If this is someone’s first run-in with the law, a judge most likely will either offer personal recognizance where you may not even have to post bail but simply promise to show up to court or possibly have to post bail but it would be minimal as long as you show up as scheduled to […]

There are a variety of components that are necessary for a judge to consider when deciding to set a bail bond amount. The circumstances surrounding the crime the accused is being arraigned for, their resources and previous history are all taken into account when this decision is being made. The major components that are considered are […]

Having your bail set with the help of emergency bail bonds services as a first-time offender is usually not an issue as most judges will allow a bail amount to be granted. As with anything though, there are always exceptions. Every crime and the situation and circumstances around it are unique. So while most people […]

As with any crime, there are various factors that go into the severity of charges, however, with drug offenses, there tends to be a bit more sensitivity taken into account given the struggle of addiction. Another factor that also makes a huge difference is whether or not the defendant will be charged on the state […]

If you have been having anxiety thinking about the possibility that warrant may be out for your arrest but you aren’t totally sure, then let us help you alleviate those fears! Here are some steps to help you not only figure out if there actually is a warrant out for you and if so what […]

Everyone can agree that having any type of run-in with the law can be a stressful and scary experience but this is especially true if you have never had one before and that interaction leads to an arrest. Not only is it a lot to deal with the booking process but after trying to figure […]

When someone is arrested and going through their bond hearing, a judge has to determine what would be an appropriate bond amount to set to make sure is some type of insurance and incentive for the defendant to show back up for their hearing. When the judge decides this, they will go through a list […]

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 […]