Getting arrested is stressful. Not only is it hard on you, but it’s also hard on your loved ones. The end result is that mistakes are often made when it comes time to post bail.The good news is that when a mistake is made while...
What happens in the immediate hours following an arrest is what is called the booking process. This is when your official arrest record is updated. The booking process sounds like a quick 10 minute procedure but it can really take quite awhile depending on the...
Bail exists to help balance the justice system by allowing defendants to stay out of jail while awaiting trial. Without bail, individuals could spend weeks, months, or even years in jail before their case is decided—often without being convicted. This would be unfair, especially if...
We like to caution people to be aware of their surroundings because you can never really know what may suddenly happen. You could end up being an innocent person in the wrong place at the wrong time and, just like that, you’re in trouble. You...
Most people who are arrested once will realize their mistake and learn from it. They see that they are not above the law, they are not invincible and invisible from the police, and that jail is a very serious matter that they want to avoid...
Tell your loved one that he or she needs to stop moping around and start getting active on what they want to do with their life from here on out. They’re still coming off of a difficult time, having been arrested just recently. But that’s...
When the holidays roll around, people do a lot of traveling. They all want to go out and see their families and loved ones. Traveling for these reasons can be hectic, but it is pretty much always fun to see loved ones again. However, there...
As a parent, nothing’s more frustrating than knowing your child is in jail. Like any other caring parent, you want to do everything possible to have your child walk out of jail quickly. Before your child can be released from jail, you must post the...
As much as we want to give our friends all the help they need, there are times when we simply cannot provide that. We shouldn’t take this as failure or defeat for ourselves. It just means our friend needs more specific, dedicated, and professional help...