Are you curious to know what the first 3 or so days look like for a defendant who was just arrested?. Immediately when a person is arrested, they are read their Miranda Rights – the right to remain silent and the right to a lawyer. Following the arrest, the defendant is taken to booking. During […]
Tag Archives: bail bond process
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Apr
Apr
The U.S. Constitution says that a defendant has the right to a speedy trial. This does not mean the trial itself will be completed within a certain amount of days. It means that the time between the formal arrest and the decision of the formal charges must be a reasonable amount of time. For most […]
01
Mar
Mar
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 […]
14
Feb
Feb
We all know by now that what happens on TV shows and movies is not exactly how things would happen in real life. When it comes to crime dramas, the storylines are often over exaggerated because the producers want ratings. Similar situations in real life will not be as dramatic as they are on TV. […]
25
Jan
Jan
When it comes to getting arrested, posting bail, dealing with trial, and all that not-so-good-stuff, the length of time it takes can vary depending on the defendant and the situation. However, the general steps are the same: • Arrest • Booking • Arraignment • Post bail • Prepare for trial • Trial Booking occurs immediately […]