There is nothing quite as gut-wrenching as opening your front door and finding the police standing on the other side. They never bring good news. Experiencing a moment of panic and indecision when they ask to be let in is perfectly natural. Questions that will likely...
Whenever someone has to face something unpleasant, they want to finish it as quickly as possible. After all, that’s why many people will say things like: “Let’s get this over with.” This fact rings true for a lot of different situations, including bailing someone out...
One of the great things about the American justice system is that we have a bail system that enables most people to be released from jail before their case has been concluded. If you don’t have enough money to cover the bail yourself, you can...
Most of us know that the police can’t simply walk into our homes and start searching it unless you’ve given them permission to do so, or if they’ve gone through the correct legal channels and acquired a warrant. The same is true when it comes to...
Social media has had a strange impact on many people. There is a sense of anonymity and protection associated with the internet that makes us feel comfortable saying things via social media that we would never dream of saying in a real-world situation. The good...
One of the first things people want to know is if the charges they’re currently facing make it impossible to get out on bail. The good news is that most people are eligible for bail. Alcohol-Related Offenses It doesn’t matter if you’re charged with public intoxication, operating...
Bullying has always been a problem, but prior to the creation of the internet and social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, most bullying was done by someone the victim knew. That’s no longer the case. These days, you can be bullied by someone you’ve...
When you need to bail a friend or family member out of jail, would you rather be stressed or relaxed? It’s a simple question, and just about everyone would answer the same way. They would rather be relaxed, because no one likes to be stressed...
The bail system has become such an important aspect of the judicial system that many assume that it’s a right, something that will be granted to them as soon as they’re arrested. The truth is that bail while bail is granted to most people, it’s not...
Walking to work means you don’t have to worry about getting caught in a traffic jam. It’s a great way to build some stamina while also burning a few calories. It also provides you with the means to start slowing down and develop a connection...
Despite what it looks like on television, you probably won’t have to go to a bail hearing. A vast majority of crimes already have a standard bail schedule attached to them. Shortly after you’re charged with a crime, the booking officer will let you know...
The Miranda Warning is something that pretty much everyone has heard of thanks to movies and TV. Chances are, even if a person isn’t familiar with the term Miranda Warning, they still have heard the warning. The Miranda Warning, or a person’s Miranda Rights, is...