Even though most people do it, it’s still illegal: jaywalking. There are a bunch of other such instances where it’s technically illegal to do something but people do it anyway and get away with it all the time. But this time, we’ll focus on jaywalking...
There are completely stupid and silly laws that you could, but probably never will, break (like herding 2,001 sheep in Hollywood) and then there are laws that you’ve probably broken multiple times by now, without even knowing it. Here are 5 of the latter which...
If you’ve seen the movie Friends With Benefits (2011) starring Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis, you know that in the film, the two hike to the famed Hollywood sign, trespass and sit on it. They’re soon interrupted by the police.The same will happen to you...
You are more influential on others than you might think, especially when it comes to your children. There is good and bad in this.The good is that if you are able to maintain a healthy, safe, environment for your family, they will grow up well....
Your loved one has been arrested and you truly don’t believe any of your friends can relate to how you’re feeling. They have never been in your situation before and as much as they want to help, they don’t know how to. They don’t know...
Believe it or not, children were formerly considered suspects in child sex trafficking cases. Now, they will be treated as victims.L.A. County will no longer arrest children on prostitution charges because they now want to focus on providing help for them. The legal age...
What is a bail bond? A bail bond is a guarantee made with a third party bail bond company or agency to release a defendant from jail. Bail bonds cost a fraction of the full bail amount and comes with stipulations, mainly that the defendant will...
The absence of even just one member of the family can really affect the mood of a holiday gathering, especially if everyone in the family knows that the one person who is missing is missing because they are sitting in jail. Let this not be...
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Bail bonds get a person out of jail for the time before and during their trial. This person, the defendant, can live at home, go to work, be with family, hang out with friends and just go about as much of a regular, normal routine...
The below are a round-up of what we have concluded to be the 7 dumbest, silliest, most absurd laws in California (ranked in no particular order). We’re basing our criteria mostly on the fact that we’re dumbfounded as to why these are even laws because...
A statute of limitations refers to the time period in which a person can be charged with a crime they committed. This period of time may start either the moment the crime was committed or when it was discovered that this crime was committed. Statute...
It’s important for you, as a citizen, to understand the difference between “reasonable suspicion” and “probable cause.” For you, it’s so you know your rights and protections. For the police, it’s what they rely on when deciding to make an arrest, conduct a search or...
Everyone is preparing for El Niño by repairing their roofs and sealing up cracks. But have you considered reading up on driving tips for wet weather? A thing you might want to avoid is getting pulled over, getting in an accident and/or getting arrested in...
'Tis the season to look back and reflect whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year. We all have good days and bad days but regardless of that ratio, there is still time to do more good and be nice this year. Very nice.What we’re...
After filling out all sorts of forms and applications (universities, jobs, loans, credit cards, housing, etc.), you have definitely noticed the part where it asks if you have a criminal record and/or have ever been arrested. Ever wonder how often they check, or what they...
One person's arrest affects multiple other people. Having to deal with the situation is obviously tough and tiring. But perhaps the most painful strain would be that on the child or children the defendant has.Young kids won't entirely comprehend the scope of the situation. They're...
Consider this before you even start drinking tonight: that last $8 shot that you're half hesitant on taking could end up costing you thousands. It could be the few ounces of alcohol that tips you past the legal BAC limit, which for California, is 0.08%....
You know that by piling up unpaid dues (parking/traffic tickets, credit cards, bills, etc.), you’re setting yourself up to have a warrant out for your arrest? Well, there’s no saying what the limit is until the police issue an arrest for you - it...
To most people’s surprise, jail and prison are not exact synonyms for each other because they refer to two separate institutions that house different groups of criminals and are run by different levels of government.JAILOperated by local governments Holds individuals awaiting trial or serving short term...
Having a criminal record obviously isn't the best thing, but it won't stop you from obtaining future opportunities. If you are applying for a new job, housing, a loan, etc., yes, you will need to indicate if you have any criminal history. But, that doesn't...
In your daily, weekly routine, do you ever pass some of the same people who are out on their own daily, weekly routines? The woman in your yoga class, the couple at the grocery store, the man at the coffee shop. They are just like...
No bail bond company will give a bail bond for a juvenile. Why? Juveniles go through a different process when they are arrested. Juveniles are not offered bail - they are released to their parent(s) or guardian(s).California juveniles as those who are 17 and under....
No one wants to be left out of holiday festivities, especially when young children around. No parent wants to miss these family moments, watching kids grow with joy and laughter.Getting arrested means you may miss some of that, but at least it’s better than missing...