Have you sung happy birthday recently, or went on the Internet while at Starbucks? Well, if you have, you broke the law! There are quite a few laws out there that you, and millions of others, have probably broken but didn’t realize it. Singing Happy Birthday...

As the popularity of attending massive music festivals rises, so does the number of arrests, unfortunately. The most common offenses at music festivals are drug possession, public intoxication, and trespassing. Getting arrested for such violations at a music festival may be quite the bummer, but...

Grab your sunblock and your bathing suits because it’s time to travel! It’s the perfect weather to hit the beach or the lake; or maybe even some pool party. Our yearning for sunshine fun began with Spring Break and it won’t stop until autumn. We...

Cyberbullying (intentionally posting personal information of and/ or harassing another person by electronic communication like texts, emails, and social media with the intent of causing fear) seems like a rather harmless crime, but in Louisiana, it’s taken very seriously. Cyberbullying has led victims to harm...

As you know, bail prices will be based on the crime that took place. Crimes are categorized into three different types: infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies (felonies being the most serious crimes). Fines and bail for infractions and misdemeanors will generally be less than that of...

Available 24/7: The police don’t wait 8 hours overnight before making an arrest. Hospitals don’t close emergency rooms until the next work day. So, why should Downtown Bail Bonds make you wait until the next business day before getting you a bail bond? We’re not here...

Having a criminal record can be haunting, especially for a person who is generally good and honest. We know that employers and banks are able to access arrest and conviction records during criminal background checks. Is it possible to have any information on a criminal...

Find out the charges made against the person you love, the cost of their bail, and where they are currently located. Have the person’s name and other personal information like address and date of birth ready. A cosigner may be required. If it will not be you, make sure...

The Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects those who have the right to post bail. The Amendment prohibits excessive bail. Well, even then, bail for some people can still sound pretty excessive. Some people who have committed serious crimes have been given a million or multi...

If the police intend to arrest you, do not resist arrest, no matter what. This is a bit of advice that can be more powerful than you think. Resisting arrest is actually a misdemeanor crime in itself that can be punishable by a fine and/ or...