October 12, 2009
Once somebody is arrested and booked into jail on criminal charges, a bail amount will be set. In Orange County, there is a bail schedule that is generally followed unless there are factors to increase or decrease the bail - or in some cases allow a defendant to be released on their written promise to [...]
July 2, 2009
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced today their “Holiday Weekend Crackdown” on drunk drivers. They say they will be out with an “aggressive DUI enforcement policy.” They are also conducting a DUI checkpoint in the city of Mission Viejo Friday, July 3rd from 7 p.m. until 3 a.m. The specific location within the city was [...]
DUI
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June 30, 2009
Your loved one is in jail and it’s your duty to bail them out, or is it?
I hope you never have the unfortunate experience of having your phone ring in the night only to discover your spouse, significant other, parent, child or other family member is in jail.
Your knee-jerk reaction may be to run down [...]
Criminal Procedure, Featured
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February 13, 2009
The short answer is yes. Think about all that’s working against you already. If the police think they had enough evidence to arrest you, your case is more than likely going to be referred to the District Attorney’s office for prosecution.
So what should you do in the time period between when you were arrested and [...]
Criminal Procedure, FAQ, Featured
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October 27, 2008
It could be anything from a misdemeanor to a felony - petty theft to homicide or anything in between. Someone has accused you of a crime. Whether or not the police were contacted at that time, the possibility of being charged with a crime exists. What do you do?
My suggestion to you is this: Don’t [...]
Criminal Procedure, Featured
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