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Somebody was just arrested in Orange County. Should I bail them out?

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 [...]

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Theft & Shoplifting - FAQ (Orange County theft defense)

March 3, 2009

I have spoken with several people who have asked what the differences between petty theft, shoplifting and burglary are.  While all these theft crimes are related, how they’re charged, what the prosecution must prove and the consequences vary, depending on the charge.

Petty Theft (Penal Code section 484 or 488)
This is a “basic” theft of anything [...]

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I was arrested in Orange County - do I need a defense attorney?

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 [...]

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