People tend to think of Misdemeanor Charges as relatively trivial, something that comes with a fine they can pay and an embarrassing notice in the local paper. When someone is charged with this type of offense, though, he or she may be shocked at being arrested,...
Although the reasons are not entirely clear, research shows that defendants who cannot afford to pay bail are more likely to be convicted of the allegations and to commit a crime in the future. However, it is understandable why they are more likely to accept the offer...
In Oklahoma, traffic violations lead to accidents with fatalities. The most severe moving violations, such as DUI is a common cause of fatalities. The moving violations lead to an arrest under certain conditions. For instance, if the blood-alcohol content reading of...
No one ever plans to be arrested and placed in jail, so when it happens, it can be quite a shock for those who are suddenly tasked with obtaining their release. Once a judge has set a bail amount, arrangements must be made to post a bail bond with the court for the...
A number of Upper Marlboro, Maryland citizens are arrested each year and many of them are eligible to go free until their court dates if they post bail. The courts set bail amounts, which can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, many defendants...