The amount of things that are a person can be arrested for are endless. The type, level and degree of each charge can be different depending on how the crime was committed. When it comes to some crimes the general public may not realize that they are using a very general term of theft. You…
Getting arrested is a frightening occurrence to most. For the people getting arrested for the first time, it can be more than overwhelming to say the least. When it comes to paying your bail, you are presented with two options; a money bail or a bail bond. Some may consider just using cash to pay…
The full moon is a mysterious thing, often having a bizarre effect on many people. A full moon has been linked to people exhibiting odd behavior and with the stigma, it often plays a role in films, songs, and various forms of writing. But not only do people have a tendency to display peculiar actions,…
Being wrongfully accused of a crime you didn’t commit is stressful to say the least, but it happens all too frequently. A record setting number of those incarcerated were absolved and released from prison in 2015. The National Registry of Exonerations has reported in recent studies that 149 individuals stayed a median of 15 years…
There are several consequences when a person skips bail. For those who got out of jail on a bail bond and fail to appear for their court date and/or leave town or hide from the authorities, will first owe the court the entire bail bond amount. If you attempt to avoid the authorities, you will…
If you have never had to deal with a bail company there are lots of terms that we will use. We use specific legal terms as well as terms that are specific to their business that you may not be aware of. No one wants to deal with a bail company because that means that…
If you have never been arrested then you may not know what bail is all about. If you have been arrested and you have posted bail before you still may not realize everything that happened. The person that has been arrested is often in a hurry to get out of jail and will do whatever…
Getting arrested for any crime can be an overwhelming and stressful experience, no matter if it is a misdemeanor or a felony. Being first introduced to the legal system can be a challenge as you learn the process and discover what happens as you go. Learning that the charges are ultimately dropped can leave you…
Have you been arrested for possession of a controlled substance? Most people have a good understanding that marijuana, heroin, and cocaine are some of the most obvious control substances that can end you up in jail. However, there are some manufactured controlled substances that if found in your possession can leave you in jail with…
You may not realize this, but during the summer months, crime increases about 10% from other times of the year. Some would think that would happen during the holidays rather than the summer, but they would be wrong. One of the most common crimes found by law enforcement during the summer is impaired driving. Ajua…
