Bail is so darn expensive because it acts as an incentive for the defendant to comply with all of his or her release terms and conditions; including showing up to court as scheduled. If the defendant honors this agreement, he or she will receive his...

If you have a criminal history, it may seem like the odds are going to be stacked against you. Employers and landlords can look into your history, as can banks and universities. If they are comparing you against another qualified individual, then you think your...

Another holiday weekend is coming up: Labor Day Weekend. It is yet another long weekend of traveling, beach going, partying, drinking, and just having some plain old fun. Let us all plan to keep it fun, and only fun. There is zero excitement in getting...