DUI cases often get continued for a variety of legal and procedural reasons. A continuance means the court reschedules the hearing or trial to a later date. This is common in criminal cases, especially DUI, because both the defense and…
Cash bail is often viewed as beneficial because it helps ensure defendants return to court, promotes accountability, and protects the community while allowing individuals to remain free during their legal proceedings. It creates a balance between personal responsibility and judicial…
Kansas Senate Bill 473 became law on July 1, 2024. This new law brings major changes to how bail bonds work in Wichita and across Kansas. Many families are now asking how these rules affect the bonding process and what…
Technically, you cannot be indicted without some form of evidence, but the standard of proof for an indictment is very low. A grand jury does not require proof beyond a reasonable doubt, or even clear and convincing evidence. Instead, it…
Battery charges refer to criminal accusations that someone intentionally used force or physical contact against another person without their consent. In legal terms, battery involves harmful or offensive touching. It does not always require visible injury, but the act must…
Many people confuse the terms parole and bail, but they refer to very different parts of the criminal justice system. While both involve a person being released from custody, the timing, purpose, and conditions of each are not the same.…
Federal prosecutors commonly have up to five years to indict someone after a crime has been committed. This time limit is called the statute of limitations, and it is designed to ensure charges are brought within a reasonable period. In…
Most murder suspects do not get bail. Courts treat homicide charges as some of the most serious crimes, meaning release before trial is rare. Whether bail is allowed depends on the charge level, evidence, and risk factors. Judges often deny…
A continuance is a formal request to postpone a scheduled court hearing or trial to a later date. Courts allow continuances to ensure fairness and adequate preparation, but they must be supported by legitimate reasons. If you are involved in…
The death penalty is one of the most controversial and debated aspects of criminal law. A key question that arises is in case minors can be sentenced to death. Historically, some countries and U.S. states allowed minors to be sentenced…