Jail and prison are technically not the same place; they’re not two terms that refer to the same institution. What are the differences? Jails hold people for short-term periods – people who have recently been arrested but have yet to post bail, people who are waiting for trial, and convicted people who are serving short […]
Yearly Archives: 2016
If you get a call and learn that your loved one has been arrested, try not to freak out too much, okay? Your loved one is doing plenty of that (rightfully so) and for them, you need to remain as collected as possible. Understandably, you may not immediately know what to expect and what you […]
Bail is expensive and not many people can afford to pay it easily. Bail bonds are the more affordable alternative (at 10-15% of the bail cost) but even then, some people struggle trying to pay this and also make other ends meet. But, bail bonds don’t have to be paid off by only one person, […]
If you thought that explaining Santa isn’t real to your children was difficult, imagine having to explain to them that Mommy or Daddy was arrested and put in jail for doing something really bad, unable to come home for a certain number of hours or days. Young children in particular will not understand the concept […]
When you hear “age is nothing but a number,” you should really believe it. In the dating world, in the professional world, and even within the family. A younger sibling won’t always have to be the more immature, irresponsible child in the family. He or she may in fact be the more well-rounded child, compared […]
Budgeting money is something you should be doing regularly, and every time you get involved with something new you regularly need to pay for, you should re-visit your budgeting and make any necessary adjustments. So, you probably already allocate funds for rent, utilities, groceries, gas, and a bit for personal and leisure spending. The rest […]
When a loved one of yours in jail, it can be very easy for them to give up on themselves. They’ve gotten themselves into a very tough situation and from behind bars, it’s hard to see any good coming in the near future. They’re angry, sad, and feel defeated. So, it’s up to you to […]
The number of reasons why Lancaster Bail Bonds is the California bail bond company you want on your side seeing you through your tough situation are multiple: ● 24/7 state-wide availability ● Nearly 30 years in the bail bond industry ● Over 120 friendly and reliable agents and representatives ● Customized, low monthly rate payment […]
When judges set a specific amount of money a defendant, or anyone on their behalf, must pay to the court to be released from jail, this is known as bail. This concept in the justice system has evolved over centuries and has quite the history. Bail first began through the common laws of medieval England. […]
Bail bonds always receive negative connotation because it is a concept that releases suspected, not yet convicted or acquitted, individuals from jail. Many people think that those out on bail will simply skip town and ignore court. But they don’t really know the facts about the bail bond industry, do they? ● Defendants released on […]