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 […]
Read MoreDo 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 […]
Read MoreEvery 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 […]
Read MoreYou’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. This means you’ll need to bail them […]
Read MoreSo 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 guilty? Is bail money returned? Don’t know where […]
Read MoreOver 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 bail, anyway? And do you get the bail […]
Read MoreEveryone 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 short stint in jail, usually shorter than a year. Most people who […]
Read MoreMore 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 the arrest process. What Happens When […]
Read MoreBetween 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, right? If you have a habit of drinking and driving, these numbers might send a sharp sense of […]
Read MoreDid 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 driving while impaired, sobriety checkpoints, health promotion efforts, and […]
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