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Parole – How It Works

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Parole - How It Works
Parole refers to a type of conditional freedom that an incarcerated person can obtain. However, while they are out on parole, the "parolee" must adhere to a strict set of guidelines and rules that govern their behavior. How Parole Works Most parole is discretionary parole. That means that an inmate is granted their parole at the discretion of the parole board and before their sentence is up. Basically, it allows the inmate to live out the rest of their sentence in the free world provided they ...
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Avoiding Catalytic Converter Theft

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The theft of catalytic converters has plagued Los Angeles County and the surrounding areas for a long time now. Catalytic converters are exhaust emission control devices that make the extremely polluting gasses produced by your vehicle's internal combustion engine into not as polluting (but still polluting) gasses. They're valued by thieves because they contain parts that are made of precious metals. These include platinum, rhodium, and palladium. Catalytic converters are located underneath y...
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SB 262 Seeks to End Cash Bail

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SB 262 is currently making its rounds through the California State Legislature. If it becomes law, it will significantly impact bail in the state of California. During the pandemic, emergency provisions were enacted to help stem the spread of COVID-19 throughout the jail system. Bail was reduced to $0 for misdemeanor offenses and low-level felonies. Instead, arrestees would be taken to the police station, cited, and released. These provisions were intended to keep people safe from the virus, ...
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