Appearing in court for the first time (especially as a defendant rather than a juror) is intimidating. It’s like the first day at a new school – but worse. All eyes will be on you. Make sure you know what is going to happen at...

In our industry, “June Gloom” isn’t the grey-ish forecast during the month, it’s the sad circumstances of anyone dealing with legal issues, arrests, and bail. But just like the weather changing rapidly, these depressing woes can quickly turn around for people and become like a...

Have you ever wondered how accurate television shows depict bail procedures? In many crime shows today you can see a scene where a judge sets the bail amount for a suspect who committed a heinous crime. What you don’t really see is what happens after...

Most crimes in California are bailable. That means that the person is arrested can get out of jail by paying a price set by a judge. This price is known as bail, and is based on various factors like the severity of the crime, the...

Growing up, you probably thought Dad had been tough, mean, and unfair to you at times. But, that’s just how dads are and they do it because they love you and they are teaching you life lessons that will prepare you for when he can...