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Your Guide to the Gordon D. Schaber Courthouse

in Courthouse When you have business at the main courthouse in Sacramento, you’re walking into a building named for a true local legend. Gordon D. Schaber was a respected community advocate and legal scholar who left a lasting mark on the city. Understanding the history behind the name can make the building feel a bit less intimidating,… Read More

William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse

in Courthouse The William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse is one of the newest buildings in the Sacramento County court system. The courthouse was officially opened to the public in February of 2000. The building is named after a popular judge who sat on the bench for over 13 years. William Ridgeway eventually ascended to the position… Read More

Is Your Bail Set Fair? Here’s What You Need to Know

in Laws The first time you hear the bail amount, it can feel like a punch to the gut. The numbers are often shockingly high, leaving families feeling overwhelmed and powerless. How is anyone supposed to come up with that much money on such short notice? Before you panic, it's important to understand that the initial number… Read More

How to Use a Bail Bond Agency: A Simple Guide

in Bail Bond The phone call informing you that a friend or family member has been arrested is one you never want to receive. Beyond the initial shock, practical concerns quickly set in, with the most pressing being how to get them home. The cost of bail can be prohibitively high, which is why a bail bond agency… Read More

What is a Collateral Bond & How Does It Work?

in Bail Bonds When you work with a bail bond company, you’re entering into a partnership built on trust. The company trusts that the defendant will appear in court, and you trust the company to help you through a difficult process. A collateral bond is one of the tools that helps solidify that trust. By using an asset… Read More

Common Probation Violations

in Laws When arrested for a crime, a person will usually get a bail bond, head to court and defend his or her good name. However, once a person loses the case, they may end up with probation. Others times, after serving time in a prison, one will get out, but still have probation for a while.… Read More

Receiving Stolen Property: When Is It a Crime?

in Laws Most people assume that if you’re caught with a stolen item, you’re automatically guilty. The reality is much more complex. For a court to convict you of receiving stolen property, the prosecution has to prove four specific things. They must show that you took possession of an item, that the item was in fact stolen,… Read More

What Are Your Options for Release from Jail?

in Bail Bond, Bail Procedure After an arrest and the lengthy booking process, the next critical step is figuring out how to get out of jail. Many people assume they have to pay the full bail amount, which can be an impossible financial burden. The good news is that there are other ways. The legal system provides several different options… Read More

Can I Bail Myself Out of Jail With a Bondsman?

in Bail Bonds If you or someone you know has been arrested, the first priority is getting out of jail to prepare for upcoming court dates. But for many, paying the full bail amount in cash simply isn’t possible. This is why bail bond services exist—to make release affordable and accessible. While family and friends often step in… Read More

LA Times Comments on California Prison Reform

in News The prison population in California has been in crisis for some time, but overcrowding is once again in the news, thanks to an expose by the Los Angeles Times. The Times has reported that the 2010 plan to relieve overcrowding has backfired on the backs of the state budget and the county jail systems. Inmates… Read More