Can You Get Into Trouble for Using a Computer That Doesn’t Belong to You?

Can You Get Into Trouble for Using a Computer That Doesn’t Belong to You?

We’ve all done it from time to time. Grabbed a friend or family member’s laptop to check our email or update our social media accounts. Most of us ask for permission first. But what if you don’t ask for permission? What happens if you simply boot up someone else’s computer and start using it. While […]

Failing to Properly Register Your Vehicle

Failing to Properly Register Your Vehicle

To legally operate a car in the State of California, you need a few things. You need a valid driver’s license, you need to have the car properly insured, and the vehicle’s state registration needs to be complete. Both the insurance and registration can be expensive, especially when money is already tight. While most motorists […]

What is a Wrongful Death?

What is a Wrongful Death?

If you’re confused by the term “wrongful death” you’re not alone.    Wrongful death is a legal term that’s used when a person’s death is believed to have been the direct result of a mistake, deliberate act, or even neglect. In most cases, the term is only used when the deceased’s loved ones decide to […]

What is a Bench Warrant?

What is a Bench Warrant?

California has three different types of warrants. Each one serves a different purpose. Search warrants and arrest warrants are the ones that most people are familiar with, mostly because they play huge roles in various procedural shows. The third type of warrant is called a bench warrant.   The majority of the warrants currently active […]

What is a Plea Bargain?

What is a Plea Bargain?

Considering how many people are arrested each year in California, there are surprisingly few criminal trials. There are usually two reasons a case doesn’t go to trial. The first is because the charges were dropped, either due to lack of evidence or because the person who filed the charges changed their mind. The second reason […]

Santa Monica Bail Bond Store Will Always Be There for You

Santa Monica Bail Bond Store Will Always Be There for You

No one ever really wakes up planning on needing to bail someone out of jail. However, an arrest can happen at any time. With thousands of people getting arrested every single day in California, chances are someone you know will get arrested at some point. If that day has come, don’t panic. Santa Monica Bail […]

Understanding California’s Jury Duty

Understanding California’s Jury Duty

U.S. citizens who reside in the United States can receive a letter in the mail that summons them to serve on a jury. This is called jury duty. If selected to serve on the jury you’ll listen to a court case and use what you learned during the trial to decide if the defendant is […]

Tips to Help you Get Ready to File your 2020 Tax Return

Tips to Help you Get Ready to File your 2020 Tax Return

Yes, it’s only January and your 2020 tax return isn’t due until mid-April, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore that tax season is officially here. The last thing you want to do is wait until a few days before the deadline to file. Turning your thoughts to your tax return now and creating a […]

How You can Find Bail Help Anywhere in California

How You can Find Bail Help Anywhere in California

The state of California is pretty big. In fact, California is the third largest state in the country. On top of that, is the fact that California is the most populated state in the US. This means that finding help when you need it should be easy. Unfortunately that isn’t always the case. Sometimes you […]