Bail Set at Zero for Most Los Angeles County Criminal Cases During COVID-19 Crisis
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
As of April 16, 2020 the California Judicial Council is under an emergency order. The courts are completely closed until May 12, 2020 (at least) and the emergency order will last for 90 days after Governor Newsom lifts his statewide…
read moreWhat You Need to Know About Bail
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you are considering bail in California, before you call a bail bond company to get yourself or your loved one out of jail, call a qualified criminal defense attorney. A bail bondsman will gladly take your money, but it…
read moreHow Does Bail Work in a Federal Criminal Case?
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
I am frequently asked if it’s possible to bail someone out of federal custody as you would do it in state court. The short answer? Yes, you can bail out, but it’s a very different process than in state court….
read moreNew Appellate Court Decision Makes Significant Changes to California Bail System
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
The California Court of Appeal held that a court must consider the defendant’s ability to pay a proposed bail amount. Learn how this is shaping bail reform.
read moreBail in Los Angeles Domestic Violence Cases
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
If a loved one was just arrested for domestic violence in Los Angeles County and you’re trying to figure out whether or not to post bail, you will want to read this. Here are some quick things you need to know….
read moreLoved one in Jail? Call A Lawyer BEFORE You Call a Bail Bond Company
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
You find out that a loved one has been arrested in jail somewhere in California. You want to get him or her out immediately. It’s understandable. But before calling one of the hundreds of bail bond companies 1) A Lawyer Can…
read moreLos Angeles County Assessor John Noguez, Bail, and the Forfeiture Laws
Jerod Gunsberg, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer
Los Angeles is known for high-profile celebrities and high-profile criminal prosecutions. Currently, Los Angeles County Assessor John Noguez is attracting more than his share of headlines and media attention. Last week, he and a few others were arrested and charged…
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