Oops, I Opened my Neighbor’s Mail!!
The postal service isn’t infallible. They’re prone to making human mistakes. One of the most common mistakes the postal service does is occasionally putting your neighbor’s mail in your mailbox.
Most of us don’t really look at the mail before we open it. Since it’s in our mailbox, we automatically assume it’s for us. As a result, occasionally we open a piece of mail that belongs to our neighbor.
This can instantly lead to a sense of panic because most of us know that opening other people’s mail is a federal offense.
If you’ve accidentally opened a piece of mail that isn’t yours, the first thing you need to do is take a deep breath and relax. Unfortunately, these things happen.
The best way to deal with the situation is to return the mail to the envelope, seal it with a piece of tape, and let your neighbor know what happened. If you don’t see your neighbor, either slide the mail under their front door with a note of explanation or return the mail to the post office.
You want to take a proactive stance on the situation. The quicker you are to admit to the mistake, the less likely your neighbor will be to press charges.
If you got as far as reading whatever was sent to your neighbor, you don’t want to discuss the contents with anyone. Not with your neighbor (unless they bring it up,) not your spouse, and not your friends. Talking about the mail you accidentally opened could be considered an invasion of privacy and may cause your neighbor to consider filing charges against you.
The issue of mail theft is dealt covered by PC 530.5(E). In California, opening someone’s mail is a misdemeanor offense. A guilty conviction could result in being sentenced to a single year in jail. The good news is that to secure a conviction, the prosecution has to prove that you knowingly accepted the mail (or took it out of someone’s mailbox) and opened it. That’s why it’s so important to admit what you’ve done and alert both the post office and the actual owner of the mail to the situation.
Early Warning Signs that Your Kid Has Encountered a Cyberbully
Social media is a great thing. Social media sites let you stay in contact with friends and family you wouldn’t otherwise see. You can connect with your community, join groups, play games, and simply shoot the breeze. It’s great.
There is a dark side to social media. The same social media sites you like to visit when you want to unwind create the perfect environment for a cyberbully to launch an attack against your child.
While it might not be possible to prevent your child from using social media sites, you can learn what signs you should watch for that will help you identify if they’re the victim of cyberbullying.
They’re Suddenly Withdrawn
Kids are always changing. They’re prone to mood swings. What they don’t normally do is completely turn their personality inside out. If you’re child has gone from being vivacious and outgoing to suddenly keeping to themselves, it’s highly possible that they’ve encountered a cyberbully.
They Start Behaving Strangely when they Get a Message
Today’s youth love their cellphones. It seems like they’re constantly on the phone. If your child starts looking sick or seems reluctant to check their messages, it could be a sign that they’re getting harassed by a cyberbully. This is especially true if the strange reactions to messages continues longer than a couple of days.
They Won’t Let you See Their Scree
Children, particularly teenagers, are notoriously gun shy about wanting to let their parents see their phone or computer screen. Younger children are different. They want their parents to see everything. If your child seems to be working overtime to make sure you don’t get a glimpse of their screen while they’re on the tablet or phone, it could be time to take action and check for a cyberbully.
Health Problems
A lack of appetite, headaches, constant upset stomachs. All of these things can indicate that you’re child is struggling to figure out how to deal with a cyberbully. Pay attention and see if the periods of bad health seem to worsen just before and after your child is on their phone/tablet/computer.
The better you are about observing your child’s behavior and identifying the early signs that they’ve encountered a cyberbully, the easier it will be for you to take action before your child does something potentially dangerous.
How Is Bail Priced?
When it comes to getting someone released from jail, the one question that everyone has is how much will it cost. Everyone wants to rescue their loved ones from jail, but they want to make sure they can actually afford to do so. Sadly, answering this question without any specific information isn’t as simple as listing a number.
Bail is dependent on all sorts of variables. First and foremost, a person’s bail amount is dependent on what crime he has been accused of. Next, the bail amount is dependent on where the person was arrested. Every county in California has its own list of bail amounts for different crimes.
After that, a person’s criminal record plays a part in the bail amount. People who have committed more crimes in the past are typically more likely to commit more crimes in the future. These people tend to get higher bail amounts than people with cleaner criminal records.
Lastly, when deciding a person’s bail amount, a judge will look at the likelihood of the person running away once released. The higher that chance is, the higher the bail amount, up until it is decided the person cannot be released from jail.
All of these little things play into the pricing of a person’s bail. So without knowing any of this, it is hard to say how much a person’s bail will cost. However, this does not mean we can’t help. Here at Absolute Bail Bonds, we know everything about bail. If you have a loved one who has been arrested, we will be more than happy to figure out their bail amount and help you post bail at an affordable price.
Some of the services we provide for our clients include:
- 24/7 Bail bond service
- 20% Discount
- Phone approvals
- 0% Interest payment plans
- No hidden fees
- No collateral with working signer
- Se habla Español
For a free consultation to get your questions answered, just call 1-800-793-2245 or click Chat With Us now.
What Documentation Is Required?
People have a lot of questions when it comes to posting bail with a bail bond for the first time. Most people have never posted bail before and would like to get through the whole process as quickly as possible. They want this not just for their sake, but for the sake of their incarcerated loved one as well. After all, nobody wants a loved one to be stuck in jail.
A person can help speed up the bail bond process by having certain documents ready to go. Here at Absolute Bail Bonds, we need the following documentation to setup a bail bond:
- A recent paycheck or pay stub.
- A piece of mail with home address for proof of California residency.
- A valid California ID.
If you have this information ready to go when you meet with a bail agent, it can help speed up the process of bailing out your loved one. That is all anybody wants.
Another way to help speed up the bail process is to have some co-signers ready to go before calling. Co-signers are important because they help share the responsibility of the bail bond. With multiple co-signers taking care of the bail bond, it reduces the pressure of paying for the bail bond.
Bail may be new to you, but with help from the professionals here at Absolute Bail Bonds you have nothing to worry about. Don’t panic if you don’t have all of this ready to go right away. Our bail agents will be more than happy to help you out and answer your questions about bail. You will not have to face this alone.
You can talk to a bail agent for free at any time by calling 1-800-793-2245 or click Chat With Us now.
How Long Do You Have to Post Bail?
The need for bail can arise without warning. As such, most people are not prepared to post their loved one’s bail. They need time to get enough money for the bail bond, but they are afraid they will miss the window to post bail entirely. Luckily for them, the time limit for posting bail is very forgiving.
While there is a time limit to posting bail, that limit is dependent on the length of the person’s trial period. You have until the court reaches a verdict on your loved one. After that point, a person can’t be bailed out. Once the court has decided whether your loved one is guilty or innocent, they either no longer need the bail or can no longer be bailed out because they are serving their sentence.
The one problem with waiting to post bail, is that the bail amount can change. Sometimes judges will alter the bail amount after they have reviewed the case. They may decide that the bail is too high and lower it. However, they are also just as likely to raise the bail amount, meaning it will cost more to bail out your loved one.
Most people prefer to get their loved ones out of jail quickly and reduce the amount of time they spend behind bars. Absolute Bail Bonds helps with this. We provide personalized payment plans for all of our clients. This breaks up the cost of the bail bond and spreads it out over several months, making it more affordable from the get go.
Some of the other things we do to help our clients include:
- 24/7 Bail bond service
- 20% Discount
- Phone approvals
- 0% Interest payment plans
- No hidden fees
- No collateral with working signer
- Se habla Español
Needing to post bail may come without warning, but it doesn’t have to be impossible to deal with. With help from Absolute Bail Bonds, bailing someone out can be a quick and easy process. We will always be there to help you whenever you decide to bail out your loved one.
When you’re ready to post bail, call 1-800-793-2245 or click Chat With Us now
Can I Have a Payment Plan?
When people need to make big expenses, they want to make sure they can truly afford the expense. This is especially important when it comes to rescuing a loved one from jail. You want to be able to afford the bail. Sadly bail, costs several thousands of dollars here in California. Luckily, Absolute Bail Bonds is here to make things more affordable.
One of the easiest ways we do that is by providing payment plans for our clients. With a payment plan, the cost of the bail bond, which is already 90% cheaper than the bail itself, becomes more manageable. The payment plan takes the bail bond and breaks it into smaller pieces that a person can actually afford.
Things get even better when you take into account the fact that we personalize all of our payment plans. Here at Absolute Bail Bonds, we understand that everyone is different and has their own, unique budget. That is why we make sure that the monthly payments work with each client’s budget.
If, for some reason, a client knows that they are going to be late with one of their payments, they can talk to their agent beforehand. We understand that things change and what might have been affordable a few months ago can be unaffordable this month. As long as our clients talk with us in advance, we are more than happy to work with them to make sure the bail bond remains affordable.
Aside from providing payment plans for our clients, we also provide all of the following:
- 24/7 Bail bond service
- 20% Discount
- Phone approvals
- 0% Interest payment plans
- No hidden fees
- No collateral with working signer
- Se habla Español
If you need to bail someone out of jail and want to make sure that you can afford to, contact Absolute Bail Bonds. We will provide you with a personalized payment plan that breaks down the cost of the bail bond and spreads it out over several months. With our help, you will be able to afford to rescue your loved one from jail.
Don’t worry about anything, just call 1-800-793-2245 or click Chat With Us now.
Who Can Bail Someone Out?
People have a lot of questions when it comes to bailing someone out of jail. Most people don’t use bail on a day to day basis, so this confusion is understandable. Luckily, the professionals working at Absolute Bail Bonds are more than capable of helping provide answers for those questions. Here are just a few examples of the questions our agents answer all the time.
- What is a co-signer? A co-signer is a person who is willing to take responsibility for the bail bond and sign the paperwork. They are in charge of making sure that payments are made on time and that their friend or family member goes to all of their court dates. There can be multiple co-signers for a bail bond.
- Who can bail someone out? Unlike what some people may think, a person doesn’t have to be related to someone in order to post their bail. You just need to know enough about the person in order to fill out the paperwork for the bail bond.
- If I cannot bail somebody out immediately, up to how many days do I have to be able to bail them out of jail? In most cases, the only time limit to bailing someone out of jail is their trial period. Once the trial is over, the person is no longer bailable. So you have until then to get the person out of jail.
- What happens if I do not post bail? Your loved one stays in jail for the remainder of their trial.
- Can you bail someone out of jail in Nevada? No, we cannot. Absolute Bail Bonds is only licensed to provide bail bonds within the state of California. If you are looking to bail someone out in another state, you will need to contact a bail agent in that state.
- Can you tell me what my friend was arrested for? Yes, but in order to do that we will first need to locate your friend in the jail system. We will need, at the very least, his or her name, birthday, and county of arrest.
This is just a small sample of the questions our agents are asked on a daily basis. Hopefully this helps answer some of your questions. If not, you can always talk to one of our agents. Our bail agents are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and consultations are always free.
What are you waiting for? If you’ve got a question, call 1-800-793-2245 or click Chat With Us now.
Making Bail Cheap and Affordable
When it comes to handling large expenses, people like to have options. This is especially true when it comes to bail. Even the cheapest bails in California cost several thousands of dollars. This is well out of reach of the average Californian. Luckily, there is a way to not only make bailing someone out of jail cheaper, but more affordable as well. All you have to do is contact Absolute Bail Bonds.
We have helped thousands of Californians deal with bail since our founding in 1987. Let us help you too. Coming to us for help means that you will only have to pay a fraction of the full bail price. This is due to the fact that our bail bonds only cost 10% of the bail. This makes the bail bond a whole lot cheaper.
Here at Absolute Bail Bonds we know that everyone is different. Things that work well for one person may not work well for others. That is why we accept a variety of payment options. We accept cash, checks, and all major credit cards. On top of that, our clients can make their payments online, in person, over the phone, or through the mail. They can use whichever methods work best for them.
On top of that, we provide discounts for qualified clients. For instance, clients with approved credit can get their bail bond for 0% down. This way, they don’t have to make a payment until a month after their loved one’s release. Some clients can get an additional 20% off the price of the bail bond if one of the co-signers:
- Is a union member.
- Is a military member.
- Is a member of AARP.
- Is a homeowner.
- Has a private attorney.
Paying for bail may initially seem like an impossible task, but it doesn’t have to be. Just contact Absolute Bail Bonds. We provide our clients with cheap bail bonds and options that make the bail bond more affordable too.
Do you need bail help? If so, call 1-800-793-2245 or click Chat With Us now.
Professional Bail Help Is a Phone Call Away
Dealing with the arrest of a loved one is difficult for most people. No one ever plans on someone they know getting arrested and so they rarely are ever prepared to deal with an arrest. Unfortunately, an arrest can occur at any time without warning. When that happens, most people need a guide and helping hand.
Luckily a professional guide for bail is easy to find here in California. You just need to contact Absolute Bail Bonds. Our professional bail agents are available 24/7. They will always be there to answer your questions whenever you need a helping hand. You can talk to a bail agent online, over the phone, or at one of our local offices.
Our expert bail agents know everything about the bail bond process. They will happily share their knowledge and guide you through the act of rescuing your loved one from jail. This can be done through whatever means of communication works best for you. Thanks to this, you can be approved for a bail bond over the phone and online.
Once approved for the bond, our bail agents will work alongside you to create a payment plan designed with your budget in mind. This personalized plan will break up the cost of the bail bond and spread it out over several months. We find that doing this makes posting bail easier for all of our clients.
- 24/7 Bail bond service
- 20% Discount
- 0% Interest payment plans
- No hidden fees
- No collateral with working signer
- Se habla Español
Posting someone’s bail may be a new experience for you, but don’t let that stop you. With help from the professionals here at Absolute Bail Bonds, posting bail is easy. Our agents will answer all of your questions. They will walk you through each step of the process. Whenever you need bail help in California, our bail agents will be there for you.
What are you waiting for? You can get started today by calling 1-800-793-2245 or clicking Chat With Us now.
You Weren’t Expecting to Need Bail
Bail is not something that most people plan on needing. After all, to plan on needing bail would be to plan on getting arrested. Since no one ever does that, no one is ever really prepared to deal with bail. Luckily, there are professionals out there who know everything about bail, and are willing to share that knowledge with clients.
Since 1987, Absolute Bail Bonds has been helping Californians rescue their friends and family members from jail. Our bail agents are some of the very best in the state of California. They know everything about the bail process and are more than happy to help clients deal with bail. When you come to us for bail help, you will not have to face this alone.
Our agents will walk you through each step, from filling out the paperwork all the way to when your loved one’s court dates are. You will never be left in the dark. If you ever have questions, don’t hesitate to ask. Our bail agents will gladly answer them for you. They are here for you.
Aside from just helping you post bail, our Absolute Bail Bonds also works to make the bail as affordable as possible. For starters, our bail bonds only cost 10% of the bail that they are for. In addition, we provide discounts for clients who qualify.
To get 20% off the price of the bail bond, one of the co-signers needs to:
- Be a member of the military.
- Be a member of AARP.
- Be a union member.
- Be a homeowner.
- Have a private attorney.
So long as one of those requirements is met, you can qualify for the discount.
Needing bail isn’t something that anyone ever really plans on. However, this does not mean that a person can’t post bail. All it means is that they will need a little help. Absolute Bail Bonds can provide that help. For over 30 years we have made posting bail both easy and affordable for Californians. Let us do the same for you.