California Laws

California’s Proposed SB 562 Threatens Bail Agents and Public Safety The bail industry is pushing back against SB 562 bail legislation, a proposed California bill that could drastically change how bail operates in our communities. At SCV Bail Bonds, we work around the clock, 365 days a year to help people regain their freedom while…

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 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….

There are several new laws going into effect this July in the State of California – several of which are intended to help consumers. Read on to find out some that might affect you. SB 244: The Right to Repair Under SB 244 it’s going to be a lot easier and less expensive to repair…

Burglary and robbery are often used interchangeably by members of the public because both crimes deal with someone stealing something. However, they’re two different offenses and can only be charged when the specific criteria are met. Burglary Burglary is charged when someone enters a building with the intention of committing a felony or a theft…

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…

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…

Recently, a man was arrested by deputies working out of the Santa Clarita Sheriff Station on multiple charges, including identity theft with a prior, forgery, fraud, and others. The arrest came after a lengthy investigation into who the suspect was and where they were located. According to reports, deputies had been looking for the suspect…

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…

Possession of burglary tools is covered under California Penal Code 466 PC and makes it illegal to possess burglary tools with criminal intent. For the most part, burglary tools are everyday items. They include: Screwdrivers Crowbars Vice grip pliers However, burglary tools are not limited to everyday items. They also include certain tools that make…

Recently, a large number of police arrested 23 people in connection to illegal marijuana grows in Antelope Valley. The investigation involving over 400 police began months ago when Antelope Valley residents complained that the illegal grows were impacting their lives. According to authorities, illegal pot growing is “an existential threat” to Los Angeles County. Alleged…

On December 20, 2020, four suspects carried out a violent robbery on the grounds of the gated La Quinta community in Riverside County. The suspects allegedly used an AK-47 to bash the heads of two victims until they were unconscious. The suspects then took the men’s valuables and fled. Two other suspects have been previously…

On the afternoon of Monday, May 8th, a man allegedly stole a Camaro from the Auto Nation Valencia Dealership. After receiving the report of a stolen vehicle, Santa Clarita Sheriff Station deputies formed a containment area in Canyon Country which eventually led to the suspect’s arrest. Since Los Angeles is still under strict orders to…

This weekend saw a teenage DUI suspect arrested after a traffic stop. According to reports, an officer spotted the vehicle near Avenue R-4 in Palmdale. After running a check on the license plate which indicated that the vehicle was stolen, the officer conducted a traffic stop. The driver failed to stop and instead led police…

As firefighters battled the wildfires currently raging through Sonoma County, one man allegedly looted several items from local businesses as well as first responders. The suspect, M. Plumere, was spotted stealing sunglasses from a vehicle located in one of the evacuation areas. When police searched him, they found an emergency fire shelter on his person….

Friday, February 17, saw John Wessman, a bribery suspect freed on bail. Wessman is being accused, along with Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet and developer Richard Meaney in a bribery scandal. According to reports, $375,000 was paid to Mayor Pougnet by Wessman and Meaney in order to gain votes on development projects. On Wednesday, February…

A San Gabriel Coach arrested for statutory rape was picked up after he fled to Henderson, Nevada with his 15-year-old student/girlfriend. Juan Ivan Barajas, a 36-year-old athletic director at the San Gabriel Mission High School is alleged to have developed a relationship that included sexual activity with one of his students. It’s unclear how family…

When an automobile is taken without the owner’s permission, an individual will usually be charged with one of two crimes. The first, and likely the most well-known, is grand theft auto; the other is joyriding. Which charge someone is accused of will depend upon how long the suspect intended to keep the vehicle. Joyriding charges…

Most of us are well-aware that using fake or false evidence in a California Court proceeding is a bad idea. Even if you know the person is guilty, but there just isn’t the right type of evidence to prove it in a court of law, making or providing false evidence can not only lead to the…

Those who have ridden The Metrolink train into downtown Los Angeles know that it’s typically a pretty uneventful ride. Recently, though, a few unfortunate women were subjected to some decidedly less… picturesque scenery on their commute. Allegedly, a man on the number 216 train from Lancaster to Union Station was exposing himself to female passengers….