Riverside County Misdemeanor Case Process Part 2: Arraignment Thru Sentencing
Here are 10 steps in the life of a Riverside County misdemeanor case that occur from the arraignment thru sentencing: At the arraignment, the defendant once enters a plea of...
Riverside County Misdemeanor Case Process Part 1: Incident Thru Arraignment
Here are 10 steps in the life of a Riverside County misdemeanor case that occur before the arraignment: An incident occurs. Law enforcement investigates the incident and writes reports. A...
Riverside County Misdemeanor Case Process General Overview
Here are the main steps in the life of a Riverside County misdemeanor case from the incident through sentencing: An incident occurs. Law enforcement investigates the incident and writes reports....
The Life of A Jury Trial
Here are 10 steps in the life of a jury trial from the moment the case is sent to a trial courtroom. Pretrial Motions: At the start of a trial,...
10 Things To Know About Expungements in California
California Penal Code section 1203.4 lays out the requirements for an expungement in California. An expungement is a petition asking the court to allow a defendant to withdraw a guilty...
General Bail Information
The Jail Booking Process In many cases, once a person is arrested and taken into custody, they go through the jail booking process. Jail booking process differs depending on the...
“I Have The Right To What Now?”- Explaining Your Miranda Rights And Why They’re Important
Almost all of us have heard about our Miranda Rights. How many times have we watched a crime show when we’ve heard the police reading someone their rights? But few...
“Are Fireworks Illegal in Riverside County?” 10 Things To Know About Fireworks And The Law In Riverside County
Fireworks seem to go hand-in-hand with New Year’s and 4th of July. Many people enjoy celebrating these holidays with fireworks. Some people enjoy going to professional firework displays while other...
10 Homicide-Related Crimes And Enhancements
“Homicide” is defined as the killing of a human being by another human being. In California, there are different types of homicide. Some types of homicide are allowed under the...
Understanding the California DMV Point System
Most California drivers are familiar with the point system, since points on a driver’s record will cause insurance rates to increase. But points may also affect the retention of your...