There are a lot of laws on the books to keep society orderly and safe. Some laws make sense, such as those that prohibit assault, theft, vandalism, and others. However, there are some laws on the books whose meanings are lost to time. Here are a few of those weird laws. It is Illegal for [...]
Residential burglaries are happening more and more frequently throughout Southern California, and residents are getting anxious. Over the past months, law enforcement has struggled to identify, let alone apprehend, suspects related to most of the burglaries and now they think they know why. According to law enforcement, many of the recent burglaries might be due [...]
We've posted in the past about LA County's Zero-Bail Policy and its effects. Knowing how the absence of bail affects you is one thing, but it's also important to understand why bail works. Below are the most common reasons why people tend not to skip bail once it has been posted. Eventually, You Will Get [...]
The issue of Los Angeles County's Zero-Bail Initiative is a hot one. Proponents argue that the program is successful since people who cannot typically afford bail are not forced to stay in jail because of their finances. Detractors argue that the Zero-Bail Policy eliminates the deterrent necessary to ensure suspects report to the court at [...]
On Sunday, January 7th, a hit-and-run was reported at the intersection of Sand Canyon Rd. and Soledad Canyon Rd. in Canyon Country. The victim was driving a blue Hyundai when she said she was hit by another motorist driving a silver Nissan. The victim said that after the collision, the other driver took off. She [...]
Happy New Year! New years tend to bring new laws in California, and below is a list of some important ones. Medical Privacy A significant loophole in the protection of your privacy is now closed. AB 352 ensures that companies that manage electronic health records must protect health records that are related to abortions, gender-affirming [...]
This past Monday, December 11th, a judge in OC declined to issue a preliminary injunction that would have halted Los Angeles County's zero bail initiative. 29 separate cities, as well as several organizations (including SCV Bail Bonds), have petitioned the judge in an effort to correct what is seen as a problematic bail overhaul. If [...]
More retail thefts occurred at the mall in Santa Clarita, this time two in one day. Just after 5 pm Tuesday, Kohl's on Valencia Blvd. had about $2,000 dollars worth of merchandise stolen by two suspects, a male and female, who were seen escaping in a gray SUV. About five minutes later, Macy's was hit [...]
On Sunday, October 29th, the Newhall office of the CHP received a call about a single-car crash on the 5 near Magic Mountain Parkway. After responding to the scene, a 24-year-old woman, suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, allegedly became combative with police and was arrested on suspicion of DUI and assaulting a [...]
Over the past few years, California has flirted with the idea of either outright getting rid of - or significantly altering the use of - the cash bail system by enacting zero bail programs. On the one side are critics who claim that it unfairly affects the poor who, since they cannot afford bail, are [...]
