Suspects under the age of 18 are typically considered juveniles in the eyes of the law, and the rules surrounding bail are different for them. When it comes to adults, the legal process for getting them out of jail is pretty cut-and-dry. An adult can access bail bonds to get them out of jail as soon as the arrest and booking process is over. Juveniles cannot. As a matter of fact, they don't even have access to the bail system.
Most of the crimes juveniles are charged with are minor misdemeano...
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New California Laws Enacted July 2024
Recently, several new laws have been enacted in the state that will likely affect most citizens one way or another. Many of these laws were passed with the intention of protecting consumers, though not all of them. Learn more about some of them below.
SB 244
Your right to repair is enshrined in law now thanks to SB 244. Manufacturers are now required to provide repair shops and consumers with tools, spare parts, and the technical knowledge necessary to be able to fix various appliances and gad...
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Is Prop 47 Responsible for California’s Homelessness Crisis?
Prop 47, the law approved in 2014 that would reduce many theft and drug-related crimes from felonies to misdemeanors, is once again under threat. It has long been blamed for the rise in theft and drug-related crimes in California. Proponents of the law argue that it was effective at reducing the catastrophic overcrowding of California's jails and prisons. Detractors claim that it emboldened criminals by reducing the penalties associated with committing crimes.
Now, detractors are pinning Cali...
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