Can You Leave Your Child Unattended in the Car?

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We made it through our first big heat wave, so you can rejoice about that. Unfortunately, this is only the beginning and you should brace yourself. You can count on there being more scorching days this summer. Remember to stay extra hydrated by drinking plenty of water and to put on sunblock when you spend any time outside. When you are driving someone in your car, especially your own young children, remember to open windows or turn the AC on. If you have to make a stop, do not leave them in the car alone. Not only is this illegal depending on the child’s age, it is also very dangerous in hot weather.


Vehicles heat up within minutes on hot days. If you think the weather outside is bad, the temperature inside the car is even worse.


If you have a young child with you and you need to make a pit stop, bring them with you. It is illegal to leave a child who is 6 years old or younger unattended in a car unless they are supervised by someone who is at least 12 years old. However, even if your child is old enough to legally be left alone in the vehicle, you need to consider if they feel comfortable being left alone, the safety of the surrounding area, and how hot it is outside.

There are a number of consequences the driver can face for leaving their child unattended in a hot vehicle. These consequences include, but are not limited to, fines, jail time, being inspected by social services for child endangerment, and the loss of the child.

Whether it is over 100 degrees or 70 degrees, think of the safety of your child first. Although you may take a few minutes longer during your pit stop, taking them in with you is the safest and most responsible way to handle the situation.

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Is Gambling Legal in California?

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The world of American sports is electrifying. There is no shortage of sports to appeal to the crowd. There’s football, basketball, golf, swimming, cycling, sailing, and so many more options. If you really know sports, you know that there is always some major sporting event happening. This means that there are plenty of opportunities to try and make the events a little more eventful by placing bets.

There are rules and regulations that Californians must follow when it comes to betting on sporting events, including the following:

  • It is legal to place bets.
  • It is illegal to take a bet or be a bookie.
  • It is illegal for an athlete and a bettor to conspire, where the athlete will intentionally rig or throw a game in order for the bettor to win. People who do this can face prison time and a fine of up to $5,000.
  • Refs, umpires, and other in-game officials are not allowed to take bribes. Both the person who offers the bribe and the official can be put into jail and pay a $10,000 fine.

Forms of legal gambling in California include the lottery, gambling on horse races, and going to Indian/ Native American casinos. Other casinos are now allowed in California, but Native American ones are permitted because they are built on sovereign Native American land. Card tables and slot machines can be found in these casinos, and anyone who is of legal age to gamble, is allowed to do so inside these casinos.

A word of caution: although the minimum age to gamble is 18, many Native American casinos actually require patrons to be at least 21 to enter the premises because they serve alcohol.

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Finding Parking in Los Angeles Could Get Worse

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A parkway refers to the narrow strip of land that occupies the space between sidewalks and the curb. Parkways run parallel to the street and sidewalk and are landscaped, although many do not appear so because people have parked their cars on these areas over the years. In Los Angeles, officials have turned a blind eye to drivers who park their cars on parkways, but that may soon change.


Finding parking is a challenge in any major metropolis, and Los Angeles is no exception. In neighborhoods that are densely populated, residents slowly started to leave their vehicles in these parkway areas.


Realizing they were never getting ticketed or towed, they continued to claim these as regular parking spots, and others in the area started to catch on to this trend. What they did not know was that the city actually agreed to be lenient on these individuals back in 2011, but they never made a formal announcement. Angelenos figured it out for themselves.

A few weeks ago, the Los Angeles transportation committee proposed a law that would make parkway parking illegal once again. In fact, the proposed law even says that standing or stopping on the parkway would also be illegal.

Should the proposed law be approved, the city would first implement a grace period. During this time they would reach out to residents to warn them to stop parking in these locations because starting mid-August, they would begin issuing tickets and citations once again.

Even if the law passes, drivers will still be able to park on their own driveway apron, which is the paved section from the curb up to the driveway as long as their vehicle does not block the street or the sidewalk.

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People Who Know How to Help You

Sherman Oaks Bail Bond Store

Finding out that a friend or family member has been arrested can be shocking. You never expected him or her to get arrested, but now you need to help. You never considered how you would get someone out of jail if you were in this situation. Luckily, you can get assistance with bailing him or her out of jail.

All you have to do to get professional help is talk to one of the agents here at Sherman Oaks Bail Bond Store. Our agents are always prepared to bail someone out of jail at any time. You can count on them to be there for you the moment you find out that a friend or family member has been arrested. All you have to do is talk to one of our bail agents, and they will begin helping you.


Our company was founded 30 years ago in 1987. This means all of our agents have years of training and experience behind them. They can answer any questions that you might have about bailing someone out. They will be with you for every step of the bail bond process.


Once our agents start working for you, they do not quit until your loved one has been released from jail. No other bail bond company in California takes care of their clients like we do at Sherman Oaks Bail Bond Store. This is because we are a family-owned company. We understand how important it is to get someone out of jail. When you come to us for bail help, you get nothing but the best from our agents.

Once you find out that a friend or family has been arrested, contact the professionals here at Sherman Oaks Bail Bond Store. All you have to do is call 877-793-2245 or click Chat With Us now.

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How to Get Past an Arrest

North Hollywood Bail Bond Store

Finding out that a family member has been arrested can stir up a lot of emotions. Many people experience a strange concoction of anger, fear, and sadness. It can all be very confusing. After the initial shock, you will most likely want to help out your loved one. You may not know how to do that, but you can find people that do.

There are professional bail agents from North Hollywood Bail Bond Store who can offer you their knowledge and expertise. We are a family-owned company, and we have been helping Californians since 1987. We have 30 years of experience behind us. If you need help rescuing a family member from jail, you need to talk to one of our agents.


Once you reach one of our agents, they begin helping you. It does not matter what time of day it is. It can be the middle of the night on a holiday, and one of our agent will be there for you. You can need help at any moment, and we understand that. That is why we offer professional bail help at any given moment.


Our agents will only need a little bit of information about your loved one to get started. Just give your bail agent your loved one’s name, birthday, and the county of his or her arrest. This will allow him or her to locate your loved one in the jail system. Then they can fill out the paperwork and begin the bail bond process.

If you have any questions about bail, now is the time to ask them. Our agents have plenty of experience and knowledge to look back on to get you your answer. Even if they themselves do not have the answer, they can talk to another one of our agents that does. You can get all of your bail questions here at North Hollywood Bail Bond Store.

Our bail agents here at North Hollywood Bail Bond Store will help you get over the initial shock of your family member’s arrest. We will help you push forward, and rescue your loved one from jail.

You can talk to an agent for free by clicking Chat With Us or calling 877-793-2245 now.

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Do You Know Where to Find Bail Help?

Hollywood Bail Bond Store

Would you know what to do if your friend or family member was arrested? Most people would not. Thankfully, there are professionals that know how to help. You can rescue your love done from jail by contacting the professionals here at Hollywood Bail Bond Store.


Our bail agents have years of training and experience behind them. They know how to help people rescue their loved one’s from jail. All you have to do is talk to one of our bail agents, and they will begin helping you. Our bail agents will locate your loved one in the jail system and begin filling out the paperwork to get him or her out.


As our agents are doing this, they will also be able to answer all of your questions. There is no reason to hesitate. If you have a question, just ask. Our bail agents will be more than happy to put their knowledge and experience to work for you.

Your loved one can be out of jail in no time with our expert bail agents at your side. In fact, we can have clients out of jail in as little as 2 hours in some counties. This means that you can have your loved one home the same day you contact Hollywood Bail Bond Store.

When you come to Hollywood Bail Bond Store for help, you will get nothing but the best. We provide all of our clients with fast, professional bail help. When you learn of a friend or family member’s arrest, you will be able to rest easy knowing Hollywood Bail Bond Store is here for you.

You can talk to an agent for free by calling 877-793-2245 or clicking Chat With Us now.

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What is a Day in Jail Like?

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Jail is undoubtedly the most undesirable place for anyone to be. As much as a person can paint a picture of life in jail for themselves, they will never truly grasp the reality of it unless they were a prisoner. Many former prisoners acknowledge that what is shown on TV is a life devoid of happiness, but that portrayal is still nowhere near the true level of loneliness.


A typical day in jail begins with a booming, sudden wakeup call at an hour most people are still sleeping at. Breakfast is served, composed of the bare basics like toast, scrambled eggs, and oatmeal. For the prisoners who are “blessed” to have a job inside prison, they then go to work. There is nothing glorious here.


Prisoners earn very little for doing their prison-job, like washing dishes or doing laundry. Their earnings allow them to pay for phone calls and buy small necessities like extra shampoo or another basic shirt. They can also save up this money to pay off court and other legal fees. As the day goes on, the prisoner will get lunch, continue to work, and try to go outside during the permitted hours just to get some fresh air and maybe get in some recreational activity.

There are also indoor activities like reading a book, watching select television, or playing a board game, but options are still scarce. Activity materials may not be complete, like a game piece may be missing. Some educational courses and meetings are also available to select prisoners. The person can also fit in a shower. Then there is dinner, which, like breakfast and lunch, is nowhere near a 4-star meal. Finally, prisoners get a curfew, which means they have to go back to their cell.

The options to switch up a day’s activities are very limited. Since there is very little excitement going on in a day, the hours seem to pass by slower. Many times, the prisoner will be beyond bored. Friendships can be developed inside prison walls, but ultimately every man and woman is looking out for themselves.

A person experiences a lot of self-reflection time in prison, wondering how they allowed themselves to get into this position, and hoping that no one they know will ever follow down this path.

If you ever been haunted by the thought of your loved one possibly getting thrown into jail, do anything and everything you can to help them avoid that future.

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