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The Minnesota constitution grants everyone under its jurisdiction the right to bail pending the resolution of their cases. This means that judges in Minnesota have no right to detain you – regardless of the seriousness of your crime – without granting you bail. You need to understand how the bail bonds system works in Minnesota […]

How does bail work in Minnesota? So just how does bail work in Minnesota? If you or your loved one have been arrested, you rightfully have a lot of questions right now. You want your friend or family member to be released from jail, especially in time for the upcoming holidays. Fortunately, we’ve created this […]

Headlines and news stories may have you believe that doing without cash bail means that the nonviolent offenders aren’t stuck paying mean loan sharks, while the hard criminals are kept behind bars. But who are the people at bail bonds companies, and what do they stand for?   Specifics vary bail bond agency to agency, […]

Free Bail: It’s Not Always What It Appears With the unrest after George Floyd’s death in 2020 came more discussion about those who are placed in jail. Protestors being arrested, as well as larger discussions about poverty and race, brought more awareness toward organizations like the Minnesota Freedom Fund. The Minnesota Freedom Fund pays the […]

The absolute worst part of being the defendant in any case is waiting in jail for your trial. Whether you or your loved one spends hours, days, or even weeks in a cell, this is time that could be far better spent building a solid defense, shopping for the right attorney, or staying on top […]