Coming up with the money to bail a loved one out of jail isn’t easy, especially in the event of a more serious felony. But at the same time, you do not want your loved one to stay in jail longer than necessary. That’s why bail bond agents are there to help you. First, however, […]
How to Find the Best Bail Bond Agent in Lansing, Michigan
Posted 9 years ago by Jim Titus
If someone you know has been arrested and has contacted you for help, you also need help – and fast. If you live in the highly populated Lansing area, you have probably heard about many bail bond agencies. However, you need to know how to find the best bail bond agent in Lansing, as you […]
The Tale your Fingers Tell: How Fingerprints are Obtained and Used
Posted 9 years ago by Jim Titus
We’ve all seen the crime scenes on television programs. Detectives try to find fingerprints – while criminals make efforts to wipe them away before leaving the scene. How fingerprints are obtained and used, however, is slightly less dramatic, even though some of what you see on TV is true to real life. Basics about Fingerprints […]
8 Things you Can Expect to Happen During the Booking Process
Posted 9 years ago by Jim Titus
If someone you know has been arrested, you are probably worried. It could be a while, however, before you can bail that person out of jail. There are several things you can expect to happen during the booking process, and those steps will come before any others. What Now? … Things you Can Expect to […]
Things you Can Expect to Happen at an Arraignment
Posted 9 years ago by Jim Titus
After an arrest, one of the first steps in the court process will be the arraignment. There are several things you can expect to happen at an arraignment, which must occur within 72 hours after an arrest. The purpose of an arraignment is to inform the accused about what he or she has been charged […]
Getting Arrested While in the Military
Posted 9 years ago by Jim Titus
Getting arrested while in the military differs in several ways from being arrested when you’re a civilian. Legally, a crime is a crime, but the consequences and arrest and court processes could be different. The underlying reason for many of these differences is because members of the military are expected to be held to a […]