In an effort to eliminate shady practices and clean up the industry, the Minnesota Commerce Department has issued new regulations for bail bond companies across the state. As we explained in a previous blog, if a person doesn’t want to pay their full bond amount to get out of jail before trial, they can hire […]
If You Bail Someone Out Of Jail Do You Get Your Money Back?
For parents or friends who have had to bail a loved one out of jail, one of the more common questions they ask me is, “Will I be able to get my bail money back?” It’s a great question, and there isn’t always a straight answer. We’ll explain how the process works in this blog. […]
Obama Plans to Strengthen Gun Purchasing Laws
President Barack Obama plans to expand background checks to cover more weapons, like ones purchased online or at tradeshows, in an effort to reduce and curb gun violence in America. Speaking at a press conference, President Obama said he intended to broaden background checks in his final year in office, hoping to quell some gun […]
Drug Overdose Deaths Reach Record High
The 2015 numbers won’t be in for at least a week, but numbers recently published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that 2014 was one of the deadliest years for drug overdose deaths. According the to CDC, unintentional overdose deaths from prescription or street drugs increased 14 percent in 2014. Prescription drugs […]
Minnesota Considering Changing Hate Crime Law
Minnesota is considering making changes to how the state views hate crimes to ensure crimes that are motivated by racial bias receive fair punishment. A problem with the current hate crime laws was seen when prosecutors announced charges against the four white men accused of shooting five black protesters during the protests near the Minneapolis […]
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