Crimes are categorized into infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. Infractions are harmless crimes like traffic tickets, littering, and graffiti. Offenders must pay fines or perform community service for violations. Misdemeanors are crimes like theft and some physical assaults and offenders are generally punished with a fine, community service, or up to a year in jail. Felonies […]
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America does not have the room or funds to keep every arrested person in jail. That’s very unfortunate to think about – we have THAT many criminals? It is also not fair to those who are truly innocent of a crime to be kept in custody. Remember “innocent until proven guilty?” To try and regulate […]
You probably would know that it is best to have a lawyer when you are arrested. And if you know that, then you probably know not to speak to anyone else other than your lawyer about your case. There are many more wise dos and don’ts when it comes to an arrest that can greatly […]
How many bail bond companies do you know that serves the entire state of California with over 165 licensed and experienced agents? Los Angeles Bail Bond Store is an impressive company with outstanding customer satisfaction rates and testimonials. Unlike other bail companies, we won’t turn you away for being too far from our offices. In […]
We all know jail is not a place you want to be, but what you know about jail may not be the truth. There are so many common misconceptions about jail. For one, jail is different than prison in that jail houses the recently arrested, those awaiting trial, and those serving short sentences. But, if […]
All Mom want’s for Mother’s Day is to spend time with her family, even if one of you has gotten arrested. She probably doesn’t get to spend as much time with the whole family as she would like, which is why Mother’s Day is a great encourager for families to be together. We can help […]
The California Department of Motor Vehicles conducted a study last year that showed a very interesting trend: more women are being arrested in Los Angeles and California as a whole for drinking and driving, particularly those in the 21-35 and 51+ age group. For men, DUI-related arrests have decreased. This trend is the same in […]
Not that responsible drinking isn’t important any other day, but we would like to share our occasional reminder to do so for Cinco de Mayo. For a holiday that has developed into a drinking tradition, Cinco de Mayo is a full day of fun festivities. By now you should know your limits of intoxication, but […]
We don’t blame you for thinking jail and prison are two words for the same place. A lot of people use the two terms interchangeably when really, they are separate institutions. Let’s take a look: Jail Sheriffs and local governments run jail. Jail holds those who are waiting for their trial or serving short sentences. […]
Shoplifting is a serious crime yet 1 in 11 Americans do so anyway. Shoplifting is classified into two categories: petty theft and grand theft. Here is the difference between the two: Petty Theft Petty theft is property and goods stolen that is worth less than $950. This is often charged as a misdemeanor and if […]