What happens in the immediate hours following an arrest is what is called the booking process. This is when your official arrest record is updated. The booking process sounds like a quick 10 minute procedure but it can really take quite awhile depending on the number of people being booked and the number of officers […]
Plea bargains are arrangements that a prosecutor and defendant enter into. Either side is allowed to propose a plea bargain, but both sides must agree to the terms before it is accepted by a judge. In most cases, the prosecutor offers the defendant a significantly smaller sentence than they would receive if the case went […]
You should take your arraignment very seriously. Not only is it the first time you’ll formally hear the charges you face and get to tell the court that you’re innocent or guilty, but it is also when the judge determines if you’ll be granted bail, how high that bail will be, and if any restrictions […]
While there are many perks connected to living in California, the ability to easily find rental properties isn’t one of them. While it’s possible that there are some areas in California where safe and affordable rental properties are available, those locations are very rare. Difficulty finding rental properties is an issue that plaques nearly all […]