Action items 4 to 6 before cops arrive

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Four, give your lawyer a list of relatives (including your spouse) to read to the judge. The more relatives you have in the area where you are jailed, the better your chances of being freed on bail. Also, some of them might even help put up cash bail or real estate as security for bail.

Five, maintain some friendships. Don't be a total loner. Years ago, Larry Williams was stranded in Australia when he was arrested. His assets were said to be frozen. It was rumored that his students rounded up the $750,000 bail for him.

Six, avoid hiring an antagonistic lawyer. He might annoy the prosecutor and judge, the two key people in determining whether you can get out on bail. Better to have a mild-mannered, competent lawyer who will work quietly with the prosecutor and judge to set your bail at a fair amount than someone who will use your case to promote his legal career.

...continued tomorrow...

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