Believe it or not, about 339 out of 100,000 people in North Carolina get sentenced to jail time. Only a fraction of those incarcerated will get awarded bail while they await their trial and final sentencing. Just getting awarded bail...
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The number of DWI arrests in North Carolina has been steadily falling since 2014. In that year, almost 50,000 people faced charges of driving while impaired. But in the four years that followed, the number of DUI arrests decreased by nearly 20%. Still,...
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The greatest fear of an undocumented immigrant in the United States is deportation. Deportation is more than just the removal of undocumented individuals from the country. It's something that tears families apart and can put certain individuals in imminent danger...
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Have you or someone you know been arrested for a crime? If so, finding the right attorney as soon as possible is important. Part of the Sixth Amendment of the Constitution guarantees that a person accused of a crime has the...
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Walking out of jail after an arrest is likely one of the best feelings you may ever experience. There's just something about having your freedom back after losing it, even if you were only locked up for a day. But...
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Around 35,000 people are incarcerated at any given time in North Carolina. And while the reason for incarceration is different for everyone, one thing is true for everyone: if you're arrested you must either pay your bail or stay in...
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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...
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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...
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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 injuries. Who do we blame in...
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We all know that situation. You’re driving and suddenly you hear sirens and see flashing lights in your rearview mirror. You wonder — what have I done? Was I speeding? Will I get a ticket? Getting pulled over by police...
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Between May and July of 2019, the average number of days that individuals spent detained for immigration violations rose from 28 to 46. That is a substantial amount of time spent away from their friends and family awaiting trial. However,...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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