As soon as you've been arrested, you want to be released. The problem is that you can't be released for many crimes until your bail has been set. Once you...
No one wants to sit in a jail cell longer than necessary. The longer you're locked up, the larger the financial, emotional, and even mental toll the experience takes on...
Very few drivers in California haven't received at least one traffic ticket. In most cases, the driver sputters a little bit, pays the fine, and moves on with their life....
The Fourth of July is right around the corner. Many people are itching to start purchasing supplies to set off their firework display on their property. The question is, are...
Wildfires are a problem in California and 2023 doesn't look like it's going to be an exception to the rule. While some believed that the fact that it was a...
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...
Many people assume that bail is automatically granted after an arrest. These same people believe that while bail may be higher for some than for others, everyone will receive the...
Don’t underestimate the importance of a good bail consultation. The consultation allows you and us to get to know one another and decide if we’re a good fit for your...
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...
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...
One of the first things you must consider when dealing with an employer and an arrest issue is that California is an at-will-employment state. This means employers have the right...
One of the things many people wonder after their arraignment is if they are required to make bail. The short and sweet answer is no. While most people opt to not...
Many people assume that a restraining order is a restraining order. They don’t realize that California has different types of restraining orders. One version is the Domestic Violence Restraining Order...
We understand why some people think that they should simply stay in jail rather than post bail. In nearly every case, it comes down to money. They feel that the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Every parent should be worried about fentanyl. It's showing up with increasing regularity in common street drugs. Unfortunately, synthetic opioid is often missed with common street drugs because it's a...
Dealing with the fallout of an abducted child is something no parent should ever have to go through. However, when preventing child abductions, there's no such thing as being too...
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...
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...
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...