Mary and Jim were a happily married couple for ten years before disaster struck. Unfortunately, one night they were drinking a little too much wine and got into a terrible conflict over money issues. Jim, normally a passive and well-respected computer programmer, lost it and threatened to choke Mary, after throwing a chair in her direction. Their 9 year old daughter heard the argument, became scared, and called the police. As a result, Jim was arrested for spousal abuse and taken to jail. To be released, he would need $50,000 bail.More...
What Exactly is a Bail Bond ? : 
"Innocent until proven guilty in a court of law" is the motto of our criminal justice system. But what exactly does that mean? Well, this means that if you are arrested for any type of criminal offense, your innocence is maintained until you appear in court for a fair and just hearing in front of a judge. So where do bail bonds fit into this? More...
What Are My Right ?
 To answer this question and a series of others that I will address over the coming days, let's begin with a quote of the United States Constitution - 4th Amendment:The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, More...
How To Deal With Going To Jail : 
Going to jail for the first time is difficult - especially if you come from a very conservative background and have not had a chance to meet anybody who has been incarcerated before. My goal is to share a little information about the process of incarceration so first-timers can know what to expect. More...
Hiring a Criminal Lawyer : There are a number of situations in life when you have to
decide whether to hire a lawyer. For instance, if you're
purchasing a house or having trouble paying your bills,
hiring a lawyer may not be a necessity, but it's a good
idea nonetheless. However, if you've been charged with
driving under the influence, assault, or some other crime,
hiring a criminal lawyer is mandatory. You'll want to make
sure that your legal rights are protected throughout the
entire judicial process. More...
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