The police can conduct raids to search homes and other premises for a multitude of reasons. Since so much goes on during a raid and it catches people off-guard, there’s generally widespread confusion about a person’s legal rights. Continue reading
Many a time people are pulled dover and questioned by the police, but they don’t feel like they are free to walk away from an officer. In such circumstances, it’s essential to know your rights and the state law. Continue reading
There are many faux pas that police officers employ. They commonly include issuing ticky-tack tickets to show a stack at the end of their shift, eclipsing during breaks while on duty and not abiding by the allotted time, and milking calls for quick action. Continue reading
If a person is arrested, they get to know about the charges against them filed by the prosecutor in a hearing known as an arraignment. Unless they plead guilty or the prosecutor removes the charges, they go for a trial in which the prosecutor proves their charges. This blog explains arraignment and a trial in detail. Continue reading
A bounty hunter and bail bond agent are vastly different but complementary jobs. Bail bondsmen work with bounty hunters in an event when a defendant jumps bail. Continue reading
FTA (Failure to Appear) is a term used for offenders released on bail but failed to appear at their court hearing. Statistics show that 5% to 10% of the defendants fail to appear in their court hearings, which totals up to 10,000 such incidents per year. FTA isn’t a legal issue as bail jumping also has financial ramifications for the defendant. Continue reading
Bail is cash or a bail bond accepted in court in exchange for allowing the defendant to stay out of custody until their case is concluded. Continue reading
When a judge has to make a decision about a pre-trial release for a defendant, they refer to different sources. Continue reading
Individuals who have been accused of committing a crime have a right to bail pending trial. Someone who posts bail or is released on their “own recognizance” can remain out of custody while their case is pending.
Laws and procedures regarding pretrial release tend to vary somewhat from one state to another. There are also several factors that influence bail amounts. However, there are a number of different factors that defense attorneys regularly address when attempting to get a lower or even no bail for their clients.
