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How Do You Find a Good Lawyer To Represent You?
If you are in a situation where you need the help of an attorney, you will want to make sure that you hire one that is able to help you. If you don’t already have an attorney, you are probably wondering, “how can I find an attorney?” Luckily, there are many ways that you are… Continue
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How Jail Works
When you or someone you love is arrested, it can be a very stressful and worrisome time with many questions left unanswered. Questions like, “how long does it take to get booked in jail?” and “how many years can you be in jail” suddenly become very important inquiries that never seemed to matter before. When… Continue
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Bail Bond Vs. Recognizance
When we think of getting released from jail, we typically think that we can only be released when we’ve had bail posted. However, there are situations where you don’t necessarily need bail. This, of course, is based on a couple of factors. How severe the crime was How likely the person is as a flight… Continue
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How To Avoid Getting A DUI
We all like to unwind now and then, whether it is hanging out with friends, family, or just cooling down from a hard day at work by yourself. Having a few drinks is not a bad way to relax, however, driving after those drinks can land you in a heap of trouble. DUIs are serious charges… Continue
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What Is Probation and Probation Violation?
When you have been charged with a crime, there is a possibility of you being convicted. One of the best outcomes you can receive if convicted is to receive probation. Probation allows you to carry out your sentence with minimal to no jail time, allowing you to have freedom while still handling your court-issued consequences.… Continue
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How To Handle An Arrest Warrant
Having a warrant out for your arrest can be an upsetting situation to deal with. What should you do? How can you handle it? While you may have many questions and may consider flight, know that the best thing you can do is to deal with the warrant head on. This means turning yourself in.… Continue
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Differences Between a Felony and a Misdemeanor
In the United States justice systems, crimes are categorized based on the seriousness of the crime. The two most common categories of crimes are misdemeanors and felonies. Misdemeanors are far less serious than felonies and carry a lighter punishment. However, you can be arrested on charges of both crimes before the trial. When this happens,… Continue
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When Someone You Know Skips Bail
You know to come to when you need bail bond services in Wichita, KS. Bail is meant to ensure that the person in jail shows up on any assigned court dates, but that doesn’t always happen, which is how the term skips bail came to be. However, what happens if the person whom you bailed out… Continue
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What Are Recognizance Bonds?
When you or someone you know has been arrested, the process can be much simpler when you know what options are available to you, and what guidelines and restrictions come with each one. Typically, misdemeanor or minor offenses can be taken care of with a surety bond or an agreement between you, the judge, and… Continue
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Cash Bonds vs. Surety Bonds
When you get arrested, chances are you will have bail set. When this happens, you may be thinking that you need to call a bail bond company. This may depend on what type payment the courts are demanding. If they are asking for a cash bond, a bail bond company may not be able to… Continue
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Small Problems that Could Land You in Big Trouble
As a typical, law abiding citizen, you probably don’t realize just how many small offenses can land you in jail. Many times, people who are arrested had no idea they could even be arrested for their offense and have never been in any sort of trouble before that. Therefore, we have compiled a list of… Continue
