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 ...

Free…But Not Really: What You Can and Can’t Do While Out on Bail in North Carolina

November 28, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

While you may be half as likely to get arrested as you were a decade ago, if an arrest does happen it can be a nerve-wracking and scary experience. It's important to know how does bail money work in the event that you may need it. The more information ...

Bail for Beginners: 9 Frequently Asked Questions about Bail Bonds in Charlotte, NC

November 14, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

What is a bail bond? What do I need to do after I pay my bail? What do I need to do if I get a bail bond loan? What happens if I can't post bail? All these questions are pretty common after you or one of your loved ones has been arrested. In this ...

Can You Refuse a Breathalyzer Test? How it Holds Up in Court

October 12, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

People who consistently drive while drunk usually have a laundry list of excuses they would pull out if they ever got pulled over. They might say that you can dispute the reason for being pulled over, use a tactic to distract the police officer from ...

What to Know About Bail Bonds Payment Plans

September 25, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

There is an average of over 12 million arrests made in the United States each year. Finding yourself under arrest can be terrifying. Once in jail, the first thing on anyone's mind is to get out. But the pathways to freedom and redemption can be ...

Your Guide to the DUI Bail Bond

September 11, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

As nearly one-third of all drunk drivers are repeat offenders, costs can start racking up fast for people who are arrested for a DUI. Without an understanding of how to post a DUI bail bond and an urgency to get out, it's easy to make a mistake with who ...

9 Things You Should Know About How Bail Works in Greensboro

August 28, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

The bail system in America is an often misunderstood form of check and balance in law. Bail isn't an arbitrary fine and it isn't meant to be a punishment, for the most part. Knowing how bail works, you can understand how it is more of a risk-management ...

What to Know Before Cosigning a Bail Bond in North Carolina

August 15, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

As of August 2018, there were over 133,000 people in the correctional system in North Carolina. Chances are that many of them are waiting for bail or are hoping to post bail so that they can get out of jail as quickly as possible while they wait for ...

8 Reasons Why Your Loved One Might Be Denied Bail

August 1, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

Was your loved one recently arrested? If so, there's a good chance that they can post bail and avoid spending time behind bars prior to a conviction. However, there are some instances in which people are denied bail after getting arrested. If your ...

How Do Judges Determine the Price of Bail?

July 18, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

If you or someone you love is dealing with the process of bail, you likely have a lot of things going on at once. You have a lot of questions about this process and aren't sure where to turn. The last thing you want to do is worry about whether or not ...

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