Why a Bail Bondsman is Better than your Best Friend
It’s the middle of the night, and the worst scenario you can imagine is slowly taking shape. Instead of being at home, or comfortably relaxing somewhere you feel safe, you’ve somehow ended up in jail. Aside from the frustration, you’re probably feeling, the burning question of how you can get released is one of the most important problems you’re stuck dealing with. In many situations, your options to get released from jail are limited, and…
“Don’t Be Afraid”: How to Explain an Arrest to Children
The saddest and most unfortunate situation for a child is to witness their parents’ arrest. Different age groups respond differently, but children of all ages from toddler to youth must be respectfully spoken to and have the situation explained to them to reverse the effects of any trauma down the line. Here are a few safe and proven ways to speak to a child about their parents’ arrest. Ages 1-4 For toddlers, their perception of…
Why You Should Absolutely Remain Silent After Your Arrest
“You have the right to remain silent” is one of the very few statements from Supreme Court law that Americans know by heart, and for a good reason. According to attorneys, the best thing anyone can do after an arrest is to remain absolutely silent. Not only is it the safest plan, but you’ll reduce the risk of damaging your defense by 100%. The statement beginning with, “You have a right to remain silent” derives…
Can Police Search Your Cell Phone Without a Warrant?
Think back to your high school history class. Can you remember the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution? If it’s not on the tip of your tongue, you’re not alone. Most Americans are woefully unaware of their constitutional rights. But the contents of that amendment are worth remembering – it prohibits searches of your personal property, and that includes your cell phone. Constitutional amendments are one thing, but do they hold up in real life? The…
All About Appolition: The Bail Money App
Did you know: Every year, millions of Americans are incarcerated without being able to escape because they can’t afford to pay their bail? What’s known as the “cash bail system” has inadvertently led both the un-convicted and sometimes the innocent to stay behind bars for weeks, months, and in some cases years. Fed up with the obvious downsides of cash bail system and who it hurts the most – poor and disadvantaged Americans – two…
Where Does My Bail Money Go?
When an individual is sentenced to prison, their sentence includes the possibility of parole. Prisoners who commit particularly heinous or brutal crimes are often left to serve out their sentence without the possibility of parole. Many of us are familiar with these terms because we watch the news or crime dramas on television, but what does parole entail, exactly? Who decides to reward a prisoner with parole, and what goes into that decision?
Everything You Need to Know About Parole
When an individual is sentenced to prison, their sentence includes the possibility of parole. Prisoners who commit particularly heinous or brutal crimes are often left to serve out their sentence without the possibility of parole. Many of us are familiar with these terms because we watch the news or crime dramas on television, but what does parole entail, exactly? Who decides to reward a prisoner with parole, and what goes into that decision?
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Getting a Bail Bond
If you or a loved one has run afoul of the law, any mistakes you make could slow down or jeopardize the bail bond process. The longer you stay in jail, the more likely it is that something will go wrong. From illegal interrogations to physical assault by other prisoners, anything can happen behind bars. ABC Bail Bonds is available 24/7 to help you find a way out as quickly as possible! Call us any…
The Deep Criminal History of the Man Who Murdered Sandeep Dhaliwal
On September 27, Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal, 42, was shot and killed during a routine traffic stop by repeat offender Robert Solis. He was the first observant Sikh to become a sheriff’s deputy in Harris County. The fatal traffic stop took place at 12:23 p.m. local time. It went normally at first until Deputy Dhaliwal walked back toward his vehicle. At this time, Robert Solis exited his car and ran toward Dhaliwal from…