Bail is the state’s process by which they attempt to guarantee that a person charged with a crime will appear for trial. This is achieved by asking for collateral, usually in the form of cash. When the defendant appears for and completes their pre-trial and trial procedures, bail is returned at the end of the […]
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What Happens When a Person Gets Arrested While Out on a Bail Bond?
What happens if a person who has been freed on a bail bond gets re-arrested by the police? This is a circumstance that does occasionally arise, and when it does, you might wonder what steps you’ll need to take. The good news is that there will not be any direct impact on the bond if […]
What Are Your Bail Bond Options for Holiday Arrests?
The holiday season should be a time of peace and joy for everyone, but unfortunately that’s not always how it works out. If you receive a phone call indicating you have a loved one who was arrested during the holidays, that can quickly throw a wrench in your plans and take the energy out of […]
Texas Bail Reform and Who It Affects
In May 2019, the Texas House of Representatives approved a bail reform bill. Arising from incidents leading to federal court rulings, jail deaths and a state trooper’s murder, it changes the pretrial jailing practices in Texas. That affects the administration of bail bonds in Angleton, as there are new standards for setting bail. Here are […]
How Bail Bonds Work in Texas
The bail bond industry in Texas is tightly regulated and often the last resort for accused people. Rather than pay the full bail, the bail bond requires a down payment in return for paying the remainder of the bail. This often allows the accused to be released from jail until their trial or sentencing hearing. […]