It’s not all over the news like Detroit is, but Saginaw is the fifth most dangerous city in Michigan. That means that the arrest rate is higher than the average city, and arrests can happen at any time. If someone you know has been arrested and you need a bail bond in Saginaw, our agents […]
Can a Defendant’s Attorney Post Bail in Michigan?
Posted 2 years ago by Lena
Having an attorney post bail to get his or her client out of jail may seem like an obvious, simple solution. But in Michigan, an attorney cannot post bail on behalf of a defendant, both for legal and ethical reasons. This is the general consensus among legal professionals across the country. According to the Code […]
Manslaughter Definitions & Sentences in Michigan
Posted 2 years ago by Lena
More than 11,000 people were arrested for murder and nonnegligent manslaughter in 2019, yet many people might not realize how manslaughter is defined or the sentences it carries in Michigan. Is manslaughter accidental or intentional, for instance, and what does a prosecutor have to do to prove manslaughter? Following are basic facts about manslaughter, as […]
Navigating the Wayne County Circuit Court
Posted 2 years ago by Lena
Getting a bail bond in Wayne County is only the first step in a long process when someone has been charged with a felony. In most cases, arrests, arraignments, and preliminary examinations are held in the local district court where the crime was allegedly committed, but then the case is sent to the Wayne County […]
What Happens if a Defendant Gets Arrested While on Bail?
Posted 2 years ago by Lena
You would think that someone who was arrested and released on a bail bond pending trial dates would be on their best behavior, but that’s not always the case. If a defendant gets arrested while on bail for something unrelated to the original incident, it could impact the original case. It doesn’t usually happen, but […]