The family member is arrested and charged with a crime. The District Attorney (DA) will review the case and decide whether or not to file charges. If the DA decides not to move forward with charging the individual with a crime, the case is dismissed...
As you probably know, a criminal history can affect your parental rights over your child. The judge always has the child’s best interests and safety at heart. A judge will look at the offense, how old you were at the time, what your sentence was,...
As far as you know it, getting arrested means that your life is pretty much over. You’re going to be kicked out of school and/or fired from your job. You won’t get another career-focused job. You won’t get a loan, or an apartment. Your relationships...
Being a bail bondsman at Sacramento Bail Bond Store Services is much like being any other professional businessman or woman. This is a real job that requires annual training, a license and certification, and excellent customer service skills. Our bail agents aren’t your image of...
How soon do I need to pay bail? Well, that depends on the method you are choosing. If you want to be direct and pay the court (without going through a third party), you will pay the entire amount of your bail at once. Only...
As a general rule, if you think your friend might need some advice or a good heart-to-heart (but is too shy to ask), then you should be the one to go up to him or her and offer your help. Even if it turns out...
If there are so many alternatives to driving yourself, why don’t you take it? Not only can it be cheaper, it can also be smarter and safer, especially if you’ve been drinking. The legal alcohol limit in California is .08%, but that does not mean...
It’s time to show court (and your friends and family) how sorry you are for your crime, how seriously you are taking this situation, and how much you really don’t reflect the actions and attitude you demonstrated in the past. To do this, you need...
College students don’t have time for full-time jobs. Some don’t even have time for part time jobs. They’re busy getting an education for which they are paying thousands and thousands of dollars for. On top of their tuition, they pay for housing, food, bills, etc....
Many colleges are beginning their school year in the coming days and weeks (or they may have started already!) and we know a lot of students are excited. They get to live with their best friends, go to parties weekly, and overall have the time...