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Bail for criminal charges
Bail is money given to the court temporarily as an assurance that you will return for trial if you're freed from jail. You get the bail back after trial.
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Can a Judge Reduce Bail?
Setting Bail The bail system in America has come under scrutiny of late. Some people complain that wealthy people can get out on bail even if they com...
Written by attorney Gregory Wayne Schwesinger
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Prohibited Conduct for Bail Bond Agents in Washington State: A Guide to WAC 308-19-315
Soliciting at Restricted Locations Bail bond agents are not allowed to solicit clients at jails, courthouses, or detention centers unless specifically...
Written by attorney Kenneth W Blanford
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The Bail Process in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Constitution The Pennsylvania Constitution guarantees the fundamental right to remain free from incarceration before a criminal trial, al...
Written by attorney John B. Pike
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Preparing for Your Arraignment
What is Arraignment? Arraignment is frequently the first hearing the accused (defendant) will have in court. It is the court's opportunity to ensure t...
Written by attorney Micah Preston White
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Important considerations for high net worth & high-profile individuals who are charged with a crime
In this video, lawyer Leah Mayersohn will discuss important considerations for high net worth and high-profile individuals who are charged with a crim...
Play Video Written by attorney Leah Heather Mayersohn
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Criminal Court Process - Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Stage 1: Charges Filed You or someone you love has been arrested and is being charged with a crime. This can be a difficult and scary time for any ind...
Written by attorney Cory J. Miller
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What Types of Pleas are there at a Criminal Arraignment?
Plea of not Guilty Plea of Not Guilty- Most commonly heard at the arraignment stage, pleading not guilty means the defendant is claiming to not have c...
Written by attorney Bradlee Rideout
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What Crimes Still Keep New Yorkers Held on Bail?
2022 Changes in the NY State Budget bills Under Senate Bill S80006C and Assembly Bill A90006C, which amended Criminal Procedure Law Section 510.10 and...
Written by attorney Jeffrey Linehan
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Is It Possible To Be Granted Bail Pending A Federal Extradition Hearing?
In this first video of a two-part series about federal extradition cases, federal criminal defense attorney Joseph Abrams discusses the issue of bail...
Play Video Written by attorney Joseph Abrams
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What is an Arthur Hearing and How Can it Help Me Get Bail?
Introduction When a person has committed a crime, they are typically able to get released on bond, which allows them to be released from custody. Bail...
Written by attorney Donald A Pumphrey Jr.
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Tallahassee Bail Fund – 30 People Released Within First Year
Introduction In many cases, if you have been charged with a crime that is not a felony offense you can be released after paying a cash bail. But what...
Written by attorney Donald A Pumphrey Jr.
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How Long Will My Maryland Criminal Case Take?
How Soon? It perhaps goes without saying that anyone charged with a Maryland crime wants the matter to be done, resolved and finished as quickly as po...
Written by attorney Eric Kirk
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BAIL JUMP? I AM NOT EVEN ON BAIL!
Bail Jump RCW 9A.76.170 is the Bail Jump Statute. This statute causes more confusion than probably any other crime. We previously had a blog about b...
Written by attorney Kenneth W Blanford
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Bail Bond in Florida
Bail Bond Information Florida has its own bail bond system, which gives someone who has been arrested and charged with a crime the opportunity to get...
Written by attorney Jason S. Downs
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Drug Possession Cases in Minnesota
Charges range from Misdemeanor to Felony Drug possession charges range from misdemeanor level offenses to felony level offenses. The severity level of...
Written by attorney Scott Lee Anderson
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State Prison System - 148-2. Prison moneys and earnings.
148-2. Prison moneys and earnings. (a) Persons authorized to collect or receive the moneys and earnings of the State prison system shall ente...
Play Video Written by attorney Danny R. Glover Jr.
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What happens if you fail to handle a traffic citation in Georgia
Failure to Appear Bench Warrants What happens if you do not pay your ticket in Georgia? If you forget to pay a traffic ticket in Georgia, or do not s...
Written by attorney David Scott Crawford
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#HaberPA's VideoFAQ # 295) How does the State Prove that I was DUI on Marijuana?
Because there’s no “breath test” for controlled substances, unless the State has a urine or a blood sample then each and every marijuana DUI case is g...
Play Video Written by attorney Michael Adam Haber
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New York's Bail Reform Law Explained
How Bail is Handled in Misdemeanor Cases In misdemeanor cases, money (or cash) bail is eliminated except for two types of cases: 1. sex offense misdem...
Written by attorney Stephen John Riebling
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What is Bail Review in Massachusetts?
How Do I Request a Bail Review? The process to request a bail review varies by county in Massachusetts. It can involve a written motion, a phone call...
Written by attorney Matthew Whiddon Peterson
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BAIL: PAYING FOR YOUR FREEDOM DURING THE PENDENCY OF YOUR CASE AND REQUESTING A BAIL REDUCTION
Do I have a constitutional right to bail? To start, statutory law in Tennessee starts with the presumption that a defendant should be released on his...
Written by attorney Brandon D. Fersten
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What is bail and what happens if I cannot pay the amount determined at the hearing?
What is bail and what happens if I cannot pay the amount determined at the hearing?
Play Video Written by attorney Zaid Mahmoud Abdallah
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WHAT APPLIES UNDER THE NEW BAIL LAW?
Bail Change Highlights Effective January 1, 2020, the reforms in NYS laws governing bail have been dramatically revised. For Misdemeanor bail, requir...
Written by attorney Marco Caviglia
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Difference Between Detained and Arrested
If I am detained does that mean I am arrested? It depends. Detained does not mean arrested. In Florida, knowing whether you are arrested or just bein...
Written by attorney Donald A Pumphrey Jr.
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DWI arrest: Arraignment, bail, license suspension, conditional licenses, plea offers and trials.
Arrest and Arraignment on DWI charges Most of my DWI clients are otherwise law abiding citizens with little or no experience with the criminal justice...
Written by attorney Brian Andrew Trodden
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