Bail Bonds 101

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]