If someone you care about has been arrested (or if it ever happens to you) it’s very important to know and understand the rights of an inmate. Basic human rights can't be taken away from an individual, no matter if they have been arrested or...
One of the most common crimes in California is shoplifting. Ten percent of American citizens have said that they have shoplifted at least once in their lives, and for many, it’s a weekly — and even daily — habit. Whether it’s because of financial problems or...
Did you know that if you’re arrested and can’t afford a lawyer, the court will appoint one for you? It’s true, and you may wonder why in the world anyone would hire a lawyer if the court just gives you one for free. Sometimes it’s better...
If you’ve been arrested and released on bail, the urge to skip your court date and attempt to avoid going to jail for good may be extremely tempting to you. However, as a professional bail bonds company, we know what will happen to you if...
We hope that you never find yourself in the unfortunate situation of being arrested, but it does happen. Sometimes it can even happen to someone who is innocent. Arrests can take place for crimes both very serious and very light, but either way, it’s good for every individual to...
Most people can finish the first few lines of this speech: “You have the right to remain silent…” After all the movies and TV we’ve seen of people being arrested, it’s almost as memorized as the pledge of allegiance. These are the Miranda Rights. But what exactly do...
If one of your loved one has been arrested, this is most certainly a very emotional time for you. If it’s an unfamiliar situation in your life, you probably have a lot of questions and concerns swirling around your mind. Armstrong Bail Bonds is here to...
The big question that often comes up when someone is arrested is: should I call a lawyer or a bail bondsman? The fast answer is: if you can afford both, hire both. However, the majority of Americans can’t afford both a bondsman and a lawyer. In fact,...
Although many parents are shocked when their teenagers get into trouble, the juvenile arrest is not at all an uncommon situation. The most common crimes that teenagers are arrested for include: Vandalism Graffiti charges Underage drinking Joyriding Shoplifting Simple assault (most commonly, public fighting) These days, many teenagers are even arrested at...
Getting in trouble with the law is never funny, but sometimes the reasons for it can be. Take a look at some of the funniest and strangest reasons that you can get arrested in certain parts of California. Since Armstrong Bail Bonds is located in the Los Angeles area,...