Can You Be Arrested for Unpaid Tickets?

Do You Have Any Rights While in Custody?
People speed every day. Sometimes they don't realize they're doing it and other times they do. Regardless, police generate a hefty sum by ticketing speeders. Sometimes people don't pay their tickets after receiving them. Maybe they forgot, maybe they lost it, or maybe they simply don't care. Either way, the police are not going to come and arrest you for not paying your tickets. Usually, a person who doesn't pay their tickets is called into court to answer for it, and that's where things get ...
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Santa Clarita Bail Bonds Collateral

Santa Clarita Bail Bonds Collateral
Arrests happen every day, and it's always scary. Getting someone out of jail fast can help them keep their job, continue attending classes, pay bills, etc. The easiest way to do that is with a bail bond. However, some people are unable to immediately pay to get their friend or loved one out of jail. In some cases, collateral can be helpful. When Do You Need Collateral? Collateral usually comes into play when a person doesn't have enough (or access to) cash to bail someone out. There are a few ...
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When Is Domestic Violence a Felony?

When Is Domestic Violence a Felony?
Domestic violence, covered under several California Penal Codes due to its broadness, is a crime that's known as a "wobbler." "Wobblers" are crimes that can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances of the case and the defendant's prior criminal history. There are five separate instances where a domestic violence charge can be charged at the felony level. They include: Inflicting corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition on an intimate partner...
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