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What is the difference between a public defender and attorney?

Your husband is charged with a crime. Other inmates told him not to trust a public defender and instead have you pay for an expensive attorney. Is it worth it? The decision to use a public defender or a paid attorney is a personal decision and should... Read more

Bail Bonds: How do I get my name off my boyfriend’s jail bond?

You bailed him out but he made you mad and now you want off the bond. It’s possible but there are no guarantees. Reason for request: If he is violating conditions of his bond or threatening to go on the run instead of to court, getting off the bon... Read more

Police Searches: The cops want to search my car, but do I have to let them?

It doesn’t matter if you have been in trouble or you have never been in trouble, when you see those red and blues light up in your rear view mirror, your heart speeds up. Getting pulled over is never a pleasant experience, but it gets more stressful ... Read more

Headed to Prison and Scared: How Will I Keep Myself Safe?

It’s down to the wire. Your attorney has advised you to take the deal and it comes with a prison sentence. If you have never been to prison before, the thought can be paralyzing. You’ve seen movies that show how violent and dangerous prison can be. M... Read more

Bail Bonds: My Husband is In Jail, How Do I Get Him Out If I Have No Money?

Once your husband’s bail has been set, if you cannot afford to pay the entire bond amount to the court to hold until after the case is finished, you can use a bail bond company, as long as your state allows it. Knowing how it works before leaving the... Read more

Incarceration: Can I stay in county jail instead of going to prison? Would I want to?

If you have been sentenced to incarceration for a state felony conviction, you will most likely be taken to a penitentiary within a-few-days-to-a-few-months of your sentencing, depending on the beds available at the prison. But you may have special c... Read more

Criminal Procedure: The cops are at the door. Do I have to tell them where he is??

There is nothing like having police at your home. The cops are looking for the guy you love and asking you where he is. Only an attorney can advise you about individual arrest situations but the following general tips can you help figure out what to ... Read more

Out on Bond and Arrested Again: Will the Bond Company Get Him Out?

Getting him out wasn’t easy. Your family got together and pooled their money and then you went to a bail bond agent and got your husband out of jail. This lets him work, have personal time at home and deal with his case from outside of prison. Now he... Read more