The 8th Amendment of the United States Constitution protects the people from excessive bail. The word excessive is subjective, but we are pretty sure that the majority of the people would agree that the most expensive bails in U.S. history are excessive. Michael Milken- $250...
If you are 18, 19, or 20 years old and wondering why you are suddenly being denied cigarette purchases at your local convenience store, it is because the state of California has risen the legal smoking age to 21. You may be very bummed or...
As you know, this is a Presidential Election yearand recently,you have had a run-in with the law. Voting is a right. Is it still your right if you are in jail, on probation, or on parole? Find out here. Question: My partner is currently serving time...
Do you ever wonder if anyone you know has a criminal record? Maybe a coworker, or the cashier at the grocery store you always chat with, or even a close friend who you met through a mutual friend. Do you ever wonder what their past...
With it being an election year, and a big Presidential Election at that, many of you with loved ones who have a criminal history, or are currently serving time, are probably wondering if they are eligible to vote in November. You may be wondering about...
The Presidential Election is only a few months away, and for eligible voters, it is quite an exciting time. From first-time voters, to those seeking to elect a candidate who can make a positive difference, it is sure to be quite the election. Here are...
You probably think that bailing someone out of jail is difficult to do, especially since it means letting a possible criminal out in public. Yes, bailing out of jail can be difficult and challenging, but only if you do not know the best way to...
To you, reasonable suspicion and probable cause sound like they mean the same thing. However, to Porterville Bail Bonds, the police, and the court, these have different, though similar, meanings. Reasonable Suspicion: Reasonable assumption that a crime has taken place, is taking place, or will take place,...
As much as all of you college-aged kids do not want to go back to school for academics, we bet you are excited to see all of your friends again and to not be under Mom and Dad’s roof. You have the best time at...
It is so easy for loved ones to encounter argument after argument, disagreement after disagreement, when one of the pack is arrested. However, this is not the time for that. As much as possible, avoid arguments and disagreements, and instead find the opportunities to band...