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If a loved one is arrested, it can be one of the most difficult and traumatic experiences that you will ever have to go through. There will be one hundred and one questions racing through your mind, such what on earth happened, how will you make ends meet and what can you do in order to make sure they have adequate legal representation. The first thing you need is information and so to make the whole process easier, this guide has been created to help you on your next steps after a loved one has been arrested. Read on now in order to learn more.
Lean on Friends and Family
Given the fact that nearly 0.7% of the entire population of the USA is currently in jail, higher than any other country in the world — and actually higher than the proportion of people in jail under the Stalin era of the Soviet Union — you will probably know someone who has gone through a similar experience to you. Simply reach out to them during this time for practical and emotional help.
Use a Bail Bonds System
When your loved one is in jail, it can hit your finances hard as they will no longer be employed. This can be greatly minimized however if you are able to get them released on bail, recouping the costs of paying the bail bonds by having your loved one working again. The difficulty of this decision, however, will greatly depend on how much ready money you have and the amount that you will need in order to afford bail. As a result, it might make sense to make use of a bail bonds company or a Jail Bail Financing Business that can help you in this difficult situation.
Find Good Legal Representation
The first rule to adhere to when being arrested is to never say anything without a lawyer present. This is because the person being arrested could accidentally say something that will be used against them in court, even if they are being misrepresented. Therefore, tell your loved one to keep silent until the lawyer arrives. While they are entitled to a state-mandated lawyer to represent them, it is better to look for a private lawyer who has more specific experience in the type of charge your loved one is facing. If you cannot afford a lawyer yourself, then perhaps reach out to a non-profit organization who will be able to help you.
Keep Calm and Carry On
Having a loved one in jail can be very stressful, but the most important point to bear in mind is that none of this will be your fault. As a result, one of the best ways to proceed is to remain calm, carry on working and looking after the rest of your family. By doing this, you are showing that you are stronger than the system that put your loved one there, as well as providing a wonderful, well-maintained home for them to eventually come back to.
