Last week, we published a blog about bail--specifically, we looked at the purpose of bail and mechanically how it works. This week, we examine a related topic: factors a judge considers when setting bail. As described last week, the general rule provides that a judge...
Criminal Defense
What is Bail and How Does it work?
Bail is money that a court requires an individual to pay to get out of jail. The purpose of bail is to assure judges that the individual will appear for all their court hearings in a criminal case. A judge will set bail if he or she has concerns about a defendant's...
Six Tips for Talking with a Police Officer
This blog post--which is the last in a three-part series involving the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution--provides six tips on how to handle yourself when talking with a police officer. First, it is important to stay calm. Don't run, argue, or be...
What Does it Mean to “Plead the Fifth?”
This blog post is the second in a three-part series exploring the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution. To see the other posts in this series, click here. In TV shows and in movies, characters are often heard to say, "I plead the Fifth" or "I exercise my...
Understanding Your Miranda Rights
Clients often ask why they weren't read their Miranda rights during police questioning. Sometimes, they ask why they weren't read their Miranda rights when they were placed under arrest. In DWI/DUI cases, clients sometimes ask why they weren't read their Miranda...
Introduction to Bird, Stevens & Borgen, P.C.’s Blog Series Involving the Fifth Amendment
In speaking with criminal clients, I am always surprised to learn how many misconceptions exist regarding criminal law. One significant area of misconception involves the issue of offering unfavorable statements against yourself to police. People often have wrong...
Introduction to Bird, Stevens & Borgen, P.C.’s Blog Series Involving the Fifth Amendment
In speaking with criminal clients, I am always surprised to learn how many misconceptions exist regarding criminal law. One significant area of misconception involves the issue of offering unfavorable statements against yourself to police. People often have wrong...