North Carolina DUI Laws and Statistics Every Driver Should Be Aware Of

February 12, 2020 by Amistad Bail Bonds

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 ...

Understanding the Deportation Process After an ICE Raid

January 26, 2020 by Amistad Bail Bonds

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 ...

Public Defender vs Private Attorney: Choosing the Best Defense

January 23, 2020 by Amistad Bail Bonds

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 right to ...

Failure to Appear: What Happens If You Skip Bail?

January 14, 2020 by Amistad Bail Bonds

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 after a few weeks go by, you might not ...

Do You Get Bail Money Back? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

January 14, 2020 by Amistad Bail Bonds

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 jail until your court ...

What’s the Difference Between Bail and Bond? The Beginner’s Guide

January 5, 2020 by Amistad Bail Bonds

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 ...

Can You Go to Jail for Not Paying Bail Bonds?

December 27, 2019 by Amistad Bail Bonds

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 ...

From Auto Accidents to Pedestrian Accidents: When an Accident Is a Crime

December 2, 2019 by Amistad Bail Bonds

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 ...

When the Lights Turn On: 8 Things to Do When You’re Pulled Over By Police

November 23, 2019 by Amistad Bail Bonds

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 is scary. But don’t worry, you’re ...

How Do Immigration Bonds Work and How Do You Get One?

November 15, 2019 by Amistad Bail Bonds

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, it doesn't have ...