This Is One of the Most Common Bail Questions After an arrest, fear sets in fast. Families worry about jail time, court dates, jobs, and money. One of the first questions asked is…
When Someone Is Arrested, Speed Becomes the Only Question The moment someone is arrested, one question rises above all others. How fast can they get out? Families don’t ask about legal strategy first….
When someone is arrested, one of the first things people ask is whether getting a bond is a good or bad idea. The truth? It’s not that simple. Bonds are neither good nor…
Can You Refuse a Bond? When someone’s arrested, bail is usually the first thing people think about. But every once in a while, a question comes up that surprises most people: Can you…
When someone gets arrested, the word “bond” starts flying around fast. Friends and family rush to help, but one question always comes up: who actually pays back a bond? The answer depends on…
The cash bail system has existed in the United States for centuries, but in recent years, it’s been criticized for being unfair to people who don’t have the financial means to pay their…
It’s a question that often comes up when someone is arrested: Is there a way to get bail for free in Kansas? The short answer is no. In Kansas, there’s no such thing…
It’s a question that surprises many people: why do individuals accused or convicted of murder spend time “rowing”, meaning walking in the prison yard or pacing their cells for hours on end? The…
When people hear the word “homicide,” they often think of one specific crime, but in Kansas law, homicide is a category, not just a single charge. Homicide simply means that one person caused…
A common question families ask is whether someone charged with a felony can be released on bond from jail. The short answer is yes; many felony cases in Kansas qualify for bond, but…