The bail system allows an individual who has been charged with a crime to secure their release from jail while they are awaiting their court date. In Minnesota, unless you are charged with first-degree murder, you have the right to two different types of bail – conditional and unconditional. In today’s blog, we explore the […]
The Consequences Of Bail Jumping In Minnesota
For certain offenses and crimes in Minnesota, the suspect may be released ahead of their scheduled court date if they meet specific bail conditions. Bail conditions can vary from person to person and charge to charge, but in many instances a person needs to pay a certain amount of money (or secure a bail bond) […]
Will My Lawyer Bail Me Out Of Jail?
If you are arrested and thrown in jail, odds are you’re going to want to get out of there as quickly as possible. However, you might find that to be harder than expected, especially if friends or family either don’t know about your arrest or are slow to provide assistance. You may opt to call […]
How An Attorney Can Help Reduce Your Bail Amount
If you are arrested and charged with a crime, you can be released on your own recognizance ahead of trial, or a judge can decide to impose a bail amount that you must pay if you wish to be free ahead of your trial. Laws have been put in place to prevent judges from setting […]
What If I Can’t Afford Bail?
If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, a judge may set a bail amount that would allow you to be released from jail as you await your trial. Judges typically do not even set a bail amount for smaller misdemeanor crimes, but for more violent cases or in situations where the defendant […]
