(CNN) — “It is an outrage,” wrote Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown. His statement was in reaction to a federal judge’s decision to release the man accused of supplying the gun that was used to fatally shoot a Chicago police officer and critically wound another over the weekend. “When I heard this afternoon that a [...]
(Chuck Muth) – Yesterday’s Daily Mail headline pretty much said it all… “Gun violence hits 14-year high in New York City with more than 1,400 shootings - double the number in 2019 - as NYPD top cop blames bail reform for surging violence” “Bail reform” is the colloquial term for “catch and release.” You commit [...]
THE EIGHT AMENDMENT OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION The right of bail and basic protections for U.S. citizens is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution via the Eight Amendment and is part of the Bill of Rights. It prohibits the Federal Government from imposing excessive bail, or fines, cruel and/or unusual punishment, inclusive of torture to persons [...]
At All n One Bail Bonds, we know that any experience where you’re jailed or arrested can be difficult and confusing, and we’re here to help. We’re on hand to assist with everything from making bail to hiring a defense attorney, and we can also provide high-level expertise if you’ve never been in this situation [...]
While everyone knows that driving under the influence is dangerous and illegal, not everyone is aware that getting charged with a DUI means more than spending a night in jail and losing your driver’s license. There are additional consequences that can impact your life, even if you weren’t involved in an accident. The Fines for [...]
Recently, the bail bond system has been in the news due to the perceived inequality of the bail bond system. The most common complaint is the bail bond system unfairly treats the poor. Some bonds are set so high that the accused cannot afford to make the bail bond. The result is people set in jail [...]
This is not an article about eliminating bail, but this is an article about bail reform – just not the type of reform you might be thinking. Yes, jails are overcrowded – that is undeniable, but the problem is never going to be solved by eliminating a bail system that has worked for decades at [...]
When someone you care about has been arrested, you will do whatever you can to get them out. This is why most of the time, people’s intense emotions and reactions can lead to misguided decisions. In order to get your loved one out of jail, you may be asked to pay bail. It can be [...]
It can be a daunting and hopeless feeling to have a loved one locked away in jail. You’re naturally worried about their safety, and you’re anxious about what’s to come. Especially if you are visiting here in Memphis. Even if you’re a little hurt that your loved one may have committed a crime, you still [...]
As health experts continue to recommend people begin working from home over the next 30 days amid the rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic, it's a big change for many Americans who are used to driving into the office every day. However, with more than 25,000 cases in the U.S. and more being confirmed every day, working [...]