In most trials, the defendant is likely to be awarded bail privileges. This is because an indictment doesn’t indicate definitive guilt—it merely implies that you committed a crime. Continue reading
The police can’t arrest you unless they catch you in the middle of a felony, or if they have an outstanding warrant for your arrest. Continue reading
Indiana’s legal code is expansive and detailed. Each class of criminal activity is categorized in accordance with its severity and impact. Continue reading
There is a set of duties that pertain to a bail bond agent in process of getting their client out of jail. Let’s take a look at some of these duties.
Indiana has strict policies on OWI charges; judges hardly ever throw such cases out, unless all the evidence is thoroughly dismissed. Continue reading
When you or a loved one is under arrest, you are in an urgency that makes you vulnerable to fraud. Read these red flags to ensure you are dealing with a reliable bail bond agent.
According to the Guardian, the money bail system should be abolished altogether, rather than reformed. They argue that there should be no financial conditions when it comes to releasing defendants. Continue reading
The criminal justice system has long made ordinary defendants suffer, exploiting their rights, or lack thereof due to inaccessible legal recourse. Bail is a culprit in this area.
Here’s how it affects us:
Pre-trial risk assessment has been quite a buzzword in the past few months. Following the footsteps of other states, Indiana is expected to enact it into law on January 1st, 2020. Continue reading
According to Investopedia, a great bail bond agent or a bail bondsman is a key figure who helps defendants out in the proceedings of their case. Continue reading
