If you are being asked to co-sign a bail bond, then that likely means that a close family member or friend is in legal trouble. That is a stressful situation to find yourself in, and stress can make it difficult to think things through and make logical decisions. However, it is very important that you […]
Burglary is a serious crime. If you’ve been accused of burglary and are arrested, the following sequence of events has the potential to disrupt your life as you know it. Posting bail, working with a bail bondsman in Angleton and going through court can be a challenging and long process. Additionally, burglary in the state […]
After you post bail, the next step in the criminal process is to wait for your sentencing hearing, assuming your case was a misdemeanor and you intend to plead guilty or no contest. The sentencing portion of your case will be very brief, especially if the judge is following a schedule that outlines sentencing guidelines […]
If you’ve ever gotten out of jail on bail before, the next step is to attend a court hearing at which the judge will give you a sentence for your crime. For people facing serious charges, there is always even a very slight temptation to attempt to flee and skip out on the hearing, which […]
Skipping bail is a serious offense. If you attempt to hide or run rather than appearing in court, there are some significant consequences, both for you as well as for the person who cosigned for you on any criminal bonds or civil bonds that allowed you to get out of jail to begin with. With […]