How is the Price of Bail Determined?

After someone is arrested, they are booked and held until bail is set. For less serious crimes, suspects may post bail immediately after being booked. Often there is a waiting period (typically [...]

Bail Bonds for Identity Theft

Every day, thousands of people are victims of identity theft, with many not even knowing it until damage has been done. According to Minnesota law: A person who transfers, possesses, or uses an [...]

What’s the Difference Between Theft, Robbery, and Burglary

Did you know these three crimes are different, even though they are often used interchangeably? If you have been arrested for any of these three, it is important to know what makes the crimes [...]

Understanding Domestic Assault Terms and Charges

Sadly, domestic assault charges are one of the top three most common offenses in which we issue bail bonds. Minnesota has a reputation for some of the toughest assault laws in the country. Of [...]

Understanding MN DWI charges

As one of the leading types of  bail bonds issued in our area, DWI charges can be scary and confusing. While most cases are not clear cut and consequences vary depending on individual situations, [...]

What are the different types of homicide charges?

What are the different types of homicide charges? Homicide, murder, manslaughter– three terms we often hear discussed to describe different versions of killing people. But, what are the [...]

Bailing Yourself out of Jail

Can you bail yourself out of jail? While it is possible, it isn’t typical. In order to bail yourself out of jail, you must be able to pay the entire bail amount in cash at the time of being [...]

MN State Court Changes for Winter 2020-21

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to challenge many Americans, the MN State Court announced changes to current procedures in late November. This latest action hopes to limit in-person activity [...]

Renters Rights During a Pandemic

The current Covid-19 pandemic has placed an eviction moratorium throughout the state, and altered other tenant-landlord contract agreements. Learn more about your lease, rights, and expectations [...]

State of MN past due citations and payments resume

In March, the State of MN temporarily suspended collecting late payments, penalties, and suspensions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. An order by the State Court Administrator in September 2020 gave [...]