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Do you know what to do if you get arrested? You go straight to jail and then what? Getting out of jail should be your top priority. No one wants to spend days in jail. The conditions are horrible. Jails are at max capacity, which can put your safety at risk. So what can you do […]
Bail bonding is a unique service. It allows someone in the tightest position of their life a chance to make things right. When a defendant goes before the judge in a bail hearing, if he or she cannot pay the full amount, there’s still hope. As long as they can cover 15% of the bail amount, a bail bond company can […]
128,000 people go to jail each year in North Carolina. And thanks to North Carolina law, everyone who is not charged with a capital offense has the right to be bailed out of jail. But what is bail, and how is that different from a bail bond? How do they work, and how do they […]
The average cost of bail has increased from around $25,000 to over $50,000 in recent years. Suffice to say, many people don’t have the ability to pay these high prices right away. This is where bail bonds companies come in. When you’re in a financial pinch or can’t scrape up the money to pay bail, […]
Over ten million people are arrested in the United States every year. But, some crimes are more common than others. Read on to learn about the most common crimes. 1. Theft Theft is the most common crime in the United States. This is specific to burglary and larceny. Crimes included under this category include pickpocketing, […]
More than 10 million people are arrested in the United States every year. If you are among these, you have likely gone through the bail bonds process and have an arraignment set. You may be wondering what happens if you miss your court date? The short answer is that missing a court date when out […]
Did you hear about Billy Bingham? Jailed in a North Carolina prison, Billy was one of the many inmates who caught COVID-19. It was about half-past midnight, when Billy took his last breath, making him the 9th prisoner to die of COVID-19 in North Carolina. If you have a friend or loved one in jail, […]
Going to court for the first time is an experience that can cause a lot of anxiety and distress. It’s normal for all first-timers to feel nervous. If you have a court date that is approaching and it’s your first time appearing in front of a judge, you will need to appear confident and positive. […]
You never know when it might happen. You get a call in the middle of a night. A friend or loved one has been jailed and they need your help posting bail. You have several options to consider. Your first thought might be contacting a bail bondsman. These companies will pay the full bail amount […]
Drug laws have been undergoing extensive changes and revisions in 2020, like nearly every other aspect of life. This is a good sign for drug laws that have been badly in need of investigation for a long time. It’s not good news for everybody, unfortunately. Nor is it good news for people trying to keep […]
