Infractions, Misdemeanors and Felonies? What’s The Difference?
Do You Know The Difference Between Infractions, Misdemeanors, and Felonies? Most People Who Get Trouble With Law Don’t Criminal law classifies crimes in different categories. The classification of the crime dictates the severity of punishment, crimes are categorized in grades. There are three grades of crime: infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. Infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies carry […]
Judges Consider 5 Factors When Setting Bail Amounts
Bail Bonds 101: Judges Consider 5 Factors When Setting Bail Amounts. After an arrest, the arrested person must post bail to secure a release, in most cases. The bail acts as security that guarantees the judge that the person will attend all court hearings. However, defendants don’t realize judges consider 5 factors when setting bail. […]
I Posted Bail. What Happens To My Money?
I Posted Bail. What Happens To My Money? Bail is an essential component of the legal system. After posting bail and getting out of jail, every defendant asks, “I posted bail. What happens to my money?” Defendants awaiting trial can resume their everyday lives after posting bail. That is, as long as they promise to […]
Five Important Things to Do If Your Loved One Skips Court
The Five Important Things To Do If Your Loved One Skips Court After You Post Bail For Them When a loved one get arrested, your first instinct is to help them by posting bail. But, if he or she does not show up for their court date? Well, the bail is forfeited and the defendant […]
4 Mistakes That Could Send You Back to Jail
Make Sure You Don’t Make These 4 Mistakes That Could Send You Back To Jail Until Your Trial The court will generally allow you to post bail when you are charged with a crime. This allows you to live an almost normal life. Namely, you lower the risk of losing your job. However, you could […]
5 Factors Judges Consider When Setting Bail
Here Are The 5 Factors Judges Consider When Setting Bail For A Criminal Suspect Most defendants in criminal cases can post bail to secure a release. There are 5 factors judges consider when setting bail. Learn tthem before going in front of the judge. Typically, in Florida there is a standard bail schedule already set […]