The arraignment is an important part of the bail process. It's when a judge will decide whether you'll be granted bail, how much the bail will be, and what restrictions are connected to your bail. Here are some important tips that will help you prepare...
There's no getting around the fact that there are a lot of bail bond agencies in California. The sheer number of choices makes deciding which one you should turn to overwhelming. Unable to determine if there is a difference between one and another, many people...
The spaces for individuals with special needs are always in prime locations. They're located at the front of the parking lot, close to the main entrance. More often than not, at least half of these designated parking spaces are empty while the rest of the...
Graduation season is here! It doesn't matter if you or a loved one is graduating from high school, college, or trade school, the fact a graduation is taking place is the perfect excuse for a party. Here ae a few tips that will insure that...
There are multiple perks to traveling with a motorcycle group as opposed to riding on your own. The top two are that having people along who are as passionate about motorcycles as you makes the entire trip more enjoyable, and that traveling with a group...
Traveling is something most of us enjoy and look forward too. We spend months planning where we're going to go, deciding what we're going to do, and trying to put together a travel budget. The one thing we often forget to consider is the possibility...
Criminal profiling has been around longer than you think. Interestingly enough, one of the most famous unsolved cases is credited for creating the idea of criminal profiling. Many believe that the first time profiling was used to attempt to find a killer was when Jack...
There's no denying that rideshare programs like Uber and Lyft have changed how we think about transportation. We love the fact that we can use a smartphone app to arrange a ride rather than having to hope that we can find and hail a cab....
Airbnb's have changed the way many of us vacation. We're no longer locked into the idea of a hotel. An Airbnb can mean having more privacy, more room, the ability to stay in areas that don't traditionally have hotels, a more economical option, and the...
We know that we're not supposed to provide things like our social security numbers and credit card numbers to anyone who calls us. We know that this helps us avoid becoming the victim of an identity theft scam. What we don't consider is the potential...
The sight of blue lights flashing in the rearview mirror and the realization that you are going way above the posted speed limit causes everyone to break out in a cold sweat. The faster you're going, the more likely it is that you'll find yourself...
Expungement is the process of having an arrest, conviction, and other related records sealed so that they aren't available to the general public. Most states, including California, have taken measures that allow people to have certain records expunged. The reason for this is that it...
The recent winter storms that lashed out across over twenty California counties created the perfect opportunity to address the issue of storm price gouging and the impact it has on the average person.The legal dictionary defines price gouging as:"The practice of raising the price of...
Everyone who lives in California should dedicate some time to familiarizing themselves with the California Family Act. Businesses that are required to grant leave based on this particular Act are all state governmental agencies and any California business that employs at least five people.The Act...
If you think that assault and battery are the same thing, you're mistaken. In California, assault and battery are two different crimes. The reason so many think they are the same charge is that it's not uncommon for a person to be simultaneously charged with...
You've been pulled over, and the police officer says that they suspect you've been drinking. They would like you to perform an immediate sobriety test so that they can determine if you're officially driving while under the influence. At this point, some people meekly comply....
When fentanyl was first starting to generate some media attention, the synthetic opioid was a good thing. It was a popular and extremely effective method to treat extreme pain. Doctors commonly prescribed it post-surgery, and patients with advanced cancer often used it to help control...
Did you know that you can legally jaywalk in California?That's right; you're free to cross the road whenever you feel like it, even if you're not in a crosswalk. You can even do so right in front of a police officer, and they won't be...
Being accused of a hit-and-run in California is no laughing matter. If you're convicted, you face severe legal consequences.The first thing you need to know is that the circumstances surrounding the incident determine whether you're charged with misdemeanor hit and run or if you'll...
One of the major downsides to the judicial system is how long it takes. The amount of time that passes between an initial arrest and the defendant finally getting their day in court is often incredibly long.The first time you'll see the inside of...
Finding out that there is a warrant out for your arrest is an earth-shattering revelation. Most of us don't have the first idea about what we should do in this particular situation.What You Shouldn't DoThe mistake that many people make is ignoring the situation and...
Personal protection is something everyone needs to worry about. In addition to taking self-defense classes, many people have started to explore different things that they can carry that will help them protect themselves if they're attacked.Traditionally, pepper spray has been the first choice for...
Most people would like to pretend that they were never arrested and never accused of criminal activity. They hope that if they pretend it never happened, that no one will ever learn about the incident. The understandable desire to put an arrest behind them is...
Knowing you should have both your criminal and arrest records is one thing. Knowing how to acquire these reports is a whole different matter.Since California’s arrest records are a matter of public record, you’re legally allowed access to the information, but to obtain it, you...