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Bail Reform in California – Not as Great as it May Seem

Background on California’s Bail Reform Last year the California Supreme Court voted to eliminate the former traditional cash bail program for defendants who could not afford it. The Supreme Court justices cited their belief that “conditioning...

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Handcuff Criminal Courts & Bail Bonds

Archived from October 1, 2014 Handcuff Criminal Courts…Really? The Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution states very plainly: “There...

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What is Bail Forfeiture?

A person who has been arrested for most misdemeanor and non-violent crimes may post an amount of money (bail) that will allow his or her release...

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What to Do: Placer County Arrest Warrant

Protection by The Fourth Amendment The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States protects American citizens from unreasonable...

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Placer County Bail Bond Schedules

Placer County Bail Standards

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Immunity in Exchange for Testimony: What you Should Know

The fifth amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees that “no person… shall be compelled in a criminal case to be a witness against...

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Jail Overcrowding & Bail Bonds

Jail overcrowding is a topic that has been in the news a lot lately, especially in California. Thanks mostly to AB109, Governor Brown’s prison...

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Can You Bail Someone Out of Jail in the Middle of the Night?

It’s the middle of the night and you get that dreaded phone call that your friend or family member has been arrested and needs your help. You don’t...

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Common Bail Bond Questions – Answered!

When it comes to legal matters, there are often a myriad of terms and concepts that can be both confusing and overwhelming. One such pair of terms...

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6 Actions that Could Put You Back in Jail, While out on Bail

Avoiding Jail after you’ve Posted Bail Spending time in jail isn’t fun, to say the least, but thankfully the bail system allows for individuals to be...

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