Post Bail Quickly to Be Home for the Holidays
Being stuck behind bars during the holiday season is a nightmare. ABC Bail Bonds can help you get out before the holidays roll around.
A Short History of How the Bail Bond System Began
Bail Bonds began in England long ago. Learn how they’ve changed in a modern context.
What Are the Different Types of Bail Bonds?
Ending up in jail is the last thing anyone wants to do. However, if that happens — there’s still a way out. So let’s talk about the best way out, i.e., bail bonds. There isn’t a particular type of bond that can encompass all crimes. In fact, there are plenty of different types of bail bonds that vary depending on the crime committed. Before we start talking about the types, it’s important to know what…
How Does an Appeal Bond Work?
Not every bond is there to let you leave jail. An appeal bond, instead, is a bond that you place to ensure payment of the judgement in case your appeal fails. In essence, it is a method for the state to protect itself from your potential bankruptcy. It’s not uncommon for the average person to have problems understanding how the U.S. justice system works. When it comes to the rules of appellate procedure, people often…
Common Questions People Have About Bail Bonds
What is a bail bond? A bail bond is posted by a guarantor of your choice resulting in your release from jail. It’s a way for the courts to ensure that you will be present at all of your bail hearings. Many people choose this option because you aren’t personally responsible for coming up with the entire bail amount– just 10%. This amount can be paid with U.S. currency or collateral. Why do bail bonds…
What not to do After You’ve Been Bailed Out
Depending on your circumstances, bail might be the only way for you to get back to your important obligations. Things like work, school, and family matters don’t stop when you’re arrested, so it’s best to take advantage of your bail opportunity so you can return to your life. However, being released on bail comes with some terms you can’t ignore. Misbehaving when you’ve been granted bail is a great way to lose the trust of…
What to do if Your Child is Arrested
No parent wants to hear that their child has been detained, but every parent should be prepared for that possibility. Being arrested is as scary for your kid as it is for you, so here’s how you can help your child after they’ve been detained. Get a Juvenile Defense Attorney Most defense attorneys don’t have the knowledge or experience to represent children in court. The legal process is completely different for children, so look for…
What to Expect After Multiple DWI Offenses in Texas
DUI and DWI offenses are treated differently depending on where you live, the damage you caused, and your past criminal record. In Texas, your third DWI offense is treated as a felony DWI with strict punishment. Here are the possible consequences of multiple DWI offenses in Texas. Fines and Jail Time Felony DWI charges can be punishable by fines up to $10,000. You’ll also have to pay annual fees for any repeating DWI charges. You…
Important Questions to Ask When Getting a Bail Bond
For most people out there, there are practically no opportunities to learn about the process of dealing with an arrest until it happens. Getting arrested and being sent to jail can be a frustrating, difficult process that no one is ever prepared to deal with, and whether it’s you stuck in a cell, or someone you care about, the first goal will always be to find a way to be released as quickly as possible.…
3 Things a Judge Considers When Deciding Bail
One of the primary reasons the bail system was established throughout America was to give people a way to continue living their normal lives while waiting for court proceedings to happen and for certain dates and times to arrive as part of the ongoing trial process. Instead of forcing people to stay confined to a stay jail cell while their case is processed, brought before a judge, and decided in court, bail has been designed…