Category Archives: Bail Bonds in Los Angeles

California Leads the Nation (Again!) in Auto Thefts

We’re No. 1. Again. California led all states in auto thefts last year, and Los Angeles was the top city. The L.A.-Long Beach-Anaheim metropolitan area saw a total of 57,247 cars stolen last year, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, almost twice as many as closest rival San Francisco’s 30,554 and more than double […]

What Kind Of Collateral Can I Pledge?

Getting a bail bond requires a few items: Premium – 10% of the bail amount A co-signer Collateral The defendant’s loyalty to show up for court Perhaps the one we get the most questions for, would be collateral. What can be used as collateral? Collateral will fall into one of the four following categories: Real […]

Fraud Is Wrong, Bail Is Not

Fraud is defined as: “wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.” There are all kinds of fraud like credit card fraud, identity fraud/ theft, and disability fraud, to name a few. Fraud is a big problem in the United States, and disability fraud alone saw over 90,000 allegations last year. […]

Jail-Bound College Students – Life Is Just Beginning

We have a special message to deliver to all college students: do not get yourself arrested. You are probably thinking, “Well obviously”, but in case you do not understand the true scope of the consequences, we are here give them to you. Getting arrested means going to jail, being booked, and officially documented. You may […]

Our Favorite, Wacky Laws in America

Bored at work and want some fun? Try some light reading to educate yourself with some tips for when you travel to different states across America. We have compiled some of America’s wackiest, most absurd laws that are still in effect today. They probably are not heavily enforced thanks to how ridiculous they are, but […]

You Can Vote While Out On Bail

American’s are getting pretty antsy now as the 2016 Presidential election draws nearer and nearer. Vote-by-mail instructions have already started going out to many, an indication that voting will happen in no time! There are certain requirements to be eligible to vote, the obvious being at least 18 years of age, actively registered to vote, […]

Customizable Bail Bonds from Downey Bail Bond Store

If someone very close to you has been arrested, you can show how supportive you are by contacting us here at Downey Bail Bond Store. We provide affordable bail bonds with customized payment plans so that whatever payment schedule you are set up with, you do not have to struggle financially. We understand that this […]

Smoking One Day, Being Denied the Next: CA’s New Smoking Laws

As teens, we looked forward to turning 16 because it is sweet, 18 because we become adults and can vote and purchase cigarettes, and 21 because we can drink. However, with a new law just about ready to make its rule known, there will be some change here, with one less thing to look forward […]

The Countdown to EDC… And Jail

The ever-popular Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) music festival is a few weeks away and once again, it will be held in Las Vegas. The event draws hundreds of thousands of attendees each year. It has been held in Las Vegas over the past few years after moving from Los Angeles; the last time it was […]

New York: Let That Expectant Mother Drink!

A pregnant woman is well aware that she should not drink alcohol, but even if she does order something alcoholic at a restaurant or bar, that establishment could refuse her that drink. Clearly, it is all for the good of the woman and her baby, but have you considered that the refusal could be discrimination? […]