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What Happens if You Fail to Pay Your Child Support

The consequences of failing to make your court-mandated child support payments run deep. The matter is taken very seriously. Consequences include: • Arrest • Fines • Being in contempt of court • Denial of tax refunds • Wage garnishment – When the court orders your employer to withhold a certain amount of your paycheck and […]

If You Are Unfamiliar with DUI Checkpoints, This is What you Should Know

There is no doubt that St. Patrick’s Day has become a drinking holiday. This year, it falls on a Friday, which is an added plus for almost everyone who celebrates. No work the next day! This means people are more likely to stay at the bar until closing and consume an extra drink or two. […]

How Juvenile and Adult Criminal Proceedings Differ

A parent whose child is arrested should know that juvenile court proceedings are not the same as adult proceedings. Proceedings are less severe in that less people are involved, they are shorter, they involves less harsh consequences, and they ensure that the record is sealed once the juvenile turns 18. This is all done in […]

Can I Still be Charged for a Crime 10 Years Later?

If you committed some sort of illegal action some years ago, and continue to think about how you got away with it. If you worry that it is going to come back and haunt you one day, you should learn what ‘statute of limitations’ means. A statute of limitations refers to the time within which […]

Don’t Turn Your $40 Bar Tab into a $1,000 DUI

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day and you can expect the bars to be flowing with people dressed in green, drinking green colored cocktails and beer. St. Patrick’s Day is another excuse for adults to get a little more drunk than usual. If you plan on taking part in the drinking and the fun, then […]

How Jails and Prisons are Actually Not Alike

Though most of us use the terms ‘jail’ and ‘prison’ interchangeably, these words refer to 2 different criminal housing units. Jails and prisons are similar, but they are run by different governments and house different criminals. Jail houses criminals serving a maximum sentence of 1 year for misdemeanor offenses, as well as defendants who are […]

What Determines the Cost of Bail?

As you are waiting for the formal arraignment of your loved one, here’s some information to help prepare yourself for the outcome. A judge determines a defendant’s bail based on: • The crime(s) the defendant is being charged with. • The criminal history of the defendant. • The defendant’s ties and relationships within the community. […]

Understanding Bail Options

When a person is arrested, they are either eligible to post bail, or they are required to stay in jail. On the surface level, that is as simple as it gets, but understanding bail options is where it gets more complex. There are multiple methods to posting bail and getting out of jail. Cash Bail […]

How to Tell Your Child About Their Parent’s Arrest

If you thought getting the phone call learning that your significant other was arrested was hard, imagine the moment you realize you need to figure out how to explain this to your young child. They are certainly going to notice if Mom or Dad is missing for a few hours or a couple days. You […]

What Not to do When You Are Getting a Bail Bond

When you apply for a bail bond, you want to make sure that all the information you have is 100% correct and accurate. You want to have all of this information ready. If something is missing or you have the wrong info, it can prolong the bail bond process, or it can jeopardize your freedom […]

Be the Superhero You Always Wanted To Be

At some point in our lives, we have all imagined what it would be like to be a real life superhero and what powers we would have. You know what? It is not all make-believe. You can rescue someone you love by bailing them out of jail. You have the power to get them out […]

Catch Up and Get Ahead on Bail Bond Payments Using Your Tax Return

We hope you have not gone and spent all the money you got from your tax return already. This money can be used toward that bail bond you are paying off. You should consider doing so if you find that you are close to falling behind on payments, or if your finances are spread a […]