When a person is charged with a crime, they must go before the court for a bail hearing. Bail is a monetary obligation that an accused person must give to the court as assurance that they will [...]
As universities begin to dismiss for the summer and people seek fun in the sun, it’s always smart to remember that a good time can be taken too far. This summer, getting arrested in Arlington may [...]
Sometimes a person in jail needs a bail bond but even the 10% cost of their bail isn’t financially feasible. Does this mean they’re stuck in jail until their first hearing? In some cases, yes, [...]
Over the decades, the legal system has “criminalized” mental illness and it’s common for most jails and prisons to hold more mentally ill individuals than a psychiatric hospital. If you have a [...]