Have you ever wondered what the bail bond system is or why it exists? The bail bond system allows people who’ve been arrested to leave jail while they wait for their trial without putting the [...]
At your bail arraignment or violation hearing, the court will typically offer you the choice between posting bail or being placed under Electronic Home Monitoring for charges that involve alcohol [...]
When someone is arrested in Minnesota, the Court sets a bail amount to ensure the defendant appears at all scheduled court dates. Defendants have two primary options for posting bail: cash bail [...]
DANCO (Domestic Abuse No Contact Order) vs OFP (Order For Protection) When facing domestic violence or abuse, it’s crucial to understand the difference between a Domestic Abuse Non-Contact Order [...]
When it comes to law enforcement in Minnesota, people sometimes wonder about the roles of sheriffs and police officers, and what the difference is between the two. While both are essential for [...]
The Evolution of Bail Bonds Have you ever wondered how bail bonds came to be? Bail bonds are an integral part of our legal system today and are rooted in centuries-old history. This service [...]
Understanding Release Options in Minnesota: What’s the Difference? When it comes to bail bonds, the extent of knowledge most people have comes from what they’ve seen on TV and movies: A person [...]
Last month, we gave an overview of the penalties drivers face when charged with DUI in Minnesota. Among those DUI penalties is the revocation of driving privileges, but there are options for [...]
Minnesota law states that a judge who sets a bail amount as a condition of release must set two different amounts: one based on the suspect keeping other conditions of release (such as wearing a [...]
When defendants are released from jail, they may have to post bail as part of the conditions of release ordered by a judge. Oftentimes the words bail and bond are used in connection with these [...]
