Summer is a season for vacations, long weekends, and time away from home, but it’s also a time when residential break-ins tend to become more common. Empty houses, predictable travel [...]
Uh oh! You’ve missed your court date and now you’re in panic mode. Thinking about what happens when you miss a court date can feel overwhelming, but it’s more common than you might think. Whether [...]
When you hear about a government shutdown, it’s natural to wonder how it might affect essential services, including the legal system and the bail process. If you or someone you love has been [...]
Summer is a time for sunshine, road trips, cold drinks, and making memories. Did you know that it’s also a season when arrests spike? Big crowds, hot tempers, and maybe one too many beers at the [...]
Let’s be honest—if you live in Minnesota (especially within a short drive of the Wisconsin border), it’s tempting to cross state lines to pick up those “good” fireworks that boom instead of [...]
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 [...]
When discussing the criminal justice system, people often mention “jail” and “prison.” While these terms might seem similar, they actually refer to different types of [...]
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 [...]