Post by Bail Hotline Staff 2 August 2012 Comments: 0
Many people who are thrust into the criminal justice system for the first time are often confused and unaware of their rights. Unfortunately, most police departments don’t inform people of information that could potentially help them out. One fact that many people do not know is that it isn’t mandatory to see a judge to [...]
Post by Bail Hotline Staff 1 August 2012 Comments: 0
California doesn’t take any crime committed within its borders lightly, but some crimes seem to carry sentences that some may find excessive considering the charge. Forgery is often one of these crimes. Many people think forgery is simply signing another person’s name to a document, but the law is much more in-depth than that. There [...]
Post by Bail Hotline Staff 31 July 2012 Comments: 0
The experience of being arrested in California is going to vary from county to county. The state itself has defined many types of crimes, but the bail amounts and penalties are usually left up to the county courts. It is not often necessary for a person who has been arrested to sit in jail until [...]
Post by Bail Hotline Staff 30 July 2012 Comments: 0
There are several parts of the criminal justice system that most people do not know about unless they have been through them. Being arrested is hardly ever as simple as a person spending some time in jail and then just going about their lives. Even after a person’s release, they often have to worry about [...]
Post by Bail Hotline Staff 27 July 2012 Comments: 2
Theft is a crime that the state of California takes very seriously. Most people do not realize that the difference of only a few dollars can make a theft charge more serious in this state. Statutes regarding the theft of another person’s property are not as simple as a person may imagine. There are several [...]