More than half a million people held in jails across the US are pre-trial detainees. In other words, these are the people who are held in custodial facilities until a court schedules their case hearing. Continue reading

When a bail bond is signed between the court and the bail bonds agent, an agreement is ensured that the defendant is not a flight risk and will attend the court meetings. Continue reading

All crimes can be placed into three specific categories, namely, misdemeanor, felony, and infraction. A suspect is charged with either, depending on the complexity and severity of the crime committed. However, these categories have a list of offenses that qualify for each. A person is charged based on the specifications of a crime. Continue reading

Bail is the conditional release of a person arrested for a crime. Although presumed as a fine, bail is a sum of money deposited by the defendants to be released from the custody of legal officers until demanded in the court for a case hearing. Continue reading

The bail system dates back to Medieval times, where a specified sum would be paid to ensure the release of a detainee. The American judicial system operates on monetary bail. That means that an arrestee cannot be released from pre-trail detention unless they pay the bail amount specified by the court. Due to that reason, the bail system in America has been under scrutiny for a long time. Continue reading

Whether you are guilty or not of committing a crime, it takes a toll on your reputation in society. Likewise, it also leaves your loved ones lost and confused about how to get you out of jail. Continue reading

Court hearings and trials follow very specific protocols and processes. Many things need to be considered before a decision can be made; it can save someone’s life or completely ruin it. There is no margin of error or room for mistakes. One such factor is reasonable doubt, or “beyond a reasonable doubt.” Continue reading

When we hear the word criminal, we instantly think of people involved in murder, theft, robbery, or kidnapping. Although all these actions do fit the description, some of the most famous and biggest criminals in the history of the United States have been white-collar people and business tycoons. Continue reading