Blog Category: Laws

Child Abuse Penalties and Sentencing

in Laws   The State of California makes certain acts of child abuse crime. Child abuse laws are set forth in Penal Code 273d PC, sometimes referred to as the corporal injury law, which criminalizes the imposition of a physical injury or cruel punishment on a child. If you are charged with child abuse, then you may… Read More

California Assault and Battery Laws

in Laws   California assault law and California battery law are severe in practically every instance. They cover a wide array of crimes that could result in serious prison time. Individuals who are charged with these crimes need to become familiar with California law and with associated penalties. Familiarity with the law is the first step towards… Read More

Bail Bond Reform Hurts American Taxpayers

in Laws Individuals are arrested every day. It could be for something they did or something they allegedly did. When this happens, people want to avoid spending time in jail. They want to be free to work on their legal defense and more. In many cases, this is accomplished by posting bail. If they can't afford to… Read More

Senate Bill 10 – Pretrial Release and Detention

in Laws Senate Bill 10 made huge impacts on California's pretrial release system. Traditionally, you could bail out of jail if you have enough money to do so and the pretrial release program was reserved for people who couldn't make their bail. Senate Bill 10 impacts the bail bonding industry in California drastically, though, because it serves… Read More

Understand California’s Bail System

in Laws The police came in and arrested a loved one. What does a person do? First, they will need to locate a bail agency that can help with bailing them out of jail. Understanding the bail process can help a person to make sense of things. California's bail system works in a way where the arrested… Read More

Elimination of Money Bail. Who will bail out the industry?

in Laws "Booking" suspects includes registering a person's name, birth date, and physical features. Information about the alleged crime is recorded, with fingerprints and photographs. Personal possessions (i.e., cell phone, keys, cash) are impounded with the intention of returning them when the person is freed. ... Read More

Marijuana DUI in California

in Laws   Since January 1, 2018, marijuana became legal under California law. Despite its legal status, driving while under the influence of marijuana remains a crime like drunken driving. ... Read More

California Juvenile Laws and Rules

in Laws Individuals who are arrested as juveniles enter into a justice system that many of them are unfamiliar with. Media has turned the American correctional system into a monolith explicitly crafted for adults. But in fact, juveniles face an entirely different set of concerns and approaches in their justice system. The disparate ideas and theories behind… Read More

Jaywalking Laws in California

in Laws In California, jaywalking refers to a Traffic offense where a pedestrian crosses a street that has no marked crosswalk or intersection. This offense is illegal under the California Vehicle Code 21955. Unfortunately, many pedestrians have lost their lives due to getting hit by vehicles. If you or a family member are injured due to walking… Read More

What Does ‘Emancipated’ Mean?

in Laws The juvenile justice system is a complex one. It operates on different assumptions and ideas about the behavior of young offenders than the adult justice system does. This concept is one that an individual should consider before considering the process of emancipation. While juvenile emancipation wins juveniles a number of privileges in society, it also… Read More