March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day and you can expect the bars to be flowing with people dressed in green, drinking green colored cocktails and beer. St. Patrick’s Day is another excuse for adults to get a little more drunk than usual. If you plan on taking part in the drinking and the fun, then […]
Tag Archives: apple valley bail bond services
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Though most of us use the terms ‘jail’ and ‘prison’ interchangeably, these words refer to 2 different criminal housing units. Jails and prisons are similar, but they are run by different governments and house different criminals. Jail houses criminals serving a maximum sentence of 1 year for misdemeanor offenses, as well as defendants who are […]
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As you are waiting for the formal arraignment of your loved one, here’s some information to help prepare yourself for the outcome. A judge determines a defendant’s bail based on: • The crime(s) the defendant is being charged with. • The criminal history of the defendant. • The defendant’s ties and relationships within the community. […]
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When a person is arrested, they are either eligible to post bail, or they are required to stay in jail. On the surface level, that is as simple as it gets, but understanding bail options is where it gets more complex. There are multiple methods to posting bail and getting out of jail. Cash Bail […]
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At Apple Valley Bail Bonds, we are often asked if tax return money can be applied towards bail bond payments and the answer is always yes. Once the return is successfully transferred into your bank account, it is 100% your money and up to you to decide what you want to do with it. This […]
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In general, the public has less authority than the police. However, police authority can only go so far. They have certain boundaries and restrictions they must work within. In the instance that they make an arrest beyond the scope of their powers, they have made a false arrest and can get in trouble for it. […]
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Depending on the scope of the situation, the police can arrest a person, or multiple persons, for a crime, and release them later on without charging them. It can be because they are found innocent or there is not enough evidence to keep them locked up. No matter who is getting arrested, including those who […]
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We all know by now that what happens on TV shows and movies is not exactly how things would happen in real life. When it comes to crime dramas, the storylines are often over exaggerated because the producers want ratings. Similar situations in real life will not be as dramatic as they are on TV. […]
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Before you go spending all the money you got from your tax return, think about some wiser possible uses for this money. Things like rent, utility bills, or even your bail bond payments. These are bills that you should never fall behind on and at this moment, your bail bond payments may even out-prioritize your […]
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If you are helping your loved one by paying for their bail bond, they are putting a lot of trust in you to not fall behind or miss a payment. In return, you’re also putting a lot of trust in them to make it to their court appointments and stay out of trouble. Paying for […]
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We hate to boast, but California is quite a lively state and is filled with plenty of day and night activities. The cities, towns, clubs, bars, and beaches all share one rule: drinking and driving is a no-no. Today, with the many transportation options out there, there really is no excuse. You can designate a […]
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California is one step closer to becoming America’s first “sanctuary state.” The country already has 300+ sanctuary cities that vow to protect undocumented immigrants from deportation and help them find security. California’s senate advanced bills that would create a statewide sanctuary for undocumented immigrants. It is estimated that some 2.3 million illegal immigrants live in […]