On Thursday, January 16th, deputies from the SCV Sheriff Station responded to a call about potential arson in Castaic. According to reports, witnesses saw a woman in a gray sweater light a fire and then trot off. The fire itself grew to half an acre before it was put out. Upon their arrival, deputies quickly [...]
When you bail someone out of jail you're doing them a huge favor. Being out on bail allows a defendant to continue to attend work and/or school, helping to prevent a loss of income or progress, and to focus on finding legal counsel to represent them in court. It's also far, far less stressful and [...]
Porch pirates, or those who follow delivery trucks to steal packages from outside homes are responsible for upwards of $12 billion in thefts, and peak season is just arriving. Luckily, the states hit hardest by porch piracy do not include California, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen here (it totally does). Nobody can realistically [...]
When someone is suspected of committing a crime, the arrest and booking experience is virtually identical. The suspect is taken to the Santa Clarita Sheriff Station where they have their photograph taken, fingerprints recorded, and a comprehensive national background check is conducted to look for any outstanding warrants. However, the final step is where the [...]
This last election cycle has surprised a fair amount of people - but not everyone. Incumbent Los Angeles D.A. George Gascón lost his reelection bid to rival Nathan Hochman who led by double digits virtually the entire race. Gascón previously survived multiple recall efforts after his policies didn't create the changes he expected. The two [...]
During their investigation into a spate of robberies and other crimes that occurred between August and October of this year, the LAPD has announced that they apprehended a Canyon Country man in connection to these incidents. The crimes involved a kidnapping, carjacking, and several ATM thefts. The suspect, a 40-year-old Canyon Country man, was arrested [...]
It seems like cash is getting used less and less as time goes on, and people are far less likely nowadays to have a significant amount on them than in decades past. If you know someone who has been arrested and taken into custody, can you get them out? What happens if you're the one [...]
When a person is convicted in court for committing a crime, the sentence is typically handed down at the judge's discretion. While virtually all felonies and misdemeanors carry the potential penalty of jail or prison time, they usually also carry the potential for a person to be sentenced to probation in lieu of jail time. [...]
Happy Labor Day Weekend, everyone! This Monday marks Labor Day for 2024, a day that we take off to honor the working people who make everything happen. Labor Day has a long history in the US. Beginning in the 19th Century, Labor Day is a federal holiday intended to honor the American Labor Movement and [...]
Knowing your rights can be valuable in a lot of situations - especially when you're being arrested and taken into custody. Certain rights can and will be taken from you upon arrest, however, others cannot (or aren't supposed to be, at least). Below is a list of rights that inmates have. The Right to Remain [...]
