Wildfires raging across the state will wreak devastation wherever they pass. Many of these fires are started through natural means or by no fault of anyone else, while others have been started deliberately.
When a fire is started deliberately and maliciously, it's known as 451 PC - arson. When a person ignites or burns something without malice, they can be charged with 452 PC - reckless burning. The law makes it a crime to recklessly burn any forest land, structure, or property.
A few exam...
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Bail
Santa Clarita Bail Bonds – Receiving Stolen Property
Recently, a man was scrolling through Craigslist when he found a 2023 model Porsche on sale for a good deal. After haggling over the phone, the would-be buyer got the price down to $35k - a price some might call a steal...
Unfortunately upon returning home, the buyer-turned-victim found employees from a luxury rental car company and the Bakersfield police waiting in his driveway claiming the vehicle belonged to them and that they were taking it. The vehicle was subsequently impounded and a se...
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Do You Have Any Rights While in Custody?
The US prison and jail systems strive to treat prisoners humanely. As such, some rights are suspended when a person is arrested but not all of them are. Below is a list of rights inmates have while in custody in California.
Medical and Mental Health Care
The medical facilities and mental health services are far from state-of-the-art, but they do exist. Inmates have the right to treatment when they are suffering while in one of California's state prisons or county jails. However, it's very impo...
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