In 2019, California’s state legislature passed, SB10, a bill designed to eliminate the state’s cash bail system completely. While it was set to take effect in October of last year, voters circulated petitions designed to allow citizens to vote on this important piece of legislation and now in the November 2020 election, everyone registered to vote in […]
California’s System of Cash Bail and The Pros and Cons of Bail Reform
We’ve previously talked about a lawsuit hoping to put an end to California’s cash-based bail system, but as the lawsuit continues its way through the court system, the legislature has went ahead and introduced a bill hoping to do the same thing. While the bill has been stalled during this legislative session and will probably […]
How Bail Works In Vista, California: Criminal Defense Lawyers in Vista
In San Diego County, when you are arrested, you may have the option of posting bail in order to get out of jail while you wait to attend trial. Since most people only know about the process from what they have seen on television and movies, criminal defense lawyers in Vista feel everyone should have a […]
