Domestic Violence, Bail, & the “48-Hour Hold”
There are instances in the North Carolina where setting bond may be delayed by a judicial official for defendants charged with Domestic Violence and related …
What To Do Before Turning Yourself In
If you find out there is a warrant for your arrest, it’s best to get in contact with a criminal lawyer immediately so that you …
4 Great Tips For Surrendering To The Wake County Detention Center On An Outstanding Warrant
Coming to the realization that you will be surrendering yourself to the Wake County jail for an outstanding warrant can be an emotionally distressing experience. …
Scam Warning: The Grandparent Bail Bond Scam
Imagine getting a call in the middle of the night. The voice on the other end is a loved one who has run into trouble …
Effects of Solitary Confinement
Over the past few decades, the use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities has come under increasing scrutiny. There have been claims of increased recidivism …
Recent Legislation: North Carolina General Assembly House Bill 466
House Bill 466, a bill containing alterations to the regulations governing bail bond agents,was ratified in August. Several rules have been modified, including the minimum …
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Mental Health And North Carolina Prisons
In North Carolina, there have been increasing concern about how the mentally ill are treated in prisons. Specifically, there are worries that people suffering from …
How North Carolina Remedied Prison Overcrowding
In 2007, the NC Governor’s Crime Commission released a report entitled “A Discussion of Incarceration and Its Alternatives in North Carolina.” This report discussed the …
North Carolina Bail Legislation (Part 1)
North Carolina bail bond legislation is being updated by House Bill 641, effective on October 1, 2015. One of the key alterations expands the definition …
No Bounty Hunters Here
Bounty hunters, glorified in today’s entertainment media, are depicted as everything from suave agents that take down the bad guys to bumbling buffoons that happen …
