When an unjust conviction for a crime is overturned, you may wonder if the person who is released from incarceration can get paid for the years they spent unjustly in prison. The answer is yes, and ... Continue Reading
How Much Money Can Bond Be?
In case you’re wondering how much money can be set for a bond, first, be aware of an extreme case: Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried was released from federal custody on December 22, 2022, ... Continue Reading
Can Bail Be Revoked?
If you're facing a criminal charge and were released from custody after posting bail before your trial, you may be wondering if such bail can be revoked and if you can then be returned to custody. The ... Continue Reading
What’s Worse: A 1st-Degree or 3rd-Degree Criminal Charge?
You may have heard recently about actor Gary Busey being charged with 2 counts of 4th-degree criminal sexual contact after a fan convention in New Jersey. But that unusual charge may prompt a ... Continue Reading
Can Teens Be Charged as Adults in Texas?
You may be wondering if teens can be charged, tried and convicted as adults in Texas. The answer is yes, they can. Take the recent case of a 16-year-old boy who was accused of raping his therapist at ... Continue Reading
False Accusations Made To Win Custody Battle
Two women in Oklahoma have been arrested for making false accusations and false claims about one woman’s husband to help her win an upcoming custody battle. Law officers in Garvin County, OK, said ... Continue Reading
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