Bond type HG means the defendant is being held for a bond hearing and cannot be released until a judge reviews the case. The letters HG stand for “Hold for Hearing.” This designation appears when the court decides bail cannot…
A PS bond stands for a “Personal Surety” bond, which is a type of bail allowing a defendant to be released from jail without paying money upfront. Instead of posting cash or hiring a bondsman, the defendant promises to appear…
A PR bond, also known as a Personal Recognizance bond, typically costs nothing upfront. Instead of paying money to the court or a bondsman, the defendant is released based on a signed promise to return for all court hearings. The…
In legal terms, battery is closely related to assault, but they are not the same. While assault usually refers to the threat or attempt to cause harm, battery is the actual physical contact or harm that follows. In other words,…