--- title: "Bail Bonds Blog: Guides & Answers | Big Mike Bail Bonds NC | Big Mike (7)" description: Straight answers about bail bonds in North Carolina, from how bail works to what happens if court is missed. Read the Big Mike Bail Bonds blog for real guidance. (7) --- We're open 24/7! 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Each year, more than 128,000 people enter the North Carolina jail system. If you are like most people, one of your first thoughts is how to get out. Fortunately, the majority are offered the option of paying bail in exchange for their release. If you’re not able to pay the bail set by the ...](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/do-you-get-bail-money-back) ## [![](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Big-Mike-BLOG-February-2022.png) Tips To Turn Yourself In If there is a warrant out for your arrest, what should you do? The best thing to do is to contact a lawyer and make plans to turn yourself in. Having a lawyer help you through the process can help things go smoothly, and here are four other tips to follow.](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/tips-to-turn-yourself-in) ## [![](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Big-Mike-BLOG-January-2022.png) Public Intoxication In North Carolina, public intoxication itself is not considered a crime. The police can take a drunk person home or to the hospital if they need medical attention. They can also hold a drunk person in jail only for 24 hours until they sober up, but for someone to actually get arrested for being ...](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/public-intoxication) ## [Four Reasons Why Bail May Be Denied If you or a loved one just got arrested, there will likely be an opportunity to post bail. Unfortunately, there are some situations where bail may be denied. If this is the case, you will want to understand why the judge may not have allowed bail. Here are four reasons someone may not be eligible ...](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/four-reasons-why-bail-may-be-denied) ## [Bail Bonds: Secured and Unsecured Going to jail can be scary, no matter the reason. No one wants to sit in jail and wait for a trial, but paying bail can be expensive. A bail bond can help you get out of jail fast, but what type of bond is right for you? There are two important types of bonds: secured and unsecured. You need to ...](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/bail-bonds-secured-and-unsecured) ## [Questions for Your Bail Bondsman Many of us don’t plan on needing a bail bond until it happens. If you or a loved one end up in trouble, you may be stuck wondering which bondsman is the best for your situation. It is important to find an experienced and knowledgeable bail bondsman. Here are some questions you can ask to find the ...](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/questions-for-your-bail-bondsman) ## [Bail for Different Types of Crime It can be very scary when a loved one calls you from jail needing help. Your mind may begin to spin, wondering how you can help them and how much the bail might be. The average rate for bail varies depending on the crime. While many factors play into the cost of bail, here are the averages for ...](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/bail-for-different-types-of-crime) ## [First Time Facing the Law If you are dealing with the law for the first time, bail might seem like a complicated matter. Many of our customers are unsure about how to get out of jail when they initially call us. The professionals at Big Mike Bail Bonds are experienced and well versed in the judicial system and can help you ...](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/first-time-facing-the-law) ## [Is There Really a Free Option? Many people have heard of the phrase “Get out of jail free card.” The question is, can you really make it out of jail totally free? Surprisingly, the answer is yes! There is a possibility that the courts will release someone, “O.R.” meaning “on their own recognizance.” That means they have provided ...](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/is-there-really-a-free-option) ## [Working with Big Mike If you find yourself in jail, you have enough to worry about with responsibilities like a family or a job to get to the next day. Big Mike Bail Bonds can help you to get out of jail and get on with your life. Our experienced and knowledgeable bail bondsmen will walk you through the process, so you ...](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/working-with-big-mike) ## [Pretrial Release in North Carolina If you get arrested, it is possible for you to be released from jail before your trial. Do you know what the conditions are for pretrial release in North Carolina? 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