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,…
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…
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…
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 Use Credit to Your Advantage With a Bail Bond
If you’ve ever had to spend the night in jail or know someone who’s been arrested, you know that dealing with the legal system—in jail, no less—can evoke feelings of loss and hopelessness. This is especially true when the judge sets a high bail bond that’s seemingly impossible to simply dish out cash for, much less on the spot. Moreover, Being in Houston, those bail bond amounts are no easy feat; Harris County judges are…