Santa Clarita Crime

No Bond – What Is It and What Does It Mean?

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No Bond - What Is It and What Does It Mean?
It may be simple to bail someone out of jail, but the bail world itself is complex. When someone is arrested in Santa Clarita, they will either be cited out with an order to return to court at the appointed date and time or be held in custody until a bail bond can be obtained. When defendants are held in custody as opposed to being cited out, there's usually one or more reasons as to why. Often, when a person is held in custody but eligible for bail, it is because the person is suspected of comm...
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Can You Be Arrested for Unpaid Tickets?

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Do You Have Any Rights While in Custody?
People speed every day. Sometimes they don't realize they're doing it and other times they do. Regardless, police generate a hefty sum by ticketing speeders. Sometimes people don't pay their tickets after receiving them. Maybe they forgot, maybe they lost it, or maybe they simply don't care. Either way, the police are not going to come and arrest you for not paying your tickets. Usually, a person who doesn't pay their tickets is called into court to answer for it, and that's where things get ...
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Woman Arrested on Grand Theft Charges

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Woman Arrested on Grand Theft Charges
Recently, a woman shopping at Walmart in Stevenson Ranch was arrested after she tried to leave the store without paying. According to reports, the woman was attempting to push a full cart out of the store when the loss prevention employees stopped her. They called the police and, when they showed up, the woman was arrested on suspicion of grand theft and petty theft. The value of the items in the cart was estimated to be $1,400. Which Laws Cover Theft? Petty theft is covered under California P...
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