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Grand Theft, Petty Theft, and Shoplifting

Posted on by Ryan Avery
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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Do You Have Any Rights While in Custody?

Posted on by Robin
Do You Have Any Rights While in Custody?
The US prison and jail systems strive to treat prisoners humanely. As such, some rights are suspended when a person is arrested but not all of them are. Below is a list of rights inmates have while in custody in California. Medical and Mental Health Care The medical facilities and mental health services are far from state-of-the-art, but they do exist. Inmates have the right to treatment when they are suffering while in one of California's state prisons or county jails. However, it's very impo...
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Can You Bail Yourself Out?

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Can You Bail Yourself Out?
When someone is arrested and taken into custody, getting out is usually their first priority. One of the fastest ways to do that is with a bail bond. A bail bond, or surety bond, is an inexpensive alternative to paying the full amount of bail in order to obtain one's release from jail. Arrestees frequently rely on family and friends to bail them out via bail bond, but the arrestee can do it themselves if they meet certain requirements (such as not being deemed a danger to the community if rel...
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