Every spring, the Texas landscape lights up with gorgeous bluebonnets that are beginning to bloom. Many are tempted to pick bluebonnets because they are so stunningly beautiful, but a lot of people are under the impression that it’s illegal to do so. Learning a little more about this beautiful flower, its importance and the laws […]
Getting arrested is a confusing, stressful and frightening time for anyone, and it is understandable that the person being arrested may not know what to do, who to call or where to turn for help. However, there are several “do’s and don’ts” to follow should someone be arrested for a crime. DO NOT run away. […]
An arrest warrant is a legal document issued by a Judge. It gives law enforcement the authority to arrest the person named in the warrant. The warrant states that a crime was committed, the date it was committed, and that there is probable cause to believe that the person named in the warrant committed the […]
When you are arrested, except in rare circumstances, you have a right to post bail. This simply means that a certain amount of money is given to the court to guarantee that you will show up for your court date. How is bail set for misdemeanor charges? The more serious the charges are, the higher […]
When a defendant skips on bail, a bounty hunter can track down the fugitive for money, assisting law enforcement, bail bondsmen, and the public in the process. In contrast to the bounty hunters of long ago–who brought in fugitives dead or alive based on the demands of wanted posters–modern bounty hunters handle arrests and transport […]
The following are the four most common types of bail bonds for defendants who do not have the option of being released on citation. The Four Most Common Types of Bail Bonds: Cash Bond For a cash bond, hard cash is paid for the full amount of bail. The person who posts a cash bail […]
