Are You a Flight Risk?

Are You a Flight Risk?
When a judge is deciding whether or not to set bail, one of the factors they will consider is whether or not the defendant is a flight risk. The judge wants to make sure you appear for all of your court dates, and people who seem like they may not show up are often denied bail. Here are a few factors judges consider when deciding whether or not a person is a flight risk. Nearby Family If you have a family in the area, particularly a spouse and children, you're typically considered a low fl...
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Four Students Arrested in Weapons Investigation

Four Students Arrested in Weapons Investigation
Four Hart high school students were arrested last week when it was reported that one of them may have been in possession of a gun while on campus. The school was tipped off through their anonymous tip line and notified police. Officials with the school and Santa Clarita Sheriff Station deputies were able to identify the student who was allegedly in possession of a firearm and arrested him during classes. Additionally, three other students were arrested in connection with the crime. The tip...
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New SCV Sheriff Station Nearly Open

New SCV Sheriff Station Nearly Open
The brand new, state-of-the-art sheriff station on Golden Valley is nearly complete. The station is 46,552 square feet and is twice as big as the existing sheriff station in Valencia. The new station also has a vehicle maintenance facility that's over 4,000 square feet and includes a helipad and communications tower. 50 years ago when the original sheriff station was built, the SCV only had a population of about 50,000. Over the decades, the population has expanded significantly to over 290,0...
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