How Do I Post Bail?

After a criminal defendant has been arrested, they are subject to an arraignment or a bail hearing to determine whether the defendant can be set free with or without bail. Generally, most criminal defendants are required to post some amount of bail prior to being...

How Is Bail Set?

Bail is a certain amount of money that is posted by a criminal defendant in order to be set free prior to their criminal trial. In order to determine the amount required for bail, a judge or magistrate will issue the amount at the defendant’s bail hearing or...

How Long Can Police Detain Me?

While everyone knows the police are allowed to arrest a suspect in a case, a question they often still have is “How long can police detain me if they are not arresting me?” The Constitution guarantees under the 4th Amendment that an individual is to be free from...
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