US laws regarding criminal offenses requires the person to be held in custody as they’re accused of a crime. The defendant has to remain in custody until the case has settled. However, the court sets a bail amount which the detainee can pay for their release. Continue reading
The concept of bail is not really that complicated. You just pay some cash and are released from prison on the condition that you will have to show up for trial whenever you are summoned. Continue reading
There is a certain course of action required when you’re bailing someone or yourself out of prison. These procedures can vary across different states.
Here we describe the bailing procedures in Indiana. Continue reading
The US is guilty of detaining more people before conviction than there are people in jails in most of the countries. Most people held captive are too poor to pay the bail amount and hence are required to remain in detention till their case is settled. Continue reading
“I want my lawyer!”
How many times have we heard this line in the movies? The only difference is that in real life, things are a little different. Usually, the person being arrested is too scared to think straight. Continue reading
536,000 people are detained in US prisons and are awaiting their trials. The court requires that the person accused of a crime, spends the time in jail until their case is settled. Continue reading
Here is all you need to know about drug possession arrests. Here are some amazing numbers and useful information to be aware of as a responsible citizen of the state.
This infographic dicusses shortly, the basics of bail bonds and other arrest and bail questions that may be in your mind as a citizen. Continue reading
As a citizen what you should know is not just your rights but also the responsibilities that you are expected to perform as a citizen of the country.
The court requires you to be in custody for the entire criminal case once you’ve been accused of a crime. The court then sets an amount for your bail that you can pay for your release. Continue reading
