The 4 Most Common Conditions of Probation
Most people will agree that probation is a better alternative to incarceration. The most difficult part of this designation, however, is simply following the conditions of probation. In this post we will explain what exactly probation is and the most common conditions that apply to it so you can know what to expect if you ever find yourself in this situation. What is Probation? Probation is a court-mandated sanction applied to an individual found guilty…
Had Too Much Scary fun and Ended Up in Jail? Speedy Bail Bonds in Houston, Texas
Halloween is near and the demons are out…did you end up in trouble? Were the bad influences around you too much? Did you make a mistake and now you are stuck in a Houston jail? ABC Bail Bonds offers speedy bail bonds all over the Houston area. With all of the Halloween shenanigans taking place right now, it’s easy to make poor choices and break the law. After all, Jason did get away with everything.…
How To Stay Safe On A Night Out
It is essential to be safe while you are having fun. Here’s a few tips on how to stay safe on a night out.
What Does “Released On Own Recognizance” Mean and How Do I Get It?
When you are granted a release on your own recognizance (ROR), you are formally promising in writing that you will appear at court date. Essentially, it is a promise, granted at a magistrates discretion. But what qualifies someone for an ROR? In this post, we will attempt to further define a release on one’s own recognizance and explain what goes into deciding who is granted them. Own Recognizance Defined An ROR, or a personal bond,…
The Shortest Jail Sentences Ever
Most people spend a few days or hours in jail waiting to get bailed out. Jail often serves as a holding cell that people get in and out of fairly quickly. Most people are able to post bail and await trial from home and continue on with their daily life, but some aren’t able to get out on bail and are therefore forced to await trial from their cell. Here are the stories of two…
Say Yes To The Suit: Court Dress Code
If you have an appointment in a courtroom, you probably aren’t spending too much time thinking about what outfit you are going to wear. Whether you have ever been to court or not, you have undoubtedly noticed on TV or in photos that the attire for lawyers, defendants, plaintiffs, and even the audience is strictly business professional. But why is that? In this post, we will discuss what the court dress code is, the reasons…
Differences Between Jail And Prison
There are two main differences between jail and prison, the length of time and the type of conviction.
What To Use As Bail Bond Collateral
Collateral is often used in situations where security is required for the party that takes on any liability to follow through on their end of the bargain. The same principle applies to bail bonds. Although there are several types of bonds, a surety bond is the most standard. Because liability is transferred over to the bail bondsman when they put up bail on their client’s behalf, bail bond collateral is often required to soften the…
When Is A Minor Tried As An Adult?
Few things can be more terrifying than having one of your children get arrested, especially if you aren’t clear on the inner workings of the justice system. Minors under the age of 17 are usually tried in a juvenile court, but there are certain situations in which they can be tried as an adult. Any minor tried as an adult is entering into a pretty scary situation, but ABC Bail bonds can help you be…
Longest-Served Prison Sentence: 70 Years Behind Bars
People do bad and illegal things, we’ve known this for a while. That’s partly why we are in the business of bailing people out of jail! Here are some of the longest-served prison sentences and what they did to earn such hefty sentences. There is a lesson to be learned from these men, we would say don’t follow in their footsteps. If trouble finds you, call ABC Bail Bonds for help. Number 1 Longest-Served Prison…