Category: Bail
People often hear phrases like “put money on my books” or “money on the books” and aren’t sure what that actually means. This leads them to ask about the put money on my books meaning. In the jail or prison context, “books” don’t refer to reading…
If you are arrested or facing criminal charges, your first introduction to the Philadelphia criminal court system may involve the setting of bail by a magistrate or judge. At The Zeiger Firm, we understand that the criminal justice system may feel intimidating. We want to help…
If you or a loved one recently discovered that you are the subject of a bench warrant, you may wonder, “What is a bench warrant?” Why did this occur, and what should I do about it? We can explain what a bench warrant means, why…
There are no bail bondsmen in Philadelphia. The court system, in its own way, acts as a bondsman. An individual need only post ten percent of the total bail, and he or she will be released. (If bail is ten thousand, one thousand in cash gets you…
