No matter where we go, we always want excellent, top-notch customer service – be it at a restaurant, a resort, or a retail shop. However we know that that is not always the case and while it may be a little off-putting, it’s not a deal-breaker (unless we experienced outstandingly awful service).

For customer service expectations from a company like a bail bond company that is dealing with a loved one’s freedom and legal issues though, we expect that top-notch customer service. After all, there is more at stake then a company’s own reputation – a client’s life. Customers ought to expect excellent service, and the company should always maintain that excellence with pride and integrity, but also with friendliness...

A judge will set bail for an arrested individual during his or her bail hearing. This is money that will be paid to the court so the arrested individual can be released from custody. By posting bail, the arrested individual promises to return and stand before a judge when ordered. At the close of the trial, if the defendant met all terms asked of him or her, the bail money will be returned – it’s essentially an incentive for them to follow court ordered obligations because if they fail to show up, the court keeps the money.

A bail bond is an alternative to paying bail in full...

We are almost five months into 2015 and you probably don’t know a lot of the 900 new California laws passed in January, huh? Well, we’re here to highlight some of the biggest changes because it’s very important to simply be aware – so you can exercise your rights if you’re ever in the situation, and so you do not “accidentally and innocently” do not violate the law. (Not knowing about the law will not get you off the hook if you’re caught!)

• Yes Means Yes – Consensual sex in college now must be agreed upon by both parties in a lucid and coherent state of mind. This allows colleges to receive state funding. California is the first US state to replace the No Means No law with this Yes Means Yes law.
• Audrie’s Law – Teens face harsher punishments if they are convicted of s...

Don’t be afraid to admit that you tend to overlook how blessed you are in life – we’ve all there with you every day. We may not necessarily be taking things and people for granted – a home, a family, education, work, food, transportation, leisure spending, etc. But we sure tend to forget that so many other people do not have the same access to our privileges, though they sure would love to.

At the same time, we sometimes put these privileges into jeopardy when we make a mistake and land behind bars. Family and friend bonds take a strain, you may lose your job, your leisure activities sure change. You’re suddenly confined to a small cell with nowhere to go and few people to interact with. What did you do that made you end up here?

If you’re willing to rectify the situation we, ...

Family members – they can be all sorts of fun, loving, overbearing, and annoying at times. But that sounds pretty typical to every family and it quickly becomes easy to deal with. And though you don’t want to admit it, you might even miss quirky antics every now and then! Family members are the people to hold closest to the heart and the ones we deserve to spend as much time with as possible because family-oriented individuals are happier and more successful.

By spending time with children, siblings, parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins, we develop the strongest support system, no matter the geographical distance. Even just taking some time every week to call one up is a good habit...