Legal Question in Criminal Law in North Carolina

I'm a poor college student and I have an order for my arrest for missing a court date. I talked to a lawyer and he said he can recall the order for 250 but i think it might be better to just g oto court room and try to pay bail maybe? im trying to spend as least money as possible.


Asked on 5/14/14, 3:26 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Kenneth Love Ken Love Law

Its NEVER a good idea to try and handle criminal charges on your own. A criminal charge on your record could affect your education and WILL affect your job search.

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Answered on 5/14/14, 6:59 pm

Bail will very likely be more than $250. Of course you get that money back if you show up to court next time. If you post your own bond you could then possibly sign a cash bond release to pay your attorney. If you intend to hire an attorney anyway this method will end up costing you $0 to handle your own OFA. Or you could go through a Bail Bondsman. If you do that you may pay less but you will not get that money back. Further, if you are really a poor college student, why have you not applied for a public defender attorney? This won't necessarily be cheaper than hiring your own lawyer if you are found guilty or plead guilty but you would not need to lay out any money up front. Anything that you would owe the state for a public defender attorney can be paid back through a probationary sentance.

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Answered on 5/14/14, 8:32 pm


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