Author: spiralmode

Cash Bond Defendant pays the whole bail amount in cash to the court Full amount must be paid before the defendant can leave jail Will be refunded if defendant makes all court appearances and meets any other conditions and requirements of release Most often used when judge considers defendant a flight risk or a danger…

Your Instagram photo got over 100 likes (you typically average 40) and you’re thrilled because you were totally cool and got that awesome shot that no one else gets unless they’re gutsy enough. We mean, gutsy enough to trespass and risk getting caught. Consequences of trespassing include up to 6 months in jail and/or a…

There is no formal definition for a sanctuary city, and each place may describe it a bit differently, but generally, a sanctuary city is a city in the U.S. that protects undocumented immigrants from federal immigration enforcement. There are certain rules and policies in sanctuary cities that prevent local police and government workers from inquiring…

Have drones gotten a little too out of control? They’re cool gadgets to have to take fun and awesome photos and video (did you see the one that flew through fireworks to capture video?), but as more people get their hands on these fliers, more issues and complaints have risen. Most recently you’ve probably heard…

Bail bonds don’t exist because the bail bond companies and the government want your money. Bail bonds exist because you have the right to be protected and, despite any crime you did or did not commit, the government wants to help you protect your rights. It might be a little convoluted that the government is…

Labor Day Weekend is the last big weekend of Summer (officially) and friends and families love getting together for barbecues and short vacations. When someone very integral to the group and group dynamic is missing, then it just “won’t be the same,” as the saying goes. And if that someone happens to miss the occasion…

You’re out celebrating your birthday like you always do – food and drinks with the best company. And it being your birthday and all, you probably are drinking more than your friends are. That’s fine and all, but don’t you dare drive yourself home. What if you get pulled over? What if you get into…