What is a Bail Bond? Bail is a monetary amount a judge decides is a fair amount of money to secure your release from jail. The idea is that the amount should be high enough that it convinces you to return to court for all of your mandatory appearances. At the conclusion of your case, […]
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When you go to an arraignment, one of the things that’s discussed is bail. Not only does the judge determine if you’ll be granted bail, but they also decide how high the bail is and what restrictions will be connected to the bail. Surprisingly, many people find that the restrictions are more challenging than raising […]
What happens in the immediate hours following an arrest is what is called the booking process. This is when your official arrest record is updated. The booking process sounds like a quick 10-minute procedure, but it can really take quite a while depending on the number of people being booked and the number of officers […]
Let’s take a little history lesson, a rather important one. In grade school, we learn about the Constitution and Bill of Rights. These rights have protected the people for over 200 years and continue to do so, so it is imperative for the people to know their rights and know if and when they are […]
It’s easier than ever to record the actions of other people. Most of us have a cell phones tucked into our pockets with the technology needed to capture a video with outstanding visual and audio quality. As tempting as it is to use your phone to record the actions and conversations of others, if you […]
It’s well known that you aren’t legally allowed to record a conversation with another person without first getting their consent. That’s why so many businesses have an automated message that comes on as soon as you call that informs you know that the call may be recorded. The business wants a record of everything […]
Assault in California is a complicated legal issue. There are so many different types of assault. One of the first things that come up in assault cases is whether the accused should be charged with misdemeanor assault or felony assault. California has three different types of assault cases people can be convicted of. Simple assault. […]
When it comes to evidence connected to a crime, you’re not allowed to mess with it. If you do, you will be charged with a crime in California. The issue of what is considered tampering with evidence and how much trouble you can get into for messing with evidence has been a topic of curiosity […]
Everyone talks about phone scams, dating scams, and internet scams. Somehow, employment scams slide under the radar. Employment scams are interesting because few people see them coming. What’s the Point of an Employment Scam There are three main reasons that employment scams exist. Making Fast Money Some people will launch an employment scam because they […]