Robbery is covered under California Penal Code 211 PC. It is described as "the felonious taking of personal property in the possession of another, from their person or immediate presence, and against their will, accomplished by means of force or fear." To rob someone is to take personal property from them that doesn't belong to [...]
Our clients frequently ask us "how long does it take to get out of jail after posting bail?" and it isn't the easiest question to answer. Generally, once bail has been posted, the defendant will be released once they are processed out of their current location. But, just how long that takes depends a lot [...]
Lawmakers in the California State Senate have passed legislation to release nearly all defendants from custody by creating the "absolute right" to bail - even for dangerous defendants. Defendants facing charges for serious crimes would be released from jail should the new legislation pass. Some of those charges include: Domestic violence Felony sexual assault on [...]
Arrests and incarcerations are an everyday occurrence in the US, but not everyone is aware of the bail process. In some cases, you have multiple options to get someone out of jail, such as cash bonds, property bonds, and SCV bail bonds. But, sometimes, a judge issues a cash-only bond for a defendant. Cash Only [...]
Finding out that a friend or loved one has been arrested and taken into custody in Santa Clarita can be a frustrating and nerve-wracking experience. Especially when you're unable to talk to them. If you can't talk to them, how are you supposed to bail them out? Luckily, it's possible to find their bail amount [...]
On Friday, July 22, at around 8 o'clock, a person was robbed while using an ATM machine. According to reports, the incident occurred when two suspects walked up to the victim, pulled out a gun, and pointed it at their head. They then demanded that the victim lie down on the ground. After that, the [...]
A 35-year-old man from Santa Clarita was recently arrested on charges including inflicting corporal injury on a cohabitant, grand theft, violating several previous domestic violence court orders and dissuading a witness. According to reports, the incident started at around 6:10 pm when the victim saw the suspect show up at her residence. When she tried [...]
On July 6, a man was arrested in Santa Clarita on suspicion of possession of narcotics and stolen property (catalytic converters). The incident began like many others in the SCV - patrolling deputies spotted a vehicle with expired registration. After searching both the man and his vehicle, they discovered methamphetamine, two stolen catalytic converters, and [...]
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 21st, the Jimmy Dean's on the corner of Lyons Ave and Kansas Street in Newhall is believed to have been burglarized. According to reports, deputies received a call at about one in the morning regarding the incident. The early reports indicated that the suspects broke a window [...]
Recently, a man was arrested on suspicion of possessing stolen property, possession of narcotic paraphernalia, straddling lanes, and expired registration. The incident began when deputies patrolling near Pico Canyon and The Old Road saw a vehicle with expired registration. The deputies pulled the vehicle over and spoke with the driver. During their conversation, the deputies [...]
