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What Influences the Cost of Bail?

What Influences the Cost of Bail?
People who are arrested and charged with a crime in California do not necessarily have to stay in jail until their trial; the 8th Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees their right to bail. The cost of bail can vary from case-to-case. Below is a description of the factors that can influence the cost of bail and what you can do about it. Each county has a bail schedule that sets the cost of bail based on the severity of the crime. For example, felonies tend to have a higher bail amount th...
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Can Bail Be Reinstated Once Revoked?

Can Bail Be Reinstated Once Revoked?
It's well-known that the right to bail is granted by the 8th Amendment of the US Constitution. However, in certain circumstances that right can be revoked. One of the more common reason for the courts denying someone their right to bail is that they pose a perceived risk to the community. A person whose crimes are heinous and it is believed they will continue to commit them will seldom be let out on bail. Another popular reason is because the defendant is believed to be a flight risk. Risk of...
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New Year’s Eve Safety

New Year's Eve Safety
New Year's is a wonderful time for us to reflect on our past accomplishments (or lack thereof) over the past year, and look forward to new and exciting opportunities in the year to come. Of course, holidays are not without their own set of hazards. Below are a few tips for those celebrating New Year's Eve to help keep yourself and your family safe. If You Are Going Out Plan your outing ahead of time. Know where you're going, when you're going to be there, and make sure someone else knows w...
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