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
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?
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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