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What is Stalking?

in Laws With the vast changes in technology today, stalking laws and charges have become far more complex than in days of yore, and the variables that can constitute stalking can be somewhat confusing. However, some of the most stringent laws and penalties are on the books in California for such charges, so it is worthwhile to… Read More

Criminal Trespass In CA

in News In the state of California, criminal trespass is covered under California Penal Code 602 PC. There are a number of situations where a person could be charged with criminal trespass, and therefore need the help of a bondsman. ... Read More

CA “Animal Abuse & Cruelty” Laws

in Laws California has a "no nonsense" attitude about animal abuse and cruelty. You can't intentionally cause physical harm to a dog, and you also can't leave the animal in a park, for example. That's abandonment and that's punishable in California. ... Read More

CA Vandalism Law Penal Code 594 PC

in Laws, News Vandalism is one of those crimes that people often do not take seriously. Television shows and literature have ingrained images of bored, otherwise harmless, kids doing a little damage to the neighbors. Yet, as is the case with many laws here in California, average residents find themselves in jail, and in need of a bondsman… Read More

Why Choose Espinoza Bail Bonds?

in Bail Bonds, Bail Bondsman When a family member or close friend goes to jail, the remaining loved ones will want to help with the bail bonds process. Unfortunately, most people don't have a lot of experience with the process so it can be overwhelming, confusing and a touch frightening for all parties involved.  Espinoza Bail Bonds is here to… Read More

Extortion & Blackmail

in Bail Bondsman Under the 518 PC Penal Code, California's crime of extortion (also referred to as blackmail) happens when an individual does any of the following: As a public official, they act under the color of their official right to compel another individual to give them money or other types of property Uses threats or force to… Read More

What is embezzlement?

in News In order for an act to be considered embezzlement under California law, three conditions must be met: 1- A person must misappropriate someone else’s property for his or her own benefit. 2- That person must have had the intention of depriving the owner of that property or of its use. 3- The misappropriated property must have been… Read More

Petty Theft

in Laws Theft and shoplifting are growing problems in California. Theft is broken up into two categories to determine what someone is going to be charged with. Petty theft is when the value of the property is up to $950; grand theft is anything over $950. If someone is caught shoplifting, the value of the items they… Read More

California’s “Grand Theft” Law

in Laws Being charged with a crime is never a positive experience for anyone, but there are some crimes that are considered very serious that actually have a low threshold when the prosecution is considering the appropriate charge. One of those low-threshold crime classifications is grand theft. ... Read More