Every day in the United States, 29 people die in a vehicle crash involving alcohol-impaired drivers. If you’re drunk and behind the wheel in North Carolina, get ready for the consequences. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense. There are five different NC DWI levels. Each one carries a different penalty based on the severity of the […]
Read MoreThe term “pretrial release” isn’t exactly something that comes up in everyday conversation. A light dinner party topic it may not be, but it certainly is an important concept to understand. Although most people won’t be arrested in their lives, others unfortunately will. What is pretrial release and is your loved one eligible? Click here to […]
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There are over 2.3 million people in containment facilities around the United States. If you are someone you know is facing jail time, you want to secure bail right away. What do you do if you can’t afford bail? There are a few options you can look into, but before you do anything, weigh the […]
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There are few people in the world that you don’t want to upset. One of these people is the judge. A great way to make a judge mad is by wasting his or her time by not showing up to a scheduled court case. Court cases are serious matters with serious consequences. Check out what […]
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More people die in alcohol-related crashes in North Carolina than in the rest of the United States on average. As a result, North Carolina law takes a tough stance on impaired driving. If you are caught driving while intoxicated, you will face some serious penalties. Keep reading for more information on what to expect if you […]
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An arrest isn’t something most people plan for like they plan dinner with friends. When you get arrested, there’s a lot you don’t know. One of the most pressing questions is often “How much is my bail going to be?” The money bond you’ll have to pay before getting released to await trial is not […]
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There are currently over 36,000 people on the criminal justice system books in North Carolina alone. With arrests occurring on an almost daily basis, you may have some concern about what happens if a loved one ends up on the wrong side of the law. While you hope not to deal with this stress-inducing predicament, […]
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There were 1.3 nonfatal domestic violence incidents from 2006 to 2015 in the United States of America. Police estimated that they were notified 56% of the time that a domestic violence incident had occurred. If you are facing a DV charge in North Carolina, or you’ve pressed charges against someone who has assaulted you, you […]
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Do you know how bonds work? If not, it’s a good time to learn. Maybe you’re researching bail bonds because you’re looking for services – or you’re just curious. There are as many criminal convictions as there are college degrees in the U.S., so the chances of needing a jail bond for someone you know […]
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Every day, almost 29 people die in alcohol-related crashes in the US. And yes, you knew you shouldn’t drink and drive. You knew you should use alternatives to get home. You didn’t mean to hurt anyone, and you didn’t think any harm would come of it–you’re a great driver, after all. And yet, here we […]
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