The Do’s and Don’ts When Getting Arrested
Many things may happen when getting arrested. A lot of times, this depends entirely upon your actions. When getting arrested, it’s extremely important to remain safe and intact. First and foremost, remain calm and be mindful of your actions. We at ABC Bail Bonds of Houston have seen and heard thousands of arrest stories throughout our 25 years of service. Therefore, we’ve compiled a list of dos and don’ts when getting arrested. We want everyone…
5 Easy Ways to Stay Calm Around the Police
Whether a short encounter or a formal arrest, we understand it may be difficult to remain calm around the police. This is especially true if the environment is hostile, or if the officer is having a bad day. However, it’s extremely important to remain calm when being arrested or pulled over by the police. Unfortunately, one wrong move around the police may be damaging. Additionally, anxiety or nervousness may cause you to exhibit physical red…
5 Expert Tips for First-Time Inmates
Facing incarceration for the first time can be daunting. Here are five crucial tips to help you navigate this challenging experience. 1. Stay Calm and Composed Maintaining your composure is essential. Remaining calm can help you avoid unnecessary trouble and make a positive impression on both inmates and guards. It’s important to breathe deeply, think before you speak or act, and focus on staying level-headed, even in stressful situations. 2. Understand the Rules Familiarize yourself…
A Grim Look Into Prison Life in Harris County
Recently, several publications throughout Houston have been shedding light on concerns surrounding Harris County jails and the Houston Police Department (HPD). One of these major publications is the Houston Chronicle, who recently published several remarkable articles about the treatment of prison inmates within the Harris County jail system. These articles were disturbing as they were eye-opening, and the following consist of just some of the revelations: RELATED: Turning Yourself In? What You Need to Know…
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…
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 Tell Your Boss About an Arrest… and Keep Your Job
Whether you’re preparing to go to jail or you just got out, your job may be a looming thought on your mind. If you were arrested unexpectedly, did you get a chance to call your employer first? If you’re planning to turn yourself in, did you let your employer know? There are many deciding factors around retaining a job after going to jail, but a lot of them depend on two crucial elements: communication and…