In July 2019, eleven counties in Indiana tested a bail bond pilot relief program. Under this program, lawmakers and other officials got together to determine whether it’s necessary to post bail if you’re awaiting trial. Continue reading
Being put in prison has many costs—the emotional cost of being away from your family, the financial cost of losing out on work, and hefty legal fees. And when you’re so emotionally and financially stressed out, falling prey to a scam is the last thing that you could need. Continue reading
Alcohol-related accidents involving drinkers and non-drinkers alike are a huge problem in America and are increasing day by day. According to statistics, an estimated 30 people die in accidents that involve a person driving under the influence every day. Continue reading
To secure a bail bond, the person arrested or their loved one must pay a small fee as well as offer a collateral to the bail bonds company. The collateral acts as a type of insurance for the bail bonds company in case the suspect fails to appear in court, and they lose the bail money. Continue reading
According to recent statistics, the yearly number of arrests in America is well above 10 million. These include all kinds of offenses, such as assault, drinking and driving, drug possession, property offenses, and more. With so many arrests happening every year, the rate of wrongful arrests is also quite high. Continue reading
According to a recent report, almost 70% of people who are in jail aren’t there because they’ve been convicted of a crime; they’re there because they can’t afford to post bail! Continue reading
There’s nothing more shocking than learning that a family member or a close friend has been arrested. Arrests can happen at any time, so that dreaded call can come unexpectedly, in the middle of the night or early morning. Continue reading
Most people avoid thinking about it, but getting arrested can happen to anyone, even when they aren’t guilty. Wrongful arrests are quite common in the US. In a country with millions of arrests and convictions in a year and over 2 million people behind bars, even a one percent rate means thousands of wrongful arrests! Continue reading
Landing in legal trouble not only puts your reputation at risk, but can also lead to financial problems, since bail amounts can be very high. Continue reading
In the last two years alone, the number of incarcerations in Indiana rose by 32%. Whether it’s a minor offense with a short sentence or a major offense, getting arrested can be a devastating experience. Continue reading
