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How Judges Set Bail Amounts

Bail refers to the amount of money that must be paid by the defendant in order to secure temporary release from prison until their next court hearing. The amount of bail various according to the severity of the crime and is ultimately decided by; for petty nonviolent misdemeanors, the bail is usually around $500 but this too can vary from one state to another. Continue reading

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Legality: The Devil in the Details

Civil cases refer to cases that deal with private disputes in which one person files a case against another, suing them for failure in performing a legal duty. On the other hand, criminal cases deal with crimes against the state. Because the two cases are different, they follow different trial processes as well. Here’s how the legal system works for each. Continue reading