As anyone who has experienced this knows, getting a call from a loved one saying they are in jail gives you a sinking feeling. This one phone call sends your life into chaos and brings on a feeling of panic. What do you need to do? What are the steps for bailing someone out of jail? Below, we answer these initial questions about bailing someone out of jail with help from the pros at DJ’s Bail Bonds. DJ’s Bail Bonds is a licensed bail bonds agency serving multiple cities in North Carolina. Our area of operations includes:   Pittsboro Bail Bonds in Chatham County, NC Louisburg Bail Bonds ..read more

Are you worried about your NC criminal record? The good news is that in December 2017, Governor Roy Cooper signed a law that helps more people expunge crimes from their records. This law can possibly help you, too. To help you understand the ins and outs of this Senate Bill 445, DJ’s Bail Bonds agency offers some information, below. Criminal charges can be expunged, and here is how. What is New Under this law? The new NC law reduces the amount of time you must wait to expunge your non-violent misdemeanor or felony convictions from your record. This means you can enjoy the benefits of a clear b ..read more

If you are getting a North Carolina bail bond for yourself or someone you love, one of your big questions is likely, “Is bail money refundable?” This is a common question, since bailing someone out of jail is so costly. But there is no straight answer because there are multiple factors involved. Role of Bail Money Bail money is your assurance to the court that you or the charged individual will show up for hearings as required. It is similar to putting up collateral for a loan. For the courts to let someone out of jail pending trial, they need assurance that the individual will not run away fr ..read more

Bonding yourself or someone you love out of jail is rarely a planned experience. It is an emotional process, typically one pursued in a hurry. But buying a bail bond is one of the best ways to gain freedom enough to return home and work on your case. Even if you cannot afford the bail bond premium, your down payment, you have other options based upon your financial capabilities. One such option is no-interest bail bond financing. Your Down Payment for a Bail Bond Most bail bonds companies require a down payment equal to 10 percent of the bail bond amount established by the court. If you cannot ..read more

With so many television shows depicting life in jail, it is easier now than ever before to understand what your loved one goes through after arrest. These shows likely to make you want to bail them out even faster, too. Otherwise, they face the struggles of sleeping, eating, staying safe, and maintaining good health while locked up. Why Bail Them Out? In jail, your locked up loved one still needs financial support. Each time they call you, they must do so using a prepaid phone card that you likely provide. They also need commissary funds in order to have enough to eat and something to look for ..read more

police officer and man arrested for drug possession. A drug possession arrest in North Carolina is serious. It will change your life, one way or another. But what happens to your everyday life and the consequences you face largely depend upon the steps you take following your arrest. In our state, the substances involved in a drug possession arrest typically include heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana and party drugs like MDMA. The recent years have brought an increase in opioid abuse, in particular. North Carolina has not been immune to that trend. As a result, the state’s courts ha ..read more

If you are applying for a job or going through some other process requiring a background check, not having a clean criminal record is terrifying. But you can relax somewhat in knowing that 30 percent of Americans share having a criminal record. One third of us faced arrest, being taken into police custody or prosecution for criminal charges. Not having a clean criminal record certainly makes getting some types of jobs more difficult. This is true whether you are a defendant now or went through the criminal courts decades ago. Instead of feeling nervous or uncertain about your employment future ..read more

North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) Article 26 specifies the rules of pre-trial release in the state. If you are facing criminal charges and a trial process, these provisions enable you to return home instead of awaiting trial in jail. But you have to follow clear guidelines and meet specific requirements for eligibility. Below, we explore North Carolina pre-trial release to provide you with basic information about your possible rights and court expectations. But at the same, these general rules may not apply to your case. People charged with some crimes or held under certain circumstances ..read more

A North Carolina domestic violence case is a serious matter, whether you are guilty or innocent of the charges filed against you. You should never underestimate the problems this type of case can cause in your life. Ensure you have time to prepare for court by hiring a good defense attorney and get out of jail on bail. DJ’s Bail Bonds can help you get out of jail on bail, so you can focus on handling the rest. DJ’s Bail Bonds provides bail bond services in the following counties: Chatham Franklin Harnett Johnston Lee Wake If you find yourself in jail because of a North Carolina domestic viol ..read more

North Carolina state government protects the interests of its more than 10 million citizens. Among the laws in place is one that permits bounty hunting. However, the state also prohibits the use of this term of “hunting,” instead of calling people filling this role “bail bond runners.” Bail runners perform many of the same duties as traditional bounty hunters, doing so under license from the North Carolina Department of Insurance. What Do North Carolina Bounty Hunters Do? Bail bond runners, like other states’ bounty hunters, conduct research and investigate fugitives from justice. These fugiti ..read more