How Do Bail Bonds Work?

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By: Vinny Singh [ad_1] Most of us have heard about people getting released from arrest on bail in the news. But not all of us know exactly how these bail bonds work. The basic idea behind bail bonds is that if someone gets arrested, someone else can pay a bail amount to free the arrested […]

Can a Public Defender Bail Me Out of Jail?

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By: Sarahbeth Kluzinski [ad_1] Many people who are facing criminal charges in the United States cannot afford private legal counsel. And why should they? Private attorneys can cost an average of $500 an hour! And since it would be unfair to deny a person the right to sufficient legal counsel based on their income, the […]

Being Arrested: What You Should Know, What You Should Expect

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By: Tonya Page-Rynerson [ad_1] When someone finds themselves in a position where they’re being handcuffed and placed into the back of a police car, the best thing to do is to be cooperative and remain calm. At the time of the arrest, the person being arrested will have their “Miranda Rights” read to them. Miranda […]

Criminal Arrest Records

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By: Steven GJ [ad_1] Gone are the days were employers take potential employees by face value due to the increase in crime and terrorism acts. On request the Freedom of Information Act states that criminal arrest records be available to any public citizen requiring information on a said individual. It has now become standard procedure […]

Types of Arrest Warrants – A Look at Felony, Civil and Alias Arrest Warrants

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By: Marcus Rodgers [ad_1] A warrant of arrest is issued by the court ordering law enforcers to detain a person. Basically, arrest warrants are issued if there has been a crime that was committed and there is enough evidence to incriminate a suspect, and if the person named in the warrant committed the crime. However, […]

Benefits of Running an Arrest Warrant Search

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By: Adam Smith [ad_1] What is an arrest warrant search and how do they work? A warrant is issued by a judge from the state that will allow the arrest of the person the warrant is issued for. With that said, it also gives authorities the right to search that person’s property. What kind of […]

Understanding Bail Bonds and Bondsman – For the Layman

By: Prachetas Nair [ad_1] If you’re ever accused of a crime due to a severe mishap, spending time in jail could be a nightmare. If at all you were to land up in a jail anyway, the first thing that comes to your mind is how to escape it. Luckily, a person is legally innocent […]

How To Conduct A Perfect Public Records Search

By: Temitope Agboola [ad_1] To all those who are searching public records, it should interest you that you can now make such searches online without hassles. You probably have been having tough times going through the bottleneck of protocols at the police stations, courthouses and vital records office across your state. The long queues and […]

DUI Lawyer – What They Do

By: Lora Davis [ad_1] DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence but in some states it is called DWI, Driving While Intoxicated. There are strict laws in all of fifty states for those that are caught doing driving when they are intoxicated. If you are stopped for suspicious behavior the law enforcement officer can do […]