How to Get Someone Out of Jail After Sentencing

October 22, 2019 by Amistad Bail Bonds

Most of us can never envision what it would be like to be arrested. Never mind standing trial and receiving a sentence from a judge. However, it's important to know that you do have options, even after your sentence has already been ...

Can You Get Bail While Appealing a Conviction?

October 16, 2019 by Amistad Bail Bonds

When the state charges a U.S. citizen or resident with a crime, the legal system presumes innocence until conviction. As a result, you have a right to request bail (though not the right to receive it). After conviction and sentencing, you no longer ...

How to Get Someone Out of Jail After Sentencing

October 15, 2019 by Amistad Bail Bonds

Bail Bondsman Requirements: 7 Steps to Get Your License in NC

October 10, 2019 by Amistad Bail Bonds

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a bail bondsman? Among other requirements, a bail bondsman in North Carolina needs a license. Bail bondsmen have a unique role in the criminal justice system. They help post bond money to ...

DWI vs. DUI: What’s the Difference?

September 10, 2019 by Amistad Bail Bonds

Whiskey with car keys and handcuffs concept for drinking and driving Did you know that nearly one-third of all traffic deaths are due to drunk drivers? Driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while impaired (DWI) puts everyone at risk. The two ...

How Exactly Are Bail Amounts Set?

September 6, 2019 by Amistad Bail Bonds

Bail bond. Corruption. Gavel, handcuffs and money. When high profile cases occur, judges have to consider all the facts and evidence of whether or not someone has the profile to be a flight risk. The average person accused of a crime might be able to ...

How to Find the Best Bail Bond Service in North Carolina

September 6, 2019 by Amistad Bail Bonds

Get Out of Jail words on a board game and player piece moving to illustrate escaping from prisoner after arrest and court Making an illegal mistake can have serious consequences. If you're in legal trouble, you'll do everything you can to avoid doing ...

What Happens if You Can’t Post Bail?

July 22, 2019 by Amistad Bail Bonds

If you've been arrested in North Carolina or Virginia and can't find a way to post bail, you've come to the right place. The trauma of a situation like this can't be understated. Of course, the first thing you'll want to do when you're placed in jail ...

Bail Bonds in Virginia: Everything You Need to Know

July 8, 2019 by Amistad Bail Bonds

Being put behind bars, even for a short period of time, has the possibility of derailing your life for many years. While incarcerated, family, work and other obligations fall out of your ability to control. That's why so many individuals who face ...

Bail Bond Scams? Don’t Fall For Them

March 15, 2019 by Amistad Bail Bonds

Being granted the option to post bail in North Carolina after being arrested for a crime is a great opportunity for a defendant. Once temporarily out of jail, they can talk freely with their lawyer and work on their defense. Not everyone can afford to ...

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