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One arrest doesn’t have to ruin your entire life, especially if it is one where you were eligible for bail. Anyone who isn’t eligible for bail most likely committed a really awful crime which could really damage their reputation but because you’re not that person,...

There’s no predicting your reaction to hearing that a loved one has been arrested. Depending on the circumstance, the type of person they are, and how close you are to them, your reaction can be anywhere between shocked to angry to not even surprised. This...

Having extra money on hand is one of the most relieving things for us. By having some extra financial wiggle room, we can worry less about making certain ends meet. We can buy another bag of groceries. We can pay bills on time. We can...

Now is the time to be fully aware of the new hoverboard laws in California, especially if you currently own one or plan to in the near future. These laws are meant not just for rider safety, but also for the safety of others...

Just because someone commits a crime, gets caught, and gets arrested doesn’t mean they lose all their rights and become defenseless. Arrested individuals earn some rights to protect themselves during this time, especially when they are most vulnerable to the police. Two of the greatest...

Some people may think that bail bonds are only for those who cannot afford to pay for bail on their own. They cannot quickly come up with x amount of money to get their loved one out of jail, even if that money is...

Imagine you have been arrested for a crime. Your trial doesn’t begin for 2 weeks. During these two weeks, the police and investigators look for evidence and try to figure out what happened. The prosecution will build their case against you to prove you are...

You think you’ve heard and seen the weirdest, strangest things like powdered eggs and an app that allows people to request another person, a stranger, to wait in line for them at a restaurant so they do not have to. Well, you haven’t seen...

In case you haven’t heard yet, California has a new amnesty program for some people who have outstanding traffic tickets (parking tickets, tickets for reckless driving, and DUI offenses are not covered in the program). This new program began October 2015 and will run until...

During a defendant’s trial period, it’s not (always) fair to keep the defendant in custody. He or she has technically not yet been formally found guilty. To keep fairness (while also considering the safety of others), the opportunity to bail was introduced. Bail is set...