Understanding MN Cannabis (Marijuana) Laws

Understanding MN Cannabis (Marijuana) Laws: What’s Legal, What’s Not, and What You Need to Know In 2023, Minnesota became the 23rd state to legalize marijuana use by adults aged 21 and older. [...]

What’s The Difference Between Sheriff and Police in Minnesota?

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 [...]

Understanding the Difference Between Jail and Prison

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 Bailbonds

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 [...]

Meet the Agent: Stearns County

Over the next few months, we will be introducing you to our bail bond agents representing the various counties in the state of Minnesota. Missy is our bail bond agent based in Stearns County. She [...]

Research For and Against Commercial Bail (Part 2 of 2)

Historically, when an unsecured release option is used there is still a higher failure to appear rate (30%) than when a commercial bail secured option is used (18%).  (Tabarrok, 2004) (Thomas H. [...]

Research For and Against Commercial Bail (Part 1 of 2)

The Justice Policy Institute and the Pretrial Justice Institute are the most significant and influential organizations in support of the elimination of a commercial bail industry. Their arguments [...]