‘RUBY’ a poem by Sonia Langhorne
Just the jail and the wind. Just the cells and the wind. Just the calls and the wind. Just the judges and lawyers, courtroom reporters…and the wind.
Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Resources
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Miranda Rights
Every U.S. jurisdiction has its own regulations regarding what, precisely, must be said to a person arrested or placed in a custodial situation. The typical warning states:
- You have the right to remain silent and refuse to answer questions.
- Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law.
United States of America Constitution 1789 (rev. 1992)
United States of America Constitution 1789 (rev. 1992)
PREAMBLE
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Unity within the Community is Vital
Where there is unity, there is strength. Where there is strength, there is peace. And where there is peace, there is never a need that God will not supply. Wisdom bites. Positive builds strength and negative builds barriers. America will always be great as long as we give God honor. There is a message in [...]
Bail Proceedings
Bail refers to the release from custody of an accused before trial. The South Carolina Constitution guarantees that all persons accused of a crime are entitled to bail pending trial, except in capital cases or offenses punishable by life imprisonment. The Constitution also provides that excessive bail cannot be charged. No judge can set bail at a figure higher than an amount reasonably calculated to insure the presence of the accused at trial.