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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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. This means you’ll need to bail them […]
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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 guilty? Is bail money returned? Don’t know where […]
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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 bail, anyway? And do you get the bail […]
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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 short stint in jail, usually shorter than a year. Most people who […]
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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 the arrest process. What Happens When […]
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