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Bail
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Nashville Criminal Law Report
Zimmerman’s Bond Reduced
By Rob McKinney
Last week , George Zimmerman had a hearing to reduce his bail bond . It was anticipated Mr. Zimmerman would make the request .The way in which he made the…
Legal Profession Blog
It’s A Puzzlement
The Maryland Court of Appeals has held that a defendant who qualifies for appointed counsel is entitled to representation at the bail hearing that takes place at an initial appearance.…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Rajaratnam Asks Circuit to Allow Him to Stay Free Pending His Appeal”
Main December 1, 2011"Rajaratnam Asks Circuit to Allow Him to Stay Free Pending His Appeal"The title of this post is the headline of this article from today's New York Law…
Morristown New Jersey Criminal Law Post
Bail Options in New Jersey Criminal Cases
There are several types of bail in New Jersey including cash bail, property bond, bail bond, and release on your own recognizance (ROR) depending on the type of charges, the…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
Will Strauss-Kahn’s Bail Conditions be the Norm?
By Ellen Podgor
Guest Blogger - Lawrence S. Goldman - Law Offices of Lawrence S. GoldmanDominique Strauss-Kahn is not accused of a white-collar crime, but he is a prototypical white-collar defendant – important, rich, and…
Sentencing Law and Policy
DSK formally indicted, though gets bail with lots of conditions
Main May 20, 2011DSK formally indicted, though gets bail with lots of conditionsThe latest notable news about the highest-profile NY sex offense come via this MSNBC article, which includes these…
Sentencing Law and Policy
IMF Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn denied bail in NYC sex assault case as alibi talk emerges
Main May 16, 2011IMF Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn denied bail in NYC sex assault case as alibi talk emergesThough not (yet?) a sentencing story, the high-profile arrest of Dominique Strauss-Kahn, head…
The Faculty Lounge
Bail for the Poor
Earlier this week the New York Times had an article detailing the ways in which poor defendants are badly served by the existing bail bond industries that have sprung up…
Nashville Criminal Law Report
Tennessee’s New DUI Bail Bond Law
By Rob McKinney
I had my first experience dealing with Tennessee's new bail bond law for those accused of DUI second , DUI third, and felony DUI offenses. The new law may keep those…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Former Governor Ryan briefly released from prison to visit dying wife
Main January 7, 2011Former Governor Ryan briefly released from prison to visit dying wifeThis local news report, which is headlined "Ryan secretly visited ailing wife, prosecutors say," updates an interesting…