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Colorado Criminal Law: Application and Exception of Double Jeopardy
Imagine this scenario in Colorado: after your pre-trial release from securing bail bonds and facing the criminal charges, you have been acquitted of the case. However, the complainant isn't content with the verdict and wants to file a criminal lawsuit with the same...
Witness Immunity: How Prosecutors Grant Immunity in Exchange for Testimony
We all know how Miranda Rights work. Specified in the Fifth Amendment of the U.S Constitution, it is meant to help prevent a defendant from making self-incriminating statements. Upon arrest in Colorado, an accused must seek to be represented by a lawyer or hire a Weld...
Common Types of Property Crimes
According to a study, worker layoffs are one of the reasons for higher rates of property crimes. Property crime is the term used for the type of crime that results in the destruction or theft of someone's private property. This may include graffiti, littering, or even...
Forgery: Is It a Felony or a Misdemeanor in Colorado?
Forgery is the act of altering or creating written documents and other objects with the intent to deceive others. The most common examples of forgery include forging academic records or faking a check. In Colorado, it is a crime to possess forged documents if you have...
Immigration Bail Bonds: How It Works in Colorado
Getting arrested can be the scariest thing to happen to you, but it's a lot worse for immigrants who may be in the custody of Homeland Security. Undocumented Immigrants and the Bail Process It is estimated that there are roughly 10.5 to 12 million undocumented...
What Happens When You Bond Out of Jail on an Out-of-County Warrant
An arrest, regardless of the circumstances surrounding it, is always a complicated process. You want to make sure that your situation is properly handled—from the paperwork to the posting of bail to the day of your release. If you’re in Colorado, you can hire a...
What You Need to Know about Bail Bonds Payment Plans
Purchasing a bail bond in Colorado can be one of the most cost-effective ways to get yourself or a loved one out of jail. Most of the time, bail bonds in Weld County will only require you to pay 10-15 percent of the bail amount set by the court. Although getting a...
Everything You Need to Know When a Bond Gets Revoked
In every state, there is a corresponding process concerning the posting of bail. In the same way, the court may also forfeit a defendant's right to bail if they fail to appear at a specific place and time ordered by the court. If the defendant sought help from a bail...
Why a Bail Bond Is Better Than a Cash Bond
Having to face the court is no small matter. If you or someone in your family has a run-in with the law, it can be a scary experience. Understandably, you would want to get out of jail as soon as possible. If you get arrested in Greeley, CO, and you are allowed to...
3 Things to Expect If You Can’t Post Bail
It’s unfortunate, but a lot of people end up serving time behind bars before they are found guilty of a crime. Most of the time, this is because they cannot afford to post bail. If the bail amount set by the court is steep, getting help from a Colorado bail bonds...
Here’s How You Can Speed Up the Bail Process After an Arrest
Nobody plans on getting arrested, but it can happen when you least expect it. If you or someone you love gets arrested, one of the first things you need to do is get out of jail as soon as possible. This is why posting bail as soon as possible should be your main...
4 Reasons Why Using Your Own Money to Post Bail May Not Be the Best Idea
If you have a friend or family member who is locked up in Boulder County, you definitely will want him or her to get out as soon as possible, considering 20% of inmates in jails are estimated to have a serious mental illness. If he or she is allowed to post bail, you...