The Texas bail bond system gives criminal defendants the right to bail, with the exception of some extreme cases. The Texas Constitution Article 1, Section 11 deals with bail bonds and conditions in which bail may be denied or revoked. If you have been charged with a crime and have questions about the Texas constitution […]
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Factors That Affect Your Bail
Bail bonds allow criminal defendants to be released from jail after they’re charged with a crime—it’s a promise to appear in court in exchange for freedom, backed by some sort of collateral. Depending on where you were charged with a crime, bail can look quite different from state to state, and even from county to […]
What If You Can’t Afford Bail?
Those people who find themselves in the crosshairs of the criminal justice system are in for a tough road. Whether you’ve been arrested for a DUI, theft, drug charges or even a series of unpaid parking tickets, finding yourself behind bars is no one’s idea of a good time. For a lot of those people, […]
Forfeited Bail Bonds: What You Should Know
Seeing a jail cell door shut and locked is one of the most unnerving and frightening experiences in which a person can find themselves. Fortunately, there’s the bail bond system. This humane fixture of the criminal justice process allows people to pledge money or property in exchange for their temporary freedom. The charges still stand, […]