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
