You've just received the call from a loved one informing you they're in jail. If you've never been in this situation before, you probably have no idea what to do next. The most important thing is to make sure they get out of jail as soon as possible. ...
What Happens to Bail Money If You’re Found Guilty? Is Bail Money Returned?
So you were charged with a criminal offense, and are considering or posted bail. You don't want to stay in prison during the court procedures, you have the best lawyer you can get, but nothing is set in stone. What happens to bail money if you're found ...
Do You Get Bail Money Back? Answers to Your Burning Questions About Bail
Over ten million arrests were made in 2016. There's a chance that at some point, a family member or friend may need your help. Depending on the severity of the crime, a judge may require a defendant or their loved ones to post bail. But what is ...
Misdemeanor Classes: What’s the Difference and What Does it Mean For you?
Everyone makes mistakes. But if it's a legal blunder--one in which you'll be arrested and charged with a misdemeanor--you need to understand the type of charge you're up against. A misdemeanor is a minor type of crime punishable by monetary fine or a ...
What Happens When You Get Arrested? Things to Expect
More than 10 million people were arrested in the United States in 2016. But what happens when you get arrested? What rights do you have, and what can you do to improve the situation as much as you can? Read on to learn everything you need to know about ...
Is a DUI a Felony in NC? Find Out Here
Between 2003 and 2012, 4,102 people were killed in crashes involving a drunk driver in North Carolina, according to the latest government statistics. Nationally, one in three deaths involves a drunk driver. Needless and completely avoidable deaths, ...
What to Do When Someone is Drunk and Wants to Drive
Did you know that 29 people in the U.S. die in alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents every day? That's one death almost every hour. And the sad thing about it is there are measures in place to keep this from happening. There are laws per state about ...
Consequences of Domestic Violence: How a Conviction Impacts Someone
Did you know that roughly 20 people are physically abused every minute by a significant other in the United States? This totals out to over 10 million domestic violence occurrences in one year alone. Often time abusers believe that they can intimidate ...
Do Not Drink and Drive: 3 Alternatives for Getting Home Safe
The annual cost of alcohol-related crashes totals more than $44 billion. Yet, the greatest cost of all is to the lives of those involved in these accidents. That's why you keep hearing the statement, "Do not drink and drive". Aside from the sad loss of ...
Your Complete Bail Bonds Guide
In 2016, over 10 million arrests were made by law enforcement agencies. If the crime is serious enough, a court may order the defendant or their loved ones to pay bail, which is set to assure that the defendant shows up to court after being ...
