What Is a Felony? (An Overview)
Felonies and misdemeanors are terms thrown around quite a bit today in cop shows and court room TV dramas. These terms are general descriptions of crimes that are committed. The trouble is that many people do not understand the difference. Since, we don’t want to take up your entire day describing both, we will...
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What to Do When Your Loved One Has Been Arrested
Chances are, it’s late at night, you might have been sleeping and the phone rings. On the other end is possibly a representative from a local jail who tells you that your close friend or relative has been accused of or arrested for a crime they might have committed. In that moment, you’ll feel a...
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5 Common Mistakes Made While in Police Custody
All people make mistakes. And mistakes have consequences. Sometimes those consequences can land you in jail. This can be a scary time in that person’s life. There are many looming questions and anxieties that can leave a person vulnerable to make snap decisions and judgements that you may regret. To avoid these pitfalls, here is...
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What Is a Bail Bond?
You are probably familiar with the idea of a bail bond, but unless you’ve used one in the past, you may not be completely familiar with what they do. A bail bond is a promise to the court that you will show up to your court date. If you do not appear before the court,...
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The 4 Ways to Defend Your Rights in a DUI Traffic Stop
First, let’s just clear up the obvious. Do not, under any circumstances drive while intoxicated. Ever! You will pay huge fines, you will destroy someone’s property, or you will take someone’s life or seriously maim them. There, now that the “dad-talk” is out of the way, let’s talk about real life and how to defend...
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2017 California DUI Infographic
A DUI is one of the most painful punishments out there. There are a variety of fees, fines, and jail time that we decided to break down in this DUI infographic! This infographic shows the numbers behind DUI’s over the years, and who commits DUI’s. DUI’s are taken very seriously because they can do harm...
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Legal Weed in California: Consequences of Prop 64
2016 has proven to be a pivotal year politically. Several drastic changes are on the horizon – both on the national and state level. Here in California and Stanislaus County, we are looking at several measures that will affect us daily. You might already notice it when its time to bag your groceries at the...
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Legal Weed in California: Consequences of Prop 64
2016 has proven to be a pivotal year politically. Several drastic changes are on the horizon – both on the national and state level. Here in California and Stanislaus County, we are looking at several measures that will affect us daily. You might already notice it when its time to bag your groceries at the...
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