It is hard to imagine a situation worse than finding yourself in jail without the possibility of getting out. Being locked up is bad enough. Whether it’s a simple mistake that should be easily cleared up or the start of a long legal battle, the very act of being...
There are many nonviolent crimes for which people are still required to pay bail for release from jail after arrest. This is the case even when it seems obvious they are not a threat to the public and have never been arrested before. If they don't have enough money to...
The legal system is designed to ensure that the person who is guilty is caught and remains in jail. While the case proceedings are going on, there is a risk that the accused will decide to run. In order to prevent this from happening, the courts often give the order...
There are many times in life when unexpected things happen. When a warrant is issued or you end up in jail, bond is necessary to legally remain out of jail. If you only have a warrant, you can go to pay your own bail. If you happen to be in jail, a friend or family...
When you are faced with a massive bail, you might be overwhelmed at the sheer amount of money that you have to pay. You might become despondent when you hear the amount set for the bail or you might become outraged. However, regardless of how you feel about the bail...
