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 ...

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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 been ...

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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, you no longer ...

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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 been ...

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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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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 crime might be able to ...

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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 to avoid doing ...

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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 to do when you're placed in jail ...

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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 who face ...

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