Getting arrested can be quite an ordeal that can be for some very overwhelming. But even beyond arrest, with things like hearings, bail and sentencing, the terms and vocabulary can be a lot for anyone not intimately familiar with them. In order to help explain some of these terms and hopefully lessen the burden of […]

Although it may not always be an option for everybody, if you find yourself in the position to need a lawyer and are able to afford someone other than a public defender than it could be in your best interest to do so, especially if the charge or the case, in general, is more complex. […]

If you or a loved one get arrested when you’re under 18, the process can be completely different than being arrested as an adult. Everything from how you are arrested to how you will be tried can vary greatly. Here is a quick breakdown of the differences. The aim is not prison In general, more […]

When it comes to Criminal Charge Bail money, there are two that are assumed to be the only ones available. The surety bond which is obtained through a bail bondsman and the cash bond which is self-pay, But did you know there are actually a few other kinds? Here is a look at the various […]

When a person who is an illegal resident gets arrested in the United States, almost the entire process is different from a typical arrest. From things like where they are held to the biggest standout which is that in order for a release, one needs a very specific and harder to get this type of […]

While it may be a relief when one is finally released on bail and you are able to sleep in your own bed, but it, unfortunately, is not the end to the whole ordeal and bail conditions need to be met. So while you enjoy the freedom, here is a quick summary of how to […]

With the Mueller investigation so often in the news, you may have heard the term “grand jury” a few times. A grand jury is very different from the normal jury you are used to when appearing for jury duty because it is definitely a more rare occurrence to be summoned for one. If you are […]

When someone is arrested and taken into custody, they will have to go through a “booking” process.  This is basically the compiling of information about the person under arrest in order to create a record. Even if posting bail, you would not be able to be released until officially going through the process. So what […]

When you hear about some people paying bail into the millions, it would make you think that pretty much any offense allows for bail. This however, is untrue. Though most crimes are bailable, the more severe ones actually do not allow for that privilege. Visit sites like https://mazilaw.com/ if you are facing serious criminal charges […]