The bail bonds system has long been a target of criminal justice reform across the United States, with much debate on the subject currently taking place in the California state legislature. And now, the debate has made its way to Los Angeles, where new measures...
Facing trouble with the law can be a frightening and uncomfortable experience. You'll want to get yourself or your loved one out of jail and back in the comfort of your home as soon as possible. And for some people, "as soon as possible" means...
California has seen a number of criminal justice reforms in recent years, and now it looks like the California bail system could see some major changes. A California Senate committee is set to debate a string of reforms to the state's current bail system, which critics...
Happy New Year! 2017 is officially hear, and with it comes a host of new laws and regulations hitting the state of California. You'll definitely want to know how your rights might be impacted. That's why the team at Armstrong Bail Bonds is running through...
President-elect Donald Trump's immigration agenda was a pillar of his campaign, filled with promises to rework the country's immigration system and crack down on illegal immigration. But will those promises mean an increase in criminal charges against immigrants? As the L.A. Times reports, immigrants across California...
The 2016 general election sent plenty of shockwaves through the nation. And while it will be forever remembered for its surprising presidential outcome, the election also saw major wins for marijuana reform. California, Massachusetts and Nevada passed ballot initiatives legalizing recreational marijuana while Florida, North Dakota...
Halloween might be the biggest holiday in October, but the month is also a special one for the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC). That's because it marks the NCPC's Crime Prevention Month, which aims to educate local communities on the organization's work, how to recognize...
If you or a loved one has recently been arrested and held for immigration purposes, you will need an immigration bond to qualify for the release from jail to wait for the scheduled court date. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) is a...
There has been much talk about bail and whether it is actually moral to hold someone in jail depending on whether or not they can pay bail. Some people believe that it is unfair to hold someone if they are simply too poor to pay...
No one ever wants to be in the position where they need to hire a bail bonds agent, because, of course, that means that you’ve been arrested for a crime. But things happen and sometimes we find ourselves or loved one in a tight position...