The last place anyone wants to find themselves is in a jail cell. And if you’re unlucky enough arrive in one your first concern is getting out as quickly as possible. But how? First you will need to be “booked,” or processed into police custody. Then you may have to post “bail,” a set amount of money you pay in exchange for your release. This article provides an overview of the booking procedure and the bail and bonds process. What…
Sexual assault can happen to anyone, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or socioeconomic status. In the United States: 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men reported experiencing an attempted or completed rape at some time in their lives. Every 2 minutes another American is sexually assaulted. In Massachusetts alone, 4,418 adolescents and adults are sexually assaulted each year – that’s 12 people each day and one every two hours. Despite these numbers, sexual assault is…
Many drugs, even those prescribed by a doctor or purchased over-the-counter, can impair your ability to drive safely. For example, smoking, vaping or eating cannabis can increase your risk of being involved in a motor vehicle collision. If you are unsure of whether it is safe for you to drive while taking your medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The Canadian Society of Forensic Science recently released a report stating that impairment from cannabis begins almost immediately and can last up…
What is domestic violence and abuse? When people think of domestic abuse, they often focus on domestic violence. But domestic abuse includes any attempt by one person in an intimate relationship or marriage to dominate and control the other. Domestic violence and abuse are used for one purpose and one purpose only: to gain and maintain total control over you. An abuser doesn’t “play fair.” An abuser uses fear, guilt, shame, and intimidation to wear you down and keep you…
What Is Drug Addiction? Drug addiction is a complex neurobiological disease that requires integrated treatment of the mind, body, and spirit. It is considered a brain disease because drugs change the brain — they change its structure and how it works. Without treatment, these brain changes can be long-lasting. Addiction is chronic, it is progressive, and if left untreated, it can be fatal. Individuals struggling with drug addiction often feel as though they cannot function normally without their drug of choice. This…
The purpose of a bail hearing is to set the amount of bail and is often combined with arraignment. For most defendants, bail is the most common mechanism of release. Even though the bail process is usually brief, a defendant should take the time to understand the bail process and how bail hearings function. What is Bail? Bail is a process in which a defendant puts up collateral in exchange for release from jail and a promise to appear at…
If you have been charged with impaired driving or DUI, you are facing more than just the possible suspension of your driver’s licence. When facing impaired driving charges, it is imperative that you fully understand all of the possible penalties and consequences of a conviction in order to make an informed decision about how to proceed. This is a stressful time for you. People under stress often make poor decisions because they’re not thinking clearly. Don’t make that mistake. Seek…
Bail You can be released on bail at the police station after you’ve been charged. This means you will be able to go home until your court hearing. If you are given bail, you might have to agree to conditions like: living at a particular address not contacting certain people giving your passport to the police so you cannot leave the UK reporting to a police station at agreed times, for example once a week If you do not stick…
Individuals convicted of committing a white collar crime can face punishments such as fines, restitution, forfeiture, or imprisonment. Additionally, individuals accused or convicted of a white collar crime may be subject to additional consequences such as loss of employment and loss of pension. Situations such as these can threaten the financial stability and future of both the accused and their family. In many cases, individuals under investigation for these crimes are aware that they are under investigation. Suspected individuals may be the focus…
After an assault, the first priority is to help your mind release the pain, shock and trauma of the experience in order to move on. To do this, you have to coax your subconscious into unfreezing itself and allowing these changes to occur. Now, the subconscious often believes it is learning something by experiencing the opposite; for example it might think it is learning about being empowered, by you feeling powerless. The logic of the subconscious may often seem warped and confused,…