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Senate Bill 10 California, the state's new bail reform law, was signed by Governor Jerry Brown on August 21, 2018. SB 10 was drafted for the elimination of cash bail system, citing racial and socioeconomic biases in the current cash-based bail system. ...
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The greatest desire most people have after getting arrested is to regain their freedom as soon as possible. In most cases, the criminal justice system requires that bail be posted to release a person from jail. Whoever posts bail is entering into a bail bond obligation and needs to understand what the options are. ...
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While the simple, dictionary definition of "trespassing" is entering another's private property without express permission, criminal trespassing involves other factors. The type of criminal charge/penalty for trespassing on private property can vary wildly, however. Here are important facts to know about criminal trespassing and trespassing penalties. The intent to damage, or even interfere with…
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When the time comes to seek out a bail bondsman, there is usually a lot of stress. Something has happened that necessitates the need to address bail charges Los Angeles County typically administers for having been accused of breaking the law. The amount can range up to $100,000 or more with respect to the varying…
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Based on California law, a law enforcement officer has the right to arrest you for committing crimes with or without warrants. For those arrested without a warrant, this usually happens because the individual committed a crime right in front of them. ...
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If you have a bench warrant in California, it means that you failed to either appear for, pay or present something important. Bench warrants & arrest warrants are slightly different in that bench warrants may not involve a crime. You may have missed a court date that required your presence. ...
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