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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Author: Ryan Avery
How to Bail Someone Out of Twin Towers Jail
When someone is arrested virtually anywhere in Santa Clarita, they're taken to the Santa Clarita Sheriff Station to undergo booking and processing. This is the procedure during which arrestees have their photographs taken, fingerprints recorded, and a comprehensive national background check is conducted. Once all of that is complete, bail is set for those who are eligible and it is possible to secure their release via bail bond.
While some inmates are bailed out immediately, many are not. The...
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Grand Theft, Petty Theft, and Shoplifting
The difference between petty theft and grand theft in the State of California depends on the value of the stolen merchandise. Generally, when someone steals something valued at or below $950 it is charged as a misdemeanor-level petty theft crime. When the cost is over $950, grand theft (which can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony) is usually charged.
When it comes to theft crimes in California, they all have similar elements:
Property existed owned by someone else
The sus...
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