When a parent is arrested, the adults are often scrambling, making calls, arranging bail, and trying to figure out what comes next. In the middle of all that, the kids are watching, listening, and wondering. There's no perfect script for this...
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Most people who are arrested in California have a path to getting out before trial, whether by posting bail or being released on their own...
Once bail is posted, most families expect their loved one to walk out within minutes. In reality, there's usually a wait, sometimes short and...
"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law." Almost everyone knows the words from TV....
For most families, the first sign that someone has been arrested is a phone call from jail. After that, calls become the main way to stay connected...
In a felony case, there's an important step between the first court appearance and a possible trial: the preliminary hearing. It's often the first...
"I want a lawyer" may be the most important sentence a person can say after an arrest. Most people know they have the right to an attorney, but far...
When someone is released on bail, a judge sometimes adds a condition that they stay away from drugs and alcohol and prove it through regular testing....
Many people assume police always need a warrant to make an arrest. In fact, most arrests in California happen without one. Warrants matter in some...
Movies and TV make it seem like every criminal case ends in a dramatic trial. In reality, most cases are resolved through a plea bargain long before...