California Bench Warrant
What You Should Know about a California Bench Warrant
What Is a California Bench Warrant?
A California Bench Warrant is a legal directive issued by a judge when someone has fails to appear in court (see below), hasn’t settled a fine or neglected […]
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Understanding California’s Felony Probation Eligibility
California’s probation system offers certain qualified individuals an alternative to serving prison time after a felony conviction. Instead of being incarcerated, defendants who are granted probation by the court get to remain in the community under supervision.
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10 Questions & Answers on California Extradition Laws
What You Will Want to Know about California Extradition Laws – Frequently Asked Questions
There is a warrant for your arrest from another state and you have come to California. Can […]
Read moreArrest Warrants and Probable Cause in California
What Is Probable Cause in California
The police cannot issue an arrest warrant by themselves in California. They must submit a request for such a warrant and a judge will have to sign it in order to make it legally valid.
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How to Expunge a Criminal Record in California
You have a criminal record you want no one else to know about? The best (and probably the only way) to make it disappear from results of criminal background checks other people will run on your name is […]
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