Criminal defendants who can’t afford an attorney are granted the right to a public defender to help them with their case. This is a right all defendants have under the United State court system, giving everyone the chance at a fair trial. In the case of a court-appointed lawyer, the defendant doesn’t have to pay […]
Should You Hire a Private Attorney or Go With The Public Defender?
Posted 4 years ago by Jim Titus
Differences Between Felonies and Misdemeanors in Michigan
Posted 4 years ago by Jim Titus
If you’ve been charged with a crime you may be wondering why it’s considered either a felony or misdemeanor. Obviously felonies are typically worse crimes with stiffer punishments, but did you know you could be charged with either a felony or misdemeanor for the same crime? Here’s more about the differences between felonies and misdemeanors […]
Resources for Legal Help in Indiana
Posted 4 years ago by Jim Titus
If you need legal help in Indiana, you might not know where to begin to look. Finding a lawyer or other reliable legal help can be overwhelming. You have options at every angle, but you never know which one is right for you, if you are getting the right financial arrangement, or if you can […]
How Corrections Officers can Prevent Jail Deaths
Posted 4 years ago by Jim Titus
A 28-year-old St. Clair Shores man died Dec. 19 in the Macomb County Jail in Mount Clemens after snorting a substance he obtained from another inmate. This is only one of many stories about deaths of inmates that occur in metro Detroit jails. It’s a problem that law enforcement agencies take very seriously. Many steps […]
Crimes in Michigan: Class C Felonies
Posted 4 years ago by Jim Titus
Every crime has a different story, but for the purposes of simplifying prison terms and court processes, most crimes are broken down into classes. The classes are identified as A to F, with Class A Felonies being the most severe. We’ve discussed Class A Felonies and Class B Felonies in past blogs, and following is […]
Know Your Rights When an Arrest Happens
Posted 4 years ago by Jim Titus
You’ve just been arrested! So, what do you do now? Do you know your rights when an arrest happens? While there are several important steps to take, such as contacting legal counsel and calling Detroit Bail Bonds to assist in posting bail, there are also certain rights that you are entitled to during the arrest […]