When a person is arrested and is about to be placed in jail, a judge will often set a bail amount for the person so they can be released. If the person doesn't have the money to afford the bail, some other source, such as a bail bond agency, can help. There are bail...
When a person is arrested, they appear at an arraignment hearing. They hear the crimes they are charged with and plead guilty or not guilty. The judge also sets a date for their trial, which can be many months away. Most defendants are allowed to post bail and wait...
You are driving home from a nice dinner out, where you had just one glass of wine, and you find yourself being pulled over by a police officer. The officer has you get out of your car and gives you a field sobriety test. You are nervous and the officer tells you that...
Staring down an arrest warrant is without question one of the most difficult situations in which you might ever find yourself. There is any number of different reasons that you might find yourself in this situation. Whatever the reasons may be in your particular...
The majority of people have a limited amount of experience with the criminal justice system. This can make situations in which a friend or family member is charged with a crime not only stressful but also confusing. While many have heard about posting bail and know...