Louisiana is one step closer to becoming America’s first “sanctuary state.” The country already has 300+ sanctuary cities that vow to protect undocumented immigrants from deportation and help them find security. Louisiana’s senate advanced bills that would create a statewide sanctuary for undocumented immigrants. It is...

Bail bond co-signers have a very important role in the release of a defendant. Their role can often also be mentally stressful. Co-signers are often needed to secure a bail bond. Without a co-signer on a bail bond, the defendant will remain in jail. When...

We all know that using cell phones while driving is a no-no. It has been illegal for several years now, but since the original bills were put into effect, the intelligence of smartphones has increased. They can access social media, texts, email, video chat, and...

Not all who are arrested are given the opportunity to be released on own recognizance, which is when a defendant signs formal papers promising to show up for court, then is released from jail. Most defendants are granted bail, meaning they have to pay money...