It’s no secret that most people drink alcohol before they turn 21. But that doesn’t mean the police just let every person slide. There are serious consequences to those who supply alcohol to minors, and this can definitely include parents, depending on the state law...
Shoplifting is a crime that can be broken down into two categories based on the value of the items that were taken. In California, the breakdown is as follows: Petty Theft An infraction charge when items are worth no more than $50. Punishable by a fine of...
Halloween for children is a totally different holiday than what it is for adults. For children, it’s about dressing up and trick-or-treating with Mom and Dad. They’re probably in bed by 10 PM, being generous. For adults (particularly those who do not have young children...
This “ride or die” phrase, coined among teenagers and young adults, is a phrase that refers to two or more friends who do everything together, no matter what. They’re always “down” to go out, drink, etc. Really, it’s a phrase to signify best friends and...
After getting arrested, most people will be asked to pay bail in order to be released, some are not offered bail and must stay in jail, and some will be released on “own recognizance.” Being released on own recognizance means they do not have to...
You should never be afraid to tell your parents you’re in trouble and you need their help. Depending on the situation, you might feel ashamed and embarrassed, but if there’s one thing they taught you, it’s that they will always be there to help when...
Back in high school, you and your best friend were always getting into trouble. “Typical teenagers,” you two were partners in crime - skipping class, cheating on tests, drinking and smoking, just running amuck. You two luckily got away with all of this without...
To put it plainly, bail is a set amount of money owed to court for a defendant to stay out of jail during his or her trial period. Because everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty, it is not fair to require defendants to stay...
Our team here at Bail Bond Store In Sacramento has one goal: provide you with a bail bond and payment plan you can afford. No one ever anticipates having to bail so it’s no surprise that when that unfortunate occurrence comes their way, they don’t...
We’ve still got a few months left in 2015 so of course we won’t have an analysis of this year’s crime trends. But, we do have some updates for 2014 California crime trends that are worth knowing. Violent crime in California as a whole dropped to...