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 […]
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Are TikTok videos protected by copyright law? Many people have made a career out of posting TikTok videos. They have used their videos to build brands, become influencers, and even launch marketing/acting/singing careers. Anyone who has worked to build a successful TikTok platform knows exactly how much thought and effort go into the creation of […]
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 […]
These days, it seems like everyone is living in their car. TikTok is full of videos featuring people living in vans that are basically exquisite little houses on wheels to sleeping full time in their sedan that also doubles as their daily commuter. These videos make living in a car look fun, somewhat glamorous, and […]
Anyone who has ever been on probation knows that it is a strange situation. No, you’re not in jail, and that’s a good thing, but at the same time, your life isn’t your own, either. Depending on the terms of your probation, you must make regular meetings with your probation officer; you may struggle with […]
Just because you have been released from jail on a bail bond doesn’t mean your life will go back to being completely normal. You’ve only been released from jail. Official criminal charges against you will still impact your living over the next few months. You must keep your life on track and organized until your […]
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 […]
No one wants to have their car impounded by the police. Trying to regain possession of your vehicle is time-consuming, stressful, and can be expensive. There are several reasons why the police will impound a vehicle, including: The driver didn’t have a valid driver’s license The vehicle was not insured The vehicle was abandoned. The […]
Very few drivers in California haven’t received at least one traffic ticket. In most cases, the driver sputters a little bit, pays the fine, and moves on with their life. However, some California drivers have racked up lots of parking tickets. There are two reasons drivers fail to pay for their tickets. First, they simply […]
Wellness checks, which are sometimes referred to as welfare checks, are a service offered by your local police department. At the request of a concerned person, an officer stops at a person’s house and ensures that everything is okay. You may request a wellness check for a loved one for several reasons. Common reasons to […]