Judges will consider a variety of factors when determining a bail amount. One thing is certain, however. The idea of innocent until proven guilty is still a standard in our court system, so protection against excessive bail amounts exists within the context of the Eighth Amendment. Factors a Judge Could Use to Determine Bail Amounts […]
Protection Against Excessive Bail Amounts: The Eighth Amendment
Posted 9 years ago by Jim Titus
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How to Find the Best Bail Bond Agent in Romulus: Factors to Consider
Posted 9 years ago by Jim Titus
Trivia question of the day: Where’s Detroit Metropolitan Airport? … If you are from the Detroit area, you know that answer right away. It’s Romulus! If you’re not, you probably have never even heard of Romulus. You see, its geographic size is enormous at about 35 square miles, but its population, not so much – […]
The Possibility of Modifying Bail Amounts: What Could Happen
Posted 9 years ago by Jim Titus
Working with bail bond agencies is something most of us don’t do often, if ever, so there are many myths and falsehoods out there. One of the big ones is that the bail amount will somehow be lower if you use one bail bond agency over another – and that’s simply not the case. That’s […]
How to Find the Best Bail Bond Agency in Macomb County
Posted 9 years ago by Jim Titus
If you want to find the best bail bond agency in Macomb County, one of the main things you want to focus on is your intuition. If you get the feeling that something is not right, that’s your gut trying to tell you something. When choosing a bail bond agency, you want to go with […]
Factors for Release on Personal Recognizance: What the Judge Could Consider
Posted 9 years ago by Jim Titus
We’ve discussed the types of bonds in Michigan in many of our past blogs. We’ve also touched on the idea of being released on personal recognizance. But what is that, really? And what factors for release on personal recognizance might a judge consider? Here’s a general overview about how that works. What Does Personal Recognizance […]
5 Tips on How to Find the Best Bail Bondsman in Oakland County
Posted 9 years ago by Jim Titus
We know how overwhelming it can be to receive a phone call from a friend or loved one requesting your help to get out of jail. From worrying about their well-being to wondering about your own finances, you probably wouldn’t know where to begin. One thing you shouldn’t have to worry about, however, is the […]