You know you don’t want your friend to stay in jail, but you also know that you are both low on cash. Getting him out of jail is going to be a problem if the judge sets the bail at a high amount. Luckily, you could have the option for a surety bond, so you might […]
What you Need to Know about Cash Bonds in Michigan
Posted 10 years ago by Jim Titus
Several options exist for bail bonds in the Detroit area, including cash bonds. Here is what you need to know about cash bonds in Michigan, as well as other types of bonds. How Bail Amounts are Set According to state law in Michigan, the bail amounts that are set by the judge are based on: • […]
Arrested in Detroit – 8 Important Tips
Posted 11 years ago by Jim Titus
OK – the impossible has just happened. You’ve been arrested in Detroit! So, now what? Below are some important tips to remember so you don’t end up in a worse situation. Arrested in Detroit – 8 Important Tips Don’t resist being arrested. That will only make it worse. Trying to resist arrest will give the police […]
History of Bail in Michigan
Posted 11 years ago by Jim Titus
The idea of ‘bail’ goes as far back as Ancient Rome, but the American form of bail evolved from 1,000 year-old English roots. Bail was created to reflect a prediction of the outcome of a trail. Even today, bail is set or not set, based on how well a defendant’s actions can be predicted in […]
What Happens When Someone Skips Bail in Michigan?
Posted 11 years ago by Jim Titus
Thinking of Skipping Out on Bail in Michigan? Think Again! You’ve posted bail, you’ve been released, and your court appearance is tomorrow morning. But – rather than show up in court, you decide to ‘jump bail’ and head for the high country. Well – guess what? You’ve just made your whole situation worse than what […]
The Legal System in Michigan Explained
Posted 11 years ago by Jim Titus
Every citizen needs to understand the government and the legal system. Like the United States, state government of Michigan is a combination three important branches, each working through a system of checks and balances that operate to keep each other from growing too influential or too powerful. You might be asking yourself, why does Detroit […]