Need a Speedy Release From a Houston Jail?
If you have been arrested in Houston, Texas, then you are in need of a bail bond. That is your quick ticket out of jail– at least for now. As long as you follow all of the bail rules, build up a great defense team, and show up to court, you have a good shot of getting your charges dropped. ABC Bail Bonds is the first step. Give our bondsmen a call, and we’ll grant…
Common Questions People Have About Bail Bonds
What is a bail bond? A bail bond is posted by a guarantor of your choice resulting in your release from jail. It’s a way for the courts to ensure that you will be present at all of your bail hearings. Many people choose this option because you aren’t personally responsible for coming up with the entire bail amount– just 10%. This amount can be paid with U.S. currency or collateral. Why do bail bonds…
What to Expect Your First Time In Jail
Imagine finding yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time. You may be driving home after drinking too much or find yourself in an illegal situation. Then, suddenly, you see the swirling red and blue lights, hear the sirens, and see the officers bursting onto the scene. You suddenly realize that you’re not going to get out of this one: you’re going to jail. If you have never been to jail before, the prospect…
Hurricanes and Inmate Overpopulation: The Impact on Harris County Jail Staff and Inmates
Ever since Hurricane Harvey demolished the Harris County Criminal Justice Center in downtown Houston in 2017, the justice system has been facing a backlog of mounting cases. This has been increasing the pressure put on the Harris County Jail—including its growing population of inmates. Related: A Grim Look Into Prison Life in Harris County Harris County Jail’s Inmate Overpopulation Takes a Toll on Staff According to Darryl Coleman, the chief of the Criminal Justice Command…
How to Find Any Inmate Arrested in Texas
We know how frustrating it can be to locate someone who’s been arrested. Sometimes, searching for an inmate is easy and simple—other times, it can be seemingly impossible. Unfortunately, many websites on the internet show expired inmate lists or lists that aren’t credible enough to maintain an accurate database. So how do you find an inmate easily and without hassle? Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Database Thankfully, searching for an inmate is easy and…
When Harris County Bail Bond Companies Fought Back
Despite the request of three bail bond companies to delay the start of proposed revisions on new bail rules, a Harris County judge sided with lawyers for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and a list of new Democratic judges trying to loosen misdemeanor bail rules back in February. The three bail bond companies argued that the court-ordered bail reform—which is a key step in a very controversial legal fight over the pretrial detainment of poor,…
Bailing Someone Out of Jail? Read This First
Bailing someone out of jail? Before you sign any contracts, know what you’re dealing with first. There are many elements and key outlines that go into working with a bail bond company and cosigning to get someone out of jail. ABC Bail Bonds has been serving the Houston area for over 25 years, both bailing inmates out of jail and lending important information to all Harris County residents. Here’s what you should know before cosigning…
Scientists Disprove the FBI’s Photo Analysis Techniques—That They Still Use
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.26.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] The FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia, contains about 6 or 7 technicians who analyze pictures—down to the pixel—to determine potential matches to suspects. The images of the suspects are collected by investigators with cameras at various crime scenes. This unit specializes in visual evidence and facial recognition. In fact, its examiners can sharpen images or zoom into…
How Bounty Hunting Works
In the Wild West, outlaws were quite difficult to capture. Local sheriffs didn’t have the resources or manpower to find and subdue these dangerous criminals, so they’d often let other people capture outlaws for a reward. Of course, this motivated many to act aggressively to find the wanted outlaws. “Wanted” posters offering large amounts of money motivated people to become what is now known as bounty hunters. These bounty hunters often stopped at nothing to…
5 Huge Reasons to Use a Bail Bondsman
No one likes going to jail, and bail bonds companies know that. That’s why their whole operation consists of bailing people out of jail as soon as they possibly can, allowing inmates to return home. When it comes to going to jail, the choices you make determine how your immediate future unfolds. No one enjoys being arrested, and no one enjoys sitting in jail. If you’re suspected of committing a crime, there isn’t much you…