5 Expert Tips for First-Time Inmates
Facing incarceration for the first time can be daunting. Here are five crucial tips to help you navigate this challenging experience. 1. Stay Calm and Composed Maintaining your composure is essential. Remaining calm can help you avoid unnecessary trouble and make a positive impression on both inmates and guards. It’s important to breathe deeply, think before you speak or act, and focus on staying level-headed, even in stressful situations. 2. Understand the Rules Familiarize yourself…
A Brief Glossary of Bail Bond Terms
The process of being arrested and booked into a county jail isn’t fun. Not only is it stressful, but it can be confusing. Legal jargon can sometimes be staggering, and important information may take longer to process because of it. This only results in more stress and time wasted. ABC Bail Bonds looks out for the Houston community and goes above and beyond to serve Houston County residents. To lessen as much stress as possible,…
A Grim Look Into Prison Life in Harris County
Recently, several publications throughout Houston have been shedding light on concerns surrounding Harris County jails and the Houston Police Department (HPD). One of these major publications is the Houston Chronicle, who recently published several remarkable articles about the treatment of prison inmates within the Harris County jail system. These articles were disturbing as they were eye-opening, and the following consist of just some of the revelations: RELATED: Turning Yourself In? What You Need to Know…
Turning Yourself In? What You Need to Know
Sometimes your entire day can be flipped upside down in a matter of moments. This is especially true for those going through legal troubles. Whether you missed court dates, violated your probation or didn’t pay your fines, an arrest warrant means you must turn yourself in to law enforcement. This may have come as a shock to you, or maybe you knew it was coming. Regardless of your experience with the legal system, having to…
Top 3 Crimes in Harris County
With a great population comes great crime, and Harris County definitely has a great population. In fact, it’s the most populous county in Texas, and third most populous in the entire country. Within its borders are Houston, Spring, Cypress, Humble, La Porte, and Pasadena to name just a few. As some may know, Humble is considered the most dangerous city in Texas and has some of the highest crime rates around. However, we’ve compiled the…
Will You Get Your Bail Money Back?
Those who have experienced going to jail and being convicted of a crime have often wondered: where does the bail money go? For parents, friends or colleagues who have bailed a loved one out of jail, the curious sentiment remains: “will I get my bail money back?” While there isn’t always a straight answer, there are guidelines and requirements that help clear the picture. For instance, while the term “bail bonds” are often used in…
When Can Courts Deny Bail?
Before we get started, let’s explain bail. Bail is a trade—of either property or money—with a court for releasing a defendant from jail in exchange for their return to court for trial. If the defendant doesn’t appear on the scheduled court date, the bail will then be forfeited. That means you won’t get your money back—trust us, it’s not worth fleeing. However, suspects fleeing or not appearing for their court date is uncommon. Fortunately, it’s…
10 Ways to Have a Safe Police Encounter
Being stopped by the police is a frightening experience. While it’s true that everyone has a different experience when encountering the police, there are definitive ways to increase your chances of having a safe police encounter. When being stopped or pulled over by the police in Texas or anywhere else in the country, follow these ten pieces of advice to ensure a safe police encounter, and a safe return home. RELATED: Have an Active Warrant?…
Have an Active Warrant? Here’s How to Avoid Jail
Receiving that letter about a warrant is scary, we know. We deal with active warrants on a daily basis, and sit through many consultations with both individuals and families dealing with warrants. While it may seem scary thinking about law enforcement technically searching for you, don’t panic. You do have many ways to work around an active warrant—without going to jail. Before we start, it’s important to know exactly where you stand with the legal…
How to Tell Your Boss About an Arrest… and Keep Your Job
Whether you’re preparing to go to jail or you just got out, your job may be a looming thought on your mind. If you were arrested unexpectedly, did you get a chance to call your employer first? If you’re planning to turn yourself in, did you let your employer know? There are many deciding factors around retaining a job after going to jail, but a lot of them depend on two crucial elements: communication and…