Bail is supposed to be a basic legal right that should apply equally to every citizen in the country, but unfortunately, it doesn’t. For years, defendants have suffered at the hands of loopholes in our justice system, simply because they don’t qualify for bail under it. Continue reading
Now that you’re out on bail, it’s time to get down to business and plan out a strategy for your upcoming trial. There’s a lot to do, and there isn’t much time to get it all done, so you should sit down with your attorney and bail bond agent at the earliest opportunity. Continue reading
Being accused of a crime and awaiting your sentence in the aftermath is one of the most difficult ordeals a person can go through. Continue reading
In August 2019, California became the first US state to completely abolish money bail. The state intends to replace the system with a risk assessment infrastructure through which they intend to reduce the number of prisoners. Continue reading
As per a recent report by CNN, America locks up more people than any other country! For every 100,000 people, around 655 are behind bars. You’ll be shocked to know that there are currently more people behind bars than the number of people residing in Dallas! That saying something. Continue reading
For the longest time, the bail bond industry in the US has faced undue criticism by anti-bail activists. These activists don’t just call for a total ban of the bail bond system, but also accuse it of the worsening state of our justice system. Continue reading
The US constitution makes it mandatory for lawmakers to grant citizens basic rights to life, property, and liberty! If either the federal or the state government fails to provide these rights, they have not been true to their civic duty. Continue reading
It is common to run in an encounter with the police but if you do, be sure to avoid these mistakes so that you don’t get into any trouble.
We’ve all been the right person at the wrong place and time. Bad things can happen to good people. Being arrested is one of these. It’s like a red mark that remains fixed on your school progress report even if you get a dozen As after that. Continue reading
Getting arrested is a scary thought, but being mistreated by the authorities takes it to another level. It’s not only a violation of your personal space and against the law, but it also complicates your case. Most of the time,this is treatment takes place because the police exercise too much control and authority. Continue reading
