Free…But Not Really: What You Can and Can’t Do While Out on Bail in North Carolina

November 28, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

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 that you may need it.The more information ...

Bail for Beginners: 9 Frequently Asked Questions about Bail Bonds in Charlotte, NC

November 14, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

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 pretty common after you or one of your loved ones has been arrested. In this ...

Your Guide to the DUI Bail Bond

September 11, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

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 out, it's easy to make a mistake with who ...

9 Things You Should Know About How Bail Works in Greensboro

August 28, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

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 how it is more of a risk-management ...

What to Know Before Cosigning a Bail Bond in North Carolina

August 15, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

As of August 2018, there were over 133,000 people in the correctional system in North Carolina. Chances are that many of them are waiting for bail or are hoping to post bail so that they can get out of jail as quickly as possible while they wait for ...

8 Reasons Why Your Loved One Might Be Denied Bail

August 1, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

Was your loved one recently arrested?If so, there's a good chance that they can post bail and avoid spending time behind bars prior to a conviction. However, there are some instances in which people are denied bail after getting arrested.If your ...

How Do Judges Determine the Price of Bail?

July 18, 2018 by Amistad Bail Bonds

If you or someone you love is dealing with the process of bail, you likely have a lot of things going on at once. You have a lot of questions about this process and aren't sure where to turn.The last thing you want to do is worry about whether or not ...

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 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 ...

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