What You Need to Know
Compounded Bonds: Each charge may carry its own separate bond amount.
Revocation Risks: If the defendant is already on bond for another case, that prior bond could be revoked.
Increased Risk: Magistrates view multiple concurrent charges as a higher risk to public safety.
How Charges Stack
In Wake County, a magistrate will look at the entire scope of the incident. If someone has a DWI plus a drug possession charge, they will likely have a higher cumulative bond.
- Companion Charges: Speeding, driving while license revoked, or hit and run.
- Prior Record: Prior DWIs or felonies will significantly increase the bond amount requested.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions about When Additional Charges Affect the Bond Process
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