5 Rights You Have When Pulled Over By Police

June 8, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

Uh-oh! There they are -- those red and blue flashing lights in your rearview mirror. You're about to be pulled over by police. You want the whole thing to be over with yesterday; the cop probably does too. How can you speed it along? First, have a ...

How do Bail Bonds Work for Drug Arrests?

June 4, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

Being arrested on drug charges is no joke. Lawmakers take those charges very seriously. Serious enough where it's likely that when you appear in court, the judge will order a bail amount to be paid. If you can't pay that amount, you'll stay in jail. But ...

The Consequences of a First DUI Conviction in North Carolina

May 31, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

When caught driving under the influence of either drugs or alcohol, there are severe consequences, no matter the state you live in within the United States. However, North Carolina is a state which holds some of the most stringent penalties when charged ...

How Much Will a DUI Really Cost You?

May 28, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

Did you know that getting a DUI involves much more than just spending a night in jail and losing your driver's license? It's true- DUI consequences can ruin your life, even if you weren't involved in a motor vehicle accident. A single DUI conviction can ...

What Happens if You Don’t Show Up to Court?

May 22, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

Every year in the US, more than 20% of people facing charges fail to appear in court. If you are out on bail you may experience overwhelming feelings of anxiety as your court date draws nearer. You may be feeling the same way if you have posted bail ...

What Do You Need to do to Become a Bail Bondsman?

May 18, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

For the last couple of years, one of the ways to get out of jail has been to hire a bail bondsman. It is a great service for those who are locked up and don't have a fast solution for posting bail. To become one, you'll need to complete the training, ...

What Can You Do if You Think You’re the Victim of an Unlawful Arrest

May 14, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

New York City paid nearly $600,000 to settle a false arrest lawsuit. The Occupy Wall Street protestors were arrested while on the sidewalk on New Years Day 2012. The complaint stated that the protestors had been ordered to disperse but were not allowed to ...

How do Bail Bonds Work and Who Needs Them?

May 10, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

In trouble with the law? The most recent figures from the FBI show that there are over 10.5 million arrests made every year. If you or someone you care about is in this position, you need to think about the options available for release. The best ...

Arrested for Public Intoxication? Here’s What to Do Next

May 6, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

With alcohol and drugs involved in nearly 80% of all crimes people are arrested for, public intoxication laws use those numbers as a reason to arrest people. While the correlation isn't irrelevant, it's given more value than it may deserve. Many of the ...

Are There Different Types of Drug Possession Charges?

May 2, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

In 2016, there were 1,500,000 arrests for drug crimes. 85% of those were drug possession charges. With those numbers, it's not uncommon for people to find themselves in jail with possession charges. Courts and criminal charges can be pretty ...

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