Month: May 2021

The time immediately following an arrest can be confusing and scary. Many defendants do not know what the next steps are or what to expect. In North Carolina, defendants go through one or two initial hearings before the true court proceedings begin. Initial and first...

There may be months between your arrest and court proceedings. The bail process exists to help prevent you from spending that time in jail. Bail is money given to the court to hold until your court date. For less serious crimes, you may be able to post bail...