Public Defender or Private Attorney?
If you are arrested, one of the first things you need to do is arrange your legal representation. Without a lawyer by your side to guide you, there are many ways you can incriminate yourself, hurt your case, and even risk extending your sentence. But knowing you need a lawyer is very different from […]
Strategies For Youth With Incarcerated Parents
In 2013, Sesame Street went somewhere it never had — the PBS children’s television show introduced Alex, its first muppet with a dad who was in jail. Now, Sesame Street’s website offers incarceration toolkits to help children going through this tough transition at home, while Mom or Dad may be behind bars. But Sesame […]
Do Crime Rates Really Increase in Summer? Why?
You may have heard that the summer months often demonstrate an increase in crime rates. This may seem like an urban legend or misconception at first — like the common misconception that you must wait 24 hours before you may file a missing persons report. However, it turns out that data clearly shows that most […]
Fast Facts About the History of Bail Bonds
History of Bail Bonds The practice of bail bonds dates back for centuries. Researchers have even found evidence of posting bail as far back as 2700 B.C.! Some ancient clay tablets found in modern-day Iraq describe the details of posted bail bonds. Throughout the Dark Ages and the early Middle Ages in Europe, […]
Don’t Assume That COVID-19 Will Get You Out of Jail
As a result of COVID-19, leaders around the country have encouraged businesses, organizations, and citizens to take measures such as social distancing and staying at home. Thanks to the strong leadership of Governor Walz, Minnesota is considered a leader in the response to COVID-19. One such measure that Minnesota has taken in the effort to […]
