--- title: "Bail Bonds Blog: Guides & Answers | Big Mike Bail Bonds NC (10)" 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. (10) --- We're open 24/7! 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What’s more, a large percentage of those who are pulled over for traffic stops (around half) are issued a ticket. While low-level traffic offenses are not likely to result in any severe penalties, other crimes, such as ...](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/traffic-tickets-and-parking-violations) ## [Types of Bail Bonds Surety Bail Bond: This is executed by private surety bail and at no cost to the taxpayers. Licensed bail agents post bonds with the court, guaranteeing a defendant’s appearance in court. The defendant’s appearance at all court dates becomes the sole responsibility of the bail agent and is the most ...](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/types-of-bail-bonds) ## [What To Do When You’ve Been Arrested For a DWI/DUI Being arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated can be a nightmare scenario. You may wonder how you’ll navigate the court system and if your driver’s license will be taken away. Whether or not it’s your first offense, you deserve a fair process in court.](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/what-to-do-when-youve-been-arrested-for-a-dwi-dui) ## [North Carolina Criminal Court Process The criminal process is not as easy as social media makes it out to be. Officers are required to follow a process when they suspect there has been a committed crime. Once the officer has made an arrest, police must also make sure that that you understand your miranda rights.](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/north-carolina-criminal-court-process) ## [What To Expect When You Get Arrested in Wake County What You Should Expect When a Loved One Gets Arrested When someone in Wake County is arrested, the defendant will be handcuffed, miranda rights are read and then your loved one is placed into the back of the police vehicle. More than likely the defendant will be transported to the Wake County ...](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/what-to-expect-when-you-get-arrested-in-wake-county) ## [How Does a Bail Bond Work? If you get a call late at night from the county detention center asking to bail your loved one out of jail, would you know what to do? We know that when a family member or someone you care about gets arrested, it can be stressful situation. Here at Big Mike Bail Bonds, we treat you like family and ...](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/how-does-a-bail-bond-work) ## [Responsibilities of Bailing Someone Out of Jail in NC? Do you have a loved one who is in jail? Do you need to get them out quickly, but don’t fully understand the legal language when signing the papers? Are you thinking about bailing a loved one out of jail, but don’t know exactly what it means to co-sign on their behalf? When assisting a loved one ...](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/responsibilities-bailing-someone-jail) ## [Beth Chapman: National Bail Bonds President Beth Chapman, the wife of “Dog the Bounty Hunter” (Duane Chapman), won her National Bail Bonds Association Presidential bid in February of 2016.](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/beth-chapman-national-bail-bonds-president) ## [North Carolina Bail Bonds: What You Need To Know All About Bail Bonds in North Carolina Don’t feel like you are the only one that doesn’t know about bail bonds. Many people don’t know what to expect or anything about the process until a loved one is arrested. Then, there are many questions that will go through the persons head about bail, the ...](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/bail-bonds-need-know) ## [Bail Bond for a DUI or DWI in NC At Big Mike Bail Bonds, we understand that everyone makes mistakes. Maybe you had one beer too many at that cookout, or maybe you had that extra glass of wine at dinner. Regardless of the cause, you see the flashing red and blue lights and find yourself slapped with a DWI. If that happens and you ...](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/bail-bond-dwi-dui) ## [Turning Yourself In: What You Need to Know Before You Go Did you recently find out that there is a warrant out for your arrest? Maybe you missed the hearing because you never got the notification or something came up and you couldn’t make it to your court date. Whatever the reason, if there is a warrant out for your arrest there are a few things you ...](https://www.bigmikebailbonds.com/blog/turning-need-know) ## [Should You Bail Someone Out Of Jail? Imagine this scenario: Your friend calls you at 2:30 a.m. from the Wake County Detention Center. She was arrested for a DWI. You have work the next day and finances are tight. 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