Your Guide to Posting Bail During the COVID-19 Crisis
If your loved one has been arrested, you’re probably wondering how you can bail them out of jail without breaking social distancing guidelines. Most bail bond agencies offer a range of options so you can bail your loved one out without breaking your social distance, and ABC Bail Bonds is no different. Here are a few ways you can complete the bail process without leaving your home. Posting Bail Over the Phone One of the…
How to Avoid Time Wasters When Posting Bail
Time is an extremely important factor in getting bailed out of jail. Not getting bailed out fast enough could mean missing out on work, school, or important bills, which can make it harder to transition back into the world and move past an arrest. Whether you’re posting bail for yourself or a loved one, here are a few ways you can avoid wasting time and get out as fast as possible. 24/7 Bail Bond Services…
What To Do if You’re Arrested During A Protest
From suffragettes to civil rights activists, protesters have done a lot to better our country. If you’re planning to join the protests happening across America right now, you should be prepared for the possibility of being arrested. Even peaceful protesters have been detained, so it’s important to do everything you can to prepare. Here’s everything you need to know about staying safe at protests, as well as what you should do if you get arrested.…
Most Texas Prisons Have No Air Conditioning for Inmates
Jails and prisons aren’t comfortable places to stay, and they aren’t meant to be. Most states take a hands-off approach to regulating the conditions of jails and prisons, which can sometimes be extremely uncomfortable and even dangerous to inmates. Texas is a state known for its summer heat waves which usually exceed 100 degrees, but the state government is opposed to mandating air conditioning in its correctional facilities. If you’ve been arrested and need out…
Harris County is Expanding COVID-19 Testing Inside Jails
Everyone is doing the best they can to slow the spread of COVID-19 by following the CDC’s safety guidelines. Self-quarantining at home, avoiding large gatherings, improved sanitation and using protective gear like masks and gloves are all important, but inmates in jails can’t do any of these things, which has caused the virus to spread faster in jails than it does among the general population. Despite this, many counties have declined to take the necessary…
Bail Bond Services are Essential, but Not for Violent Offenders
We get it: everyone makes mistakes, and we don’t get to choose the consequences. If your mistake lands you or a loved one in jail, call ABC Bail Bonds. We’ll work hard to get you out of jail and back to your life as soon as possible. Jail isn’t the ideal way to spend your time, but the spread of COVID-19 makes jail a dangerous place to be. Instead of releasing inmates so they can…
Houston Cancels Civil Jury Trials
With the outbreak of the Coronavirus, social distancing has become increasingly important. It’s been stated that everyone should avoid being in groups of more than 10 people if they can. Schools have been cancelled, people are foregoing their social plans, and many companies have their employees working from home. It’s very important to keep the disease as contained as possible, and Houston’s courts have recently announced the measures they’ll be taking: Anybody who has been…
What To Expect When Facing your First DUI or DWI
We all know not to drink and drive. From PSAs to billboards to flashing signs on the highway, you probably know that driving under the influence is a bad idea. But sometimes we make mistakes. Sometimes you accidentally drink too much, you don’t have a designated driver, and hey, you house is only a few blocks away. Getting a first offense DUI or DWI is terrifying and comes with a lot of shame. ABC Bail…
How Houston Jails Can Prepare for a Corona Virus Outbreak
The recent spread of COVID-19 (known as the corona virus) has caused many to worry about public health and safety. While those of us walking free must worry about ourselves, those who are incarcerated are also at risk of contracting and succumbing to the virus. People’s ability to self-quarantine and obtain supplies to stay safe and sanitary does not carry over into jails and prisons. The health and wellbeing of those behind bars are just…
Are Houston’s Jail Populations at Risk for Coronavirus?
The recent downtrend in the spread of corona virus in China was disrupted by an outbreak of the virus in Hubei prisons, wherein over 500 more people have been infected. This recent news has illuminated the poor conditions of China’s prisons, from the overcrowded and unclean conditions to the unprofessional attitude of staff members. It was a neglectful prison system that contributed to this devastating outbreak, which raises the question: are America’s jailhouses and prisons…