After an indictment is issued, the criminal case formally begins in the trial court. The indictment means a grand jury found probable cause to charge someone with a crime. It does not mean guilt, but it starts a series of…
The statute of limitations is a legal deadline that limits the amount of time a person has to file a lawsuit or for the state to bring criminal charges against someone. Once the time period expires, the case can no…
Assault and battery are serious criminal offenses that involve threats or acts of physical harm. When someone is charged with these crimes, the court process focuses on determining guilt, assessing the evidence, and imposing penalties if convicted. The severity of…
If you bond someone out of jail and they miss court, you become financially responsible for their bail. When a defendant fails to appear, the court issues a bench warrant for their arrest and declares the bond forfeited. This means…