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Bail Bonds May Go Bye Bye

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If New York State Senator Michael Gianaris gets his way, the State of New York may do away with the bail system entirely. If you're wondering why this has anything to do with you, it's because if it happens there, it can happen here, too. Senator Gianaris is upset that the current bail system in New York is unfair to the poor. The rich can easily bail themselves out of jail while the poor are often stuck in custody as they await their trial. To remedy this, the senator has proposed doing away...
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Shoplifting Charges in Santa Clarita

Posted on by Robin
Photo By: Mike Mozart
Shoplifting is one of the most commonly prosecuted charges in California, and with so many retail businesses, it happens a lot in the Santa Clarita Valley. Also known as petty theft, shoplifting charges are typically brought against someone who is suspected of having stolen something with a value of $950 or less. Petty theft can occur in one of four ways: Larceny (taking someone's property without their consent) Trickery (such as changing the price tag on an item) Embezzlement (steali...
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Suspect Sought in Castaic Vandalism Case

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Photo By: Kevin Dooley
Detectives working out of the Santa Clarita Sheriff Station are investigating a case of vandalism in Castaic. According to the report, several names were spray painted on the side of an apartment complex, with each name accompanied by its own derogatory slur. Regarding the names, 3 of them are known residents of the complex, and 2 are staff members who work in management of the property. While the names are accompanied by derogatory slurs, the incident is not currently being investigated as a ha...
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