Traffic violations are among the most common offenses in the United States. 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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

Beth Chapman, the wife of “Dog the Bounty Hunter” (Duane Chapman), won her National Bail Bonds Association Presidential bid in February of 2016.

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 ...

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. Do you bail out your friend?

Being arrested and charged with a crime may be one of the worst experiences for the person being put in the handcuffs and for the friends and family of the person in jail. Regardless of your role, you’ll find yourself in the same situation: You have little control, you don’t know what to do, and ...

If you happen to find yourself behind bars you most likely want to handle this situation quietly, quickly, and privately as possible. You may even want to keep your friends and family out of your sticky situation.

The holidays are supposed to be a time to take a break from your mundane work or school routine, to relax, and to spend time with your family members.

The idea of getting arrested, getting put behind bars, and hiring an expert bail bondsman can be terrifying. However, there are a few things you can keep in mind that will help you understand what to do if you get arrested.

Don’t trust Law & Order or NCIS as a source for all of your information regarding America’s court system. Just because you’re an avid crime-related television show watcher, doesn’t mean you know everything about the legal system.