Felonies And Misdemeanors What Is a Felony? Your loved one may have received a felony arrest, and you aren’t sure what the word “felony” means. A felony is a crime that is very serious, classified in the following degrees: Murder, rape and arson are...
Bail Bond Tips And Advice When someone you know is in jail or you are the person incarcerated, you will likely try to determine the best way to get released. Bail secures your release from jail until you’re supposed to go to court. First, you need to be patient...
What Happens If I Fail To Appear To Court As A Defendant? A lot of people are curious about how the legal system works in a variety of circumstances. They want to know, “What happens if I fail to appear?” It is never a good idea to take a risk and not...
When Will I See A Judge? The first time that you see a judge will be during your arraignment. Arraignment is the hearing in which you are formally charged with a crime. The judge informs you that you have the right to hire an attorney to represent you, and you will...
What is Kansas Bail Bond Exoneration? When someone is arrested and taken to a police station the officers fingerprint them and then one of two things can happen. The individual can be released on their own with the responsibility to return for the court date, or the...
What Does it Mean to Cosign a Wichita Bail Bond? When a person has been arrested for a crime, the judge will often issue a bond in order to make sure that person comes back and attends court hearings. Otherwise, the accused person would have to wait in jail until the...