No, you cannot be indicted without evidence. A prosecutor must bring charges before a grand jury during an indictment and present a reasonable degree of evidence. If the grand jury decides to pursue the charges, this does not mean the…
After an indictment, the accused is arrested if they aren’t already in custody. The Sixth Amendment guarantees defendants the right to a speedy trial, meaning you can expect an arraignment 2-3 days after your arrest. During an arraignment, you will…
The number 825 refers to the 8th floor and the 25th division of a courthouse. Before your court appearance, know where to appear and what you will need to prepare. It may be a good idea to bring a pen…
The indictment and charging of US citizens is a process that is often shrouded in mystery. Many factors contribute to why a person gets indicted and charged. Still, the most common reason is the person has been accused of a…
Bail money is refundable if you paid the full amount to the court, minus some small court fees. If you cannot pay the full amount to the court, and end up paying the bondsman's fee to post the full amount…
Be really careful who you co-sign a bail bond for. Some things to think about... Have they ever run and skipped court before? Is this person reliable? How serious is the charge? Can they hold a job or are they…
A $50,000 bail bond usually means the court is asking for $50,000 in order to let you out of jail until your court date. If you pay the court directly, then you owe $50,000. If you hire a bail bonds…
When you sign a contract with a bail bonds company, it is a private contract that may or may not state that if you fail to pay your bail, you give them permission to hunt you down across state lines.…