Every year in North Carolina, more than 128,000 people are booked into local jails. If the police charge you or a loved one with a crime, this can be an extremely stressful time. Thankfully, they may not have to stay in jail while awaiting trial. ...
What to Do After Getting Arrested for a Drug Possession Charge
Drug possession charges are common in North Carolina. In 2019, nearly 33% of arrests were due to drug-related charges. Meth and cocaine possession made up the majority of these charges, with over 11,000 and 7,000 arrests in 2019, respectively. ...
Your Guide to Understanding and Structuring Bail Bond Financing
What if somebody you knew well went to prison and asked for help with posting bail, but you can't afford it? Posting bail for a loved one can seem like an emotionally and financially taxing task. There are, however, ways you can achieve bail bond ...
Beat Bail: 8 Questions to Ask Your Bail Bonds Agent
Being arrested is enough of a traumatic experience, especially if you're a first-time offender. But realizing you cannot afford bail is all-the-more stressful. Whether it's you or a loved one that needs financial assistance, this is where a bail bonds ...
The Benefits of Using Bail Bonds Services for an Arrest
Whether innocent or guilty, you’ve been arrested and it’s time to make bail, but how do you pay so much money? Should you ask relatives to pool their money for you, dip into your life savings or retirement or use bail bonds services? A bail bond is the ...
What are the Consequences of Impersonating a Police Officer?
Citizens have to put a lot of trust in law enforcement. Police officers are employed to ensure that citizens follow the laws of the state, and as such, wield a great deal of power over everyday people. Unfortunately, sometimes wrongdoers attempt ...
What Is Unsecured Bail and How Does It Differ From a Secured Bail Bond?
Many people have at least a general idea of what bail bonds are and what they do. But they may not know how they work and what the various types of bail are. However, this is important information to know. Especially if you or a loved ...
Punishment for Domestic Violence: What You Can Expect in North Carolina
Domestic violence involves a lot more than physical injury. It also carries serious penalties with it in the state of North Carolina. Unfortunately, it's possible to be charged with this crime due to a mistake or a handful of other circumstances. No ...
Getting Pulled Over by the Police: 7 Rights You Have (and Probably Didn’t Know)
Have you ever had a police officer pull you over? If so, you are not alone. About 50,000 drivers experience traffic stops over every day. That translates to over 20 million traffic stops each year. Do you know what your rights are when getting pulled ...
How Bail Amounts Are Determined
Bail is an indispensable part of the American justice system. It's a way of allowing defendants to prepare for trial at home whilst giving the justice system some collateral. But how is bail determined? If you or a loved one has a bail hearing coming ...
