How to Prepare for a 1275 Hearing and Obtain Bail
How Does Bail Work? Posting Bail In Irvine, CA
How Does Bail Work? Posting Bail In Irvine, CA Posting bail is a critical part of the criminal justice process. In Irvine, California, this process can be complicated, so it is important to have an experienced defense attorney by your side as you navigate your way through the legal system. If you’re facing legal challenges, consider calling us to see how we can help. We have over 40 years of…
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No Bail for Misdemeanors and Infractions in LA County
No Bail for Misdemeanors and Infractions in LA County Beginning on May 24, Los Angeles County will no longer require bail for certain criminal offenses. Last week, LA Judge Lawrence P. Riff signed an order prohibiting the city and county from enforcing the 2022 bail schedule for infractions and misdemeanors. In other words, those who have been arrested for minor criminal offenses no longer have to pay heavy bail amounts…
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District Attorney Wants to Raise Your Bail? How Hiring the Right Defense Attorney Can Save You Money & Peace Of Mind
District Attorney Wants to Raise Your Bail? How Hiring the Right Defense Attorney Can Save You Money & Peace Of Mind Upon being charged with a crime, it is a common tactic for the District Attorney (DA) to request that the bail be set at maximum or raised, which often requires you to stay in jail for a prolonged period of time. Luckily, hiring an experienced defense attorney can greatly…
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District Attorneys Challenging Inmates Released Under No Bail Order
District Attorneys Challenging Inmates Released Under No Bail Order On March 19, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a “stay-at-home” order for the state of California for the purpose of preventing the spread of the highly contagious coronavirus. California’s judicial branch quickly followed suit. On April 6, 2020, California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye issued a statewide order suspending all jury trials in California's superior courts for 60…
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How California’s No Cash Bail System Will Work
How California’s No Cash Bail System Will Work When you are arrested for a crime in California, you may have the opportunity to be released from custody while your case is pending by posting bail. However, this will change in October 2019 due to a law that was recently signed by Governor Jerry Brown. When it takes effect, Senate Bill 10 will amend Government Code Section 27771 and add Section…
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Will You Be Granted Bail While Your Appeal is Pending
Will You Be Granted Bail While Your Appeal is Pending If you are convicted of a crime, your case is not over. There may be grounds to appeal your conviction. However, you may be wondering what happens to you while your appeal is pending. Will you be able to post bail and be released from custody until your appeal is heard? How Bail Works for Misdemeanor Appeals Under California Penal…
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Why Bail is Denied (PC 1275)
Why Bail is Denied (PC 1275) When a loved one has been arrested, you will likely be willing to do almost anything to get him or her out of custody. In many criminal cases in California, there is a perfectly legal way to have your loved one released from jail. You can post the “bail” amount that the court sets for the release of your loved one. The court will…
Read MoreAre There Any Instances in Which a Judge Can Deny Bail? (PC 1271)
Are There Any Instances in Which a Judge Can Deny Bail? (PC 1271) If you were arrested for a crime, your first instinct is probably to pay bail so that you can be released from custody. You've already spoken to a criminal defense lawyer to get a discounted rate on bail bonds and you have the necessary funds. But what happens if you are denied the opportunity to post bail?…
Read MoreWhat is a 1275 Hold? (California Penal Code Section 1275)
What is a 1275 Hold? (California Penal Code Section 1275) Your loved one calls you from jail and says he or she has been arrested. You try to post bail only to find out that you are not allowed to do so because there is a “1275 hold” on bail. What on earth is going on? In order for you to understand why you are not being allowed to bail…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for a 1275 Hearing and Obtain Bail
How to Prepare for a 1275 Hearing and Obtain Bail No one wants to be charged with a crime and end up in jail. In most cases, people arrested for a crime can post bail to be released from custody and return to court to face the charges. What is Bail? Bail is money that the court requires you to pay to ensure that you will appear in court. You…
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