New California Laws Enacted July 2024

New California Laws Enacted July 2024
Recently, several new laws have been enacted in the state that will likely affect most citizens one way or another. Many of these laws were passed with the intention of protecting consumers, though not all of them. Learn more about some of them below. SB 244 Your right to repair is enshrined in law now thanks to SB 244. Manufacturers are now required to provide repair shops and consumers with tools, spare parts, and the technical knowledge necessary to be able to fix various appliances and gad...
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Is Prop 47 Responsible for California’s Homelessness Crisis?

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?

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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