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Month: March 2016

Pros and Cons of Utilizing Bail Bonds Agencies

Pros and Cons of Utilizing Bail Bonds Agencies

When charged with a crime, a person is given a bail hearing before a judge. The amount of the bail bond varies by jurisdiction. A defendant charged with a non-violent offense could get a $500 jail bond, while felony crimes could get bail as high as $20,000. Bail bond companies help individuals charged with a criminal offense live outside jail while awaiting trial. Bail can take any of these forms: • Cash or check for the full bail amount •…

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A Growing Number of Personal Injury Cases Linked to NY Correctional Facilities

A Growing Number of Personal Injury Cases Linked to NY Correctional Facilities

When we think of personal injury claims, it?s usually the typical filings that spring to mind — injuries as the result of car accidents, slip and fall accidents, et cetera. What many people may not be thinking about is what happens in correctional facilities — yet a recent report by The New York Times indicates it?s a growing problem. A Surge in Violence at New York Correctional Facilities According to city comptroller Scott M. Stringer, there?s been a surge in…

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Am I Legally Required to Disclose the Condition of My Home? Why Sellers Should Complete Repairs

Am I Legally Required to Disclose the Condition of My Home? Why Sellers Should Complete Repairs

Every house is different, and in the course of everyday life there will be repairs that come up unexpectedly. However, in most states, if the seller is not honest about the condition of their home and the state of repair — or disrepair — then they may be financially liable for repairs and damages, even after the buyer has signed the mortgage and moved in. There are no “lemon laws” for residential homes like there are for vehicles that are…

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