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Lock Boxes for Guns in SF

in Laws As reported at Breitbart.com, San Francisco officials are considering a law that would require citizens and police officers to have lockboxes in their cars if they are carrying a weapon. ... Read More

What Is a Bail Bond & How Does It Work?

in Bail Bonds After an arrest, the initial shock quickly turns into one urgent question: How do I get them out of jail fast? The legal system can feel overwhelming, especially when you're worried about a loved one. You're suddenly expected to understand a whole new process. This guide is here to give you clear answers. We'll break… Read More

What Is an Alias Warrant? Your Guide to Next Steps

in Laws On television, a warrant is a simple, dramatic event. Police show up, announce it, and the story moves on. In real life, the situation is far more complex and stressful. There isn't just one kind of warrant; there are several, and each one is issued for a different reason and requires a different response. A… Read More

Bail & Assault

in Laws There are various types of assault, as well as five different degrees of assault. An individual can be charged with a felony assault or misdemeanor assault. The amount of bail issued to the defendant depends on the severity of the assault, as well as other circumstances determined by the court. ... Read More

CA Inmate Realignment

in News A decision by the Supreme Court in 2011 has had a dramatic impact on the jail and prison system in California. Although posting bail helps free up more space in prisons and jails, it was ruled that the current prison system was overcrowded and far beyond capacity. It was determined that the overcrowding was violating the rights… Read More

The Reality of CA’s Prop 47

in News In November of 2014, the “Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act,” also known as Proposition 47 was passed with 60 percent of the vote in the state of California. This law was designed to downgrade property, as well as drug possession crimes from felonies to misdemeanors. ... Read More

Prison Overcrowding & Bail Bonds

in Prisons California Governor Jerry Brown, addressing a recent meeting of federal Ninth Circuit trial and appellate judges on prison litigation, argued that California law has "gone too far" in requiring determinate or fixed-term sentences in criminal cases and that inmate conduct should be a factor in the determination of how much jail time to serve. ... Read More

How an Inmate Debate Team Beat Harvard’s Best

in Prisons We often hold preconceived notions about people who are incarcerated. But what if those ideas were completely turned upside down? A story from the Eastern New York Correctional Center does just that. Through a partnership with Bard College, a group of incarcerated men formed a debate team that went head-to-head with some of the brightest… Read More

Tablet Computers for Inmates

in Jails A new movement has been spreading across jails located all around the country. The trend involves giving inmates access to tablet computers. The mobile devices can do most of what a regular laptop can do but are small enough to hold in the hand without effort. The tablets are intended to give inmates something to… Read More