Did you know that around 1.4 million incidents of alcohol-related violence are committed against strangers every year? Engaging in binge drinking or prolong drinking increases the chances of committing violent offenses. This is just one reason why public intoxication laws...
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If you or a loved one have been detained by ICE, you know it can be a scary and confusing experience. Knowing your rights when dealing with an ICE agent is important, but unfortunately, that's not always enough. Sometimes, a person...
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Immigration to the United States is a complex process with many procedures that immigrants must follow. Immigrants who don’t follow these procedures could find themselves in custody and facing detention hearings to decide if they are a threat to national...
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Waiting for updates on a pending immigration application or case can make an already uncertain situation feel even more stressful. If it seems like your case is stuck in the system, keep in mind that in general, the immigration process...
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Did you know that there are more than 200 immigrant prisons and jails in the United States? No wonder that loved ones are finding themselves in a situation where they have to bail their relatives or friends out on bond. You...
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According to recently gathered court data, roughly 30% of those arrested and detained by The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are fortunate enough to be granted bail at a custody hearing. While this number may not immediately impressive on the surface,...
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Intimate partner violence alone affects more than 12 million people every year. Many people believe that domestic violence is limited to only physical abuse, but that isn't the case. There are several types of domestic violence that you should be...
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You may never think that you'll get arrested, but there is a significant portion of Americans who have had encounters with law enforcement. While we are a free country, there are still so many vague laws that can affect everyday...
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The beautiful state of Virginia is shaped by the Chesapeake Bay to the east and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west. The tenth state to become a part of the United States, Virginia has a rich and fascinating history,...
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Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free... The United States of America’s population reached close to 45-million foreign-born individuals in 2018. That number does not look to be going down any time soon. If...
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Are you dealing with DWI charges? If so, you could face a variety of outcomes, such as license revocation, jail time, and hefty fines. The severity of the offense depends on your record or if you've had previous DWI convictions....
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11% of North Carolina residents encounter a violent crime, and 24% encounter a property crime. While this doesn't make it the most dangerous state in the country, these are still worrying numbers. Crime statistics provide information to answer several important...
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Do you need bail on a DUI charge? Perhaps your friend or loved one cannot afford to get out of jail. If so, you need a bond agency to help you. For a fee, a bondsman will get you or...
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Do you know someone who has been incarcerated and placed on bail? Bail allows them to be released from jail if they pay a fee. However, this fee (bail) can be costly for the average person. As a result, they...
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Is your loved one in jail and seeking bail before their court hearing? Do you wonder where you can turn to find the money to bail them out without sacrificing your own finances? If so, then you need to find...
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Did you know that 10 million people are victims of domestic violence annually? Although so many people suffer from domestic violence every year, many others are subject to false accusations. If you're dealing with false domestic abuse charges, you came...
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It's an incredibly reckless thing to do. Putting their own life and the lives of others at stake, one can think of an impaired driver as being somewhere between ignorant at best, and downright selfish at worst. Yes, the appetite...
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If you think there’s no chance you’ll ever get arrested – think again! Statistics show that 80 percent of people arrested in the United States are accused of minor things, like disorderly conduct or other nuisance offenses. No one ever wants...
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In North Carolina, burglary is an extremely serious offense that carries heavy consequences. It's important to know everything surrounding the charge in order to mount a strong defense. If you or a loved one are facing this charge, this article...
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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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