Santa Clarita Bail Bonds

Do Juveniles Need Santa Clarita Bail Bonds?

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Do Juveniles Need Santa Clarita Bail Bonds?
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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Is Prop 47 Responsible for California’s Homelessness Crisis?

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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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What Does a Bail Bondsman Do During a Bail Hearing?

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What Does a Bail Bondsman Do During a Bail Hearing?
As per the 8th Amendment, US citizens have a right to bail, and bail cannot be set at an excessive amount. As a result, most people who are arrested in California are immediately eligible for bail once the booking and processing procedure is complete. But, some individuals either cannot afford bail at its current cost, or need to go before a judge to see if they are eligible for bail at all. In these cases, a defendant may attend a bail hearing. A bail bondsman doesn’t take a direct role in a...
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