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A debt intended to insure the defendant’s future appearances in court. The amount of the bond is set by a judge or magistrate. Factors influencing the amount set include the seriousness of the charge, the defendant’s criminal history, and the defendant’s ties to the community. There are four types of bonds: Personal recognizance bonds (a.k.a. […]

March 21, 2001, WASHINGTON – Public hospitals cannot test pregnant women for drugs and turn the results over to police without consent, the Supreme Court said in a ruling that buttressed the Constitution’s protection against unreasonable searches. Some women who tested positive for drugs at a South Carolina public hospital were arrested from their beds shortly […]

Every attorney has a different strategy based on his/her experience, the facts, the local situation and other factors; you should pick one attorney in whom you have confidence and let him or her develop the strategy for you or with you. Remember also, there are many ways to win a case or resolve an issue, […]

When a crime is committed, who bears criminal responsibility? Certainly the person who actually committed the crime. But the law also holds others responsible, including those who “aided and abetted” the commission of the crime. For a simple example, take the case of the bank robber. We all know that the “getaway” man sitting outside […]

What Should I Do If I’ve Become A Victim Of Identity Theft? If you think you’ve become a victim of identity theft or fraud, act immediately to minimize the damage to your personal funds and financial accounts, as well as your reputation. Here’s a list – based in part on a checklist prepared by the California […]

I am a victim of, or have witnessed, a criminal act in the USA. What do I do? Contact your police department or call 911 to report the incident.