Hollywood and the media toss around the words 'bail' and 'bond' almost interchangeably. While the concepts are related, they aren't the same thing. And your experiences with jail and the pre-trial system will differ based on what you use. Do you know ...

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You already know that judges tend to grant cash bail with a list of conditions. If the defendant doesn't meet the requirements, the judge can send them back to jail and keep their bail money. It's judge's prerogative, so defendants out on bail need to ...

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It was estimated that approximately 6,227 pedestrians died through auto accidents and motor vehicle crashes in 2018 alone.  So you can imagine the number of non-fatal pedestrian accidents that must have led to minor to severe ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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