Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor announced recently that she's going to form a 24-member task force that will take a close look at the system of bail in Ohio. The group will then … [Read more...] about Ohio is Studying Bail Reform…Yet Again
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Protect your assets when facing charges
Getting charged with a crime - even a misdemeanor - is no small thing. Of course it matters whether you did the thing they're accusing you of, but let's put that aside for a moment. No matter your … [Read more...] about Protect your assets when facing charges
Avoid These Mistakes When You Post Bail
So you've had the misfortune of being arrested. Perhaps you're guilty, perhaps you're not, but either way, you need to work your way through the criminal justice system to the end of the process. … [Read more...] about Avoid These Mistakes When You Post Bail
What charges are not eligible for bail?
Though the final decision about whether bail release is available to an arrestee almost always rests with a judge, there are certain charges for which release may be all but impossible to secure, … [Read more...] about What charges are not eligible for bail?
How long can you spend in jail?
"Habeas corpus" is a legal term that is still expressed in Latin, and which is literally translated as something along the lines of "you should present the body [of the detainee] to the court". It … [Read more...] about How long can you spend in jail?
In Michigan, LeGrand Pushes Anti-Victim Legislation
Representative David LeGrand, of Michigan, is trying hard to push through bail reform in his state, and we have to think it's a bit misguided. LeGrand's recent 9-bill bail package is going to be … [Read more...] about In Michigan, LeGrand Pushes Anti-Victim Legislation