Bail Bondsman or Lawyer – Who to Call First

One of the most common, and important, questions arrestees face after the booking and processing procedure is who to call first: a lawyer or a bail bondsman? Ideally you'll want both, but not everyone has the means or ability to obtain both legal counsel and a bail bond immediately after their arrest. That being said, [...]

Real Estate Company Operations Manager Arrested

Recently, members of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department arrested the former operations manager of a large real estate company in Thousand Oaks. It is believed that the suspect stole over $1 million worth of funds from the business. The suspect was arrested in Malibu on suspicion of 18 charges of grand theft that allegedly occurred [...]

Probation vs. Parole – What’s the Difference?

Probation and parole are two similar-sounding terms that most people are familiar with. But, despite having heard them before, a lot of people are unsure as to what the difference between the two is. Both of them involve putting certain limitations on an individual after they've been convicted of committing a crime. Generally, parole involves [...]