Being arrested can be one of the most stressful things you may experience which is why it’s best to know what to do to first to avoid any mistakes or making more trouble. Making sure you make the right steps can help in making the arrest process as smooth as possible.
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What to Do If You Have an Outstanding Warrant
If you think you have an outstanding warrant for your arrest, then you need to act fast. If you do not, you will most likely find yourself in jail. Unfortunately, the warrant will not go away simply because you want it to. You could find yourself being arrested at work, home, or during a routine traffic stop, as well as in front of your children or parents. This is the last thing you want to happen. To prevent this from occurring, here are three things you need to do now.
Active Arrest Warrant
An arrest warrant is issued by a judge which authorizes the arrest and detention of an individual or the search and seizure of an individual’s property. Arrest warrants serve the purpose of protecting people from unlawful arrests under the Fourth Amendment. It gives notice to the person being arrested about the charges pressed against them.
Communication Is Key: Speaking to your Family
Family is a wonderful thing. Built up of people who are related to you, forever friends, and anyone else you love, true family is a group of people who you can always count on. Even after something unprecedented happens, something that you worry will make people think differently about you, your family will be…
The Top Three Things to Know About Bail Bonds
If you, or someone you know, is at risk of going to jail, consider educating yourself on how bail bonds work. Bail bonds can be confusing at first glance and it takes a trained professional to fully understand the whole process. If you, or someone you know, has been arrested, the moments after arrest are not the best time to learn about the process. Educating yourself on how bonds work, prior to jail time, is the best way to be prepared. Knowing exactly what a bail bond is, how much it is going to cost, and where to get one, is the best way to be prepared if you should encounter these circumstances.
How to Explain an Arrest to a Child
Have you or a loved one ever been arrested and did not know how to tell a child? Life can be confusing for children at any age, so adding in a loved one’s arrest can make it even more confusing. Any type of change in a child’s life can be significant and stressful. Children understand things differently at different stages in their life. Understanding how a child thinks and reacts at certain ages can help you explain in terms they will comprehend easily.