Santa Clarita Bail Bonds

What Influences the Cost of Bail?

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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?

Posted on by Ryan Avery
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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Grand Theft, Petty Theft, and Shoplifting

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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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