Jail Definition

A facility where people charged with or convicted of a crime are detained. Anyone unable to post a bond while awaiting trial is detained in jail. If someone is convicted of a misdemeanor, they face up to 1 year in jail. A person convicted of a minor felony might be sentenced to a term of probation, jail (up to one year), or prison. Although jails are required to provide necessary medical care, they are notorious for poor medical treatment and mental health services.

Reduction of a Sentence for Jail Time
Will I go to jail for a first offense? (How to avoid jail time)
About the Oakland County Jail
Here is how to avoid a misdemeanor jail sentence
How Can a Criminal Defense Attorney Keep You Out of Jail?

External Resource

The meaning of Jail
Information about JAIL
Differences between State Prison and County Jail

Prison
Bond
Sentencing
Bail

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