You should take your arraignment very seriously. Not only is it the first time you'll formally hear the charges you face and get to tell the court that you're innocent or guilty, but it is also when the judge determines if you'll be granted bail,...
Just because you have been released from jail on a bail bond doesn’t mean your life will go back to being completely normal. You’ve only been released from jail. Official criminal charges against you will still impact your living over the next few months. You...
One of the best things about finally going to college and moving into a dorm is that not only are you free of your parent's strict rules but you’re also in the perfect place to meet people who will become lifelong friends. While there are many...
The Fourth of July is one of those holidays when everyone likes to cut loose and really relax. Most of us get to enjoy a long weekend which means we tend to drink a little more than we normally would. The fact that many of...
You might not know this, but when it comes to getting a bail bond in Louisiana, you don’t have to jump into the situation blind. It’s in your best interest to take your time and educate yourself about your options. The good news is that...
The issue of when the police can and can’t conduct a search without a warrant has always been a sensitive issue. It’s also an important issue and one that should be explored with every single case that involves searches and evidence. The reason it’s so important...
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 do something that you were specifically told not to do when you were granted bail, it’s considered a bail bond violation. Examples of such a violation include: Failing to appear in court Breaking the law Leaving the area you were told to remain in until your...
In the United States, you’re supposed to be innocent until proven guilty. You’ll quickly discover that the saying is nothing more than a thin wish after you’ve been arrested. It doesn’t matter if you're guilty or not. It doesn’t matter if the charges are severe...
When you need help covering your bail, you don’t want to deal with some fly-by-the-night bail bonds agency who will take your money and disappear. You want to work with a family owned bail bonds business that will help you through this difficult time. The problem...
Louisiana is a pretty big state, the third largest in the US. It comes second behind Alaska and Texas. Despite the slightly smaller size, Louisiana is actually the most populated state with an estimated 40 million people. Most residents are able to live out their...
There are some people out there that have been able to go through their lives without needing to know anything about bail. They only ever encounter it when watching television and know that it is a way to get out of jail. Beyond that, they...