A major problem with the bail system in U.S. courts is that it strongly favors people with money. Low-income individuals may not be able to scrape together even $500 for their release from jail, but those with savings and other assets can pay substantially more in...
Few things have a greater capacity to shake up your life as you know it than a phone call in the middle of the night from a loved one stating that they’re in jail. As they fill you in on the details of what’s gone wrong, you start to realize that before you or they...
It’s difficult to think about a motorcycle accident and not immediately envision the serious injuries that result. Usually, this incident involves the driver of another vehicle, and the motorcycle rider receives major injuries. It may be difficult to think about...
When a friend or loved one ends up behind bars it will throw those around them into turmoil, but in most instances, a person will be able to secure their release from jail by posting bond, which is an amount that is determined by a judge at their initial arraignment....
Social Security falls under the auspices of the US Federal Government. Social Security provides cash benefits for those who have retired. It also provides benefits to people who are suffering from a disability and have yet to reach retirement age. Rarely do retirees...