Tag: Criminal History

Bond

Lower Bond or Higher Bond? Learn How Bond Works

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Get a Lower Bond: How Bond Works Bond has two purposes: (1) ensures a defendant’s return to court and (2) ensures the person will not re-offend while awaiting trial. A lower bond shows a low risk of both of these factors. To get a lower bond, especially at a bond hearing, you will need a […]

Federal Court

Federal Sentencing Basics: Offense Level and Criminal History

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If you have been charged with a federal offense, you need a criminal defense attorney who understands the federal sentencing guidelines. These guidelines will determine how the sentencing judge will determine punishment. To the unacquainted, these guidelines can seem challenging, but because they have been around since the mid 1980’s, much has been published to […]