When a loved one is accused of a crime, it's devastating to the entire family. You might feel helpless and wish there was more you could do to support the accused person. This is especially true if the person was falsely accused of a crime. It can feel like the entire world has been upended. There are things you can do to be supportive and helpful during this trying time in the accused person's life.
The Bond Process
After an arrest, you can put up the bond money so that the accused can be released from jail. Sitting in jail until a trial can be scary and unnecessary. The charges cannot be severe, or the accused might not be released since he or she would be considered a threat to society. The bond amount will depend on the nature of the …show more content…
He could have been moved from the local holding cell in the jail to a larger facility to await trial. It's important to keep up their spirits and feel like all hope isn't lost. To know that you still love and support him can mean so much to the accused. Find out what he is allowed to have in jail like toiletries and bring some to him. In some cases, they aren't allowed to take items from friends and family but they can have money to buy items inside.
Physical Evidence for the Case
You could gather evidence for the case like videos, clothing or photos. These things should be brought to the lawyer. While you might think you can bring them to the police to prove the accused's innocence, it's always better to bring it to the lawyer and let him or her proceed with the evidence in the correct manner. Once a person has been arrested, it's hard to get the police to drop the case. A lawyer will know what to do.
Documents for the Case
There might be documents that can help your loved one's case. Grab phone records, GPS details and financial records that might prove the innocence of the accused. You might talk to the lawyer about what he or she needs for the case. You might be the only one that can help with those
The Bond Process
After an arrest, you can put up the bond money so that the accused can be released from jail. Sitting in jail until a trial can be scary and unnecessary. The charges cannot be severe, or the accused might not be released since he or she would be considered a threat to society. The bond amount will depend on the nature of the …show more content…
He could have been moved from the local holding cell in the jail to a larger facility to await trial. It's important to keep up their spirits and feel like all hope isn't lost. To know that you still love and support him can mean so much to the accused. Find out what he is allowed to have in jail like toiletries and bring some to him. In some cases, they aren't allowed to take items from friends and family but they can have money to buy items inside.
Physical Evidence for the Case
You could gather evidence for the case like videos, clothing or photos. These things should be brought to the lawyer. While you might think you can bring them to the police to prove the accused's innocence, it's always better to bring it to the lawyer and let him or her proceed with the evidence in the correct manner. Once a person has been arrested, it's hard to get the police to drop the case. A lawyer will know what to do.
Documents for the Case
There might be documents that can help your loved one's case. Grab phone records, GPS details and financial records that might prove the innocence of the accused. You might talk to the lawyer about what he or she needs for the case. You might be the only one that can help with those