Do You Get Bail Money Back? And 10 Other Commonly Asked Law Questions
Unless you’re a lawyer who has gone through years and years of law school, odds are you don’t know everything about the law. If you ever find yourself in a jail and awaiting trial, then you may have a thousand questions. Overall, it can be extremely overwhelming. So, to help you out, here are 8 […]
Continue Reading...What You Need to Know Before You Cosign a Bail Bond
When someone you know and care about ends up in jail, your first instinct is to get them out as soon as possible. During the process of getting the person out, you will likely need to cosign a bail bond. What exactly does this mean? And is it the right decision for you? First, let’s […]
Continue Reading...Resources to Use to Find Out if Someone is in Jail
Finding out if a loved one is arrested or in jail may seem like a complicated and overwhelming task, but there are resources available to help you easily find the answer. In order to do this, you will first need to gather information on the person you are looking for. Pinpoint Your Search When it […]
Continue Reading...Your Options For When You Can’t Afford a Lawyer
Attorneys are expensive. Depending on where you live, what the specific charge is, and the size of the law firm the lawyer represents, the hourly cost can range anywhere from $200 to $1,000. Everyday, many Americans face the dilemma of not being able to afford a lawyer. It’s a stressful, helpless, and overwhelming feeling. Luckily, […]
Continue Reading...Public Defender vs. Private Attorney (How to Decide Which Option is Best for You)
If you’ve ever watched Law and Order (or any show that involves criminals), then you’ve heard the phrase, “if you cannot afford an attorney then one will be provided for you” or a variation of that. What this means is that if you don’t have a personal attorney, or don’t want to/can’t pay to hire one, […]
Continue Reading...Lingua Incognita: Deciphering Common Legal Terms for Criminal Justice Cases
If you or a loved one is unlucky enough to be wrapped up in a criminal investigation, you may feel overwhelmed by the process, even more so if you’re constantly surrounded by lawyers and police officers who throw around confusing legal terms. Understanding and feeling comfortable with legalese can make the justice process feel more […]
Continue Reading...How to Become a Bail Bondsman
The role of bail bondsman is important in the modern justice system. For those who have just been arrested, turning to a bail bondsman is sometimes the only available option for posting bail and returning to their families and careers. For the courts, a bail bondsman provides assurance that those released on bail will show […]
Continue Reading...The Difference Between Bail Bondsmen and Bounty Hunters
What is the Difference Between Bail Bondsmen and Bounty Hunters? Although bail bondsmen and bounty hunters are different in many ways, you may have noticed they are often associated with each other. In fact, they often work very closely with one another. So, what’s the difference between the two? Would you ever need to call […]
Continue Reading...A Brief History of the Bail System
The concept of bail is something we take for granted. We’re all introduced to the concept relatively early in life, with most news’ stories about criminals or crime dramas on TV mentioning a set bail amount following someone’s initial arrest and arraignment, but where did the practice start? Intuitively, when you think about incarceration, you […]
Continue Reading...History’s Biggest Bails
Bernie Madoff As the former non-executive chairman of the NASDAQ stock market and chairman of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC, which he founded in 1960, Bernie Madoff was a renowned fixture on Wall Street. All that changed when he was revealed to be the main operator of the largest Ponzi scheme in United States […]
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