Los Angeles is among California’s self-proclaimed sanctuary cities. There is no formal definition of a sanctuary city, but in general, it is one that vows to protect its immigrants from deportation. In the United States, there are an upwards of 300 sanctuary cities.

Some tips for immigrants would be:

• Make copies of your visas and green cards. Keep a copy safe at home, give copies to trusted loved ones, and carry a copy on you at all times.
• If you are stopped by the police, you do not need to reveal your immigration status.
• If you are arrested, you have the right to remain silent, the right to bail, and the right to a lawyer.
• Your arrest does not prompt an automatic deportation. You actually have people fighting for you: family, friends, strangers, and non-profit groups.
• You can get your child enrolled in school, or you can secure health care, for instance. These are a few things the local government in sanctuary cities want to do to help.

President Trump’s recent immigration ban, has millions of people worrying, and millions of people fighting against. If you are an immigrant, or you know someone who is, know that you are not alone. You have loved ones and so many strangers on your side.

If there is one person that someone out on bail does not want to anger, annoy, or lose trust with, it is the co-signer of his or her bail bond. If the co-signer is a best friend, then the defendant can butt heads with their siblings and parents all they want. It is the best friend that he or she wants to be on good terms with. The co-signer, holds a lot of power in regards to this person’s free standing.

Bail bonds require a co-signer, and a co-signer is someone who will vouch for the defendant. The defendant is responsible for getting him or herself to court as scheduled, but the co-signer is also responsible for getting the defendant to court. The co-signer does not necessarily have to physically drive the defendant to court, but if the defendant cannot get there on his or her own, then the co-signer better be there to help.

If the defendant is not at court, both the defendant and co-signer will face consequences. The defendant will be tracked down and taken back into custody; the co-signer will have to pay up on the bail bond.

However, since the co-signer is someone who willingly offered to be responsible for a person in a situation they did not originally have a part of, the co-signer has the right to withdraw his or her name from the bail bond at any time, for any reason such as: they feel the defendant will be a hassle and cause problems, they do not have time, or they realize they cannot risk losing money. If they do withdraw their name, the defendant will be taken back into court until they can secure a new co-signer.

So, you can see why it is imperative to not get on your co-signer’s bad side.

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LA Bail Bond Store is proud to be in the service of helping others in rough situations by reuniting with loved ones.

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You might have thought the talk of elections and voting had ceased for a while, but January 1, 2017 saw the start of a handful of new voting-related laws in California.

Here they are:

1. Californians with low-level felony convictions now have the right to vote. One of the main reasons behind the passing of this new law is the note that many such felons serve their time outside of prison because California prisons are overcrowded.
2. Voters can now mail in their ballots at any county elections office in the state of California, not just the county who issued the ballot, making it easier to vote for many people.
3. Californians may register to vote on Election Day. Previously, registration would close 2 weeks before Election Day. If registering to vote on the day of the election, the voter has a conditional voter registration, meaning it will first be verified that they are eligible to vote before their vote is officially counted.
4. It is no longer illegal to snap a selfie of you and your ballot and then posting it on social media. There was definitely quite a bit of debate on this in the presidential election.

Aside from new voting laws, there are a slew of other new laws in California, including laws regarding guns and employment. Be sure to read up on them, it could help.

Just when it seemed like your New Year’s celebrations were going perfectly, and you were going to make it home without issue, you find out that a friend of yours has been arrested. Now, instead of finally getting to fall into your bed and drift off into a deep slumber, you are calming your friend and trying to figure out who you can call for help. All you know is that you need to help bail your friend out of jail, but, who’s working on New Year’s at 4 AM?

Luckily for you, the answer to that, and all your bail bond needs, is Los Angeles Bail Bond Store. Our company works 24/7 because we know that people are in need of bail bonds every day of the year, at every hour of the day, especially on holidays. Bail bonds cost 10% of the full bail amount, and you will be set up with a custom payment plan. Paying for bail is easier with Los Angeles Bail Bond Store.

Yes, you will have to hold off on your sleep just a little longer, but not for too long. We promise to do this quickly for you.

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You want to start the New Year with the utmost positivity. Have this mentality: no matter what hardships you come to face, or sudden obstacles that may come your way, you are going to get through them. So, even getting arrested early on in the New Year should not bring you down. Tell yourself this was one mistake. You can deal with it, and you can move on.

Dealing with your arrest, and jail situation is not something you have to face alone. You know you have your friends and family members who you can rely on, but you also have the Los Angeles Bail Bond Store team. We provide our services, to bail you out of jail with an affordable bail bond and customized payment plan that costs only 10% of the full bail amount.

Your arrest may be a hiccup in the New Year, but rest assured, with the right mindset, friends and family members, and the Los Angeles Bail Bond Store team, the rest of your year will be much better. Hang in there.

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Not all who are arrested are given the opportunity to be released on own recognizance, which is when a defendant signs formal papers promising to show up for court, then is released from jail. Most defendants are granted bail, meaning they have to pay money to the court in order to be released from jail. Some are denied bail altogether. What factors determine own recognizance and bail?

Who determines: The judge.

What factors contribute: A defendant’s prior criminal record, the current crime he or she is accused of, the ties and relationships the defendant has to others in the community, and their financial ability to pay for bail.

As you can probably guess, if a defendant has virtually no prior criminal history, has strong ties to the community, and the crime he or she is accused of is not very serious, then this defendant has a much better chance at being granted own recognizance release. It is not guaranteed, but the chances are certainly better.

For those who are granted bail, there are two options: cash bail, or a bail bond where a third party bail bond company steps in to assist. Before making a rash decision and going the cash bail route, please contact Los Angeles Bail Bond Store. We will help you understand more about the bail bond industry and how our company can benefit you. We can help you save money and get you, or your loved one, bailed out of jail faster. It takes just a few minutes to contact Los Angeles Bail Bond Store for a free consultation. You will not regret it.

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There are different proceedings, rights, and consequences for someone 17 or younger who gets arrested versus someone 18 or older who is arrested. In most states, anyone 17 or younger is called a juvenile, and when they turn 18, they are called an adult. The differences are due to the fact that juveniles have less understanding of the law and are still considered minors.

• Juvenile hearings are heard by judges only, whereas an adult has a trial by a jury.
• Juveniles do not have the right to bail; they are released to the custody of their parents or legal guardians. Adults may be granted or denied bail.
• Juveniles do not have a public trial.
• On his or her 18th birthday, juvenile records are automatically sealed. So when they become an adult, their criminal record appears clean. However, the juvenile records still exist, but people who look into background history, like landlords and employers, cannot see these records.

Understanding these basic differences can help a great deal if you are suddenly in the middle of a situation yourself. If you, or your loved one, are 18 or over and has been granted bail, we strongly suggest you post bail with a bail bond from Los Angeles Bail Bond Store. Bail bonds are more affordable and, thus, more ideal to use than cash bail.

Get a free consultation when you contact us online or at 877-793-2245.

Ringing in the New Year is not the same when you know a friend or family member of yours is missing out. Knowing that this loved one of yours is sitting depressed and alone in jail can spoil not only their fun, but yours as well. You would do anything you could to help get them out of jail. Thankfully, there is something you can do: solicit the help of Los Angeles Bail Bond Store.

Los Angeles Bail Bond Store serves all of California with their bail bond needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With 30 years of industry experience, our family-owned company has grown to welcome dozens of licensed and professional bail agents and representatives. Our employees treat each client as if they are a member of their own family. You are promised fast, confidential, genuine care and concern, on top of that affordable bail bond and customized payment plan.

Contact Los Angeles Bail Bond Store to take care of all your bail bond needs, including getting your loved one bailed out of jail in time for the New Year’s celebrations.

We can be reached online, or at 877-793-2245.

Are you wondering how much the interest on your friend or family member’s bail bond will be? Well, if you go to the right bail bond company, you will not have to pay any interest.

Some bail bond companies charge interest on their bail bonds. This means that you will have to pay more than you thought to get your loved one out of jail. The bail bond company will tell you it will cost a certain amount, but then they will make more money off of you thanks to the interest added onto your payments. This means you pay way more than you need to.

At LA Bail Bond Store, we do not charge interest on any of our bail bonds. This means that the price we tell you at the start of the bail bond process, will be the price you pay. We do not try to sneak more money out of our clients like other bail bond companies will.

If you want a bail bond without interest, just call 877-793-2245 or click Chat With Us now.