In many cases, the second main court appearance after an arraignment is the preliminary examination, also known as the probable cause hearing. The preliminary examination of the evidence against the defendant is like a mini-trial, but without a jury. Very often, the preliminary examination will be waived, allowing the case to proceed directly to the […]
When a Preliminary Examination Should be Waived and When a Preliminary Examination Should Not Be Waived
Posted 9 years ago by Jim Titus
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Cost of Bail for Common Misdemeanors in the Detroit Area
Posted 9 years ago by Jim Titus
If you’re arrested for a misdemeanor, chances are you can be released by posting bail before seeing a judge. The cost of bail for common misdemeanors in the Detroit area is already set in place in many situations. The purpose is to simplify the process and to reduce time and costs for officers, attorneys and […]
How to Find the Best Bail Bondsman in Westland, Michigan
Posted 9 years ago by Jim Titus
Innocent until proven guilty is still a standard in America, which is why people have the right to be released from jail while they are awaiting their court dates, in most cases. However, coming up with the money to bail a friend or loved one out of jail isn’t easy, especially in the case of […]
Things you Can Expect to Happen at a Preliminary Examination
Posted 9 years ago by Jim Titus
The first court appearance after an arrest is the arraignment. Next is the preliminary examination of the evidence against the defendant. We’ve discussed the arraignment, and now, here are the things you can expect to happen at a preliminary examination. Things You Can Expect to Happen at a Preliminary Examination While an arraignment occurs within […]
Is Information Related to Bail Bonds Confidential?
Posted 9 years ago by Jim Titus
Privacy is an important factor in a lot of things in life, and the use of bail bonds is one of them. Are you feeling uncomfortable about going through a bail bond agency and wondering: Is information related to bail bonds confidential? Well, the answer is that it depends on what information you’re curious about. What […]
What you Need to Know: What Bail Bond Collateral Means to You
Posted 9 years ago by Jim Titus
When you seek the help of a bail bond agent, you could be asked for collateral. What bail bond collateral means to you depends on a variety of factors, including the type of bond that applies in your case. Types of Bail Bonds First of all, let’s go over the three types of bail bonds […]