When a child sees someone they love in cuffs, it can be pretty traumatic for a child– especially if that loved one is their parent. The thing is, losing a parent is a hard thing for young children to comprehend. It’s also hard for convicted parents to explain why they’ll be gone. How do you …
Not every bond is there to let you leave jail. An appeal bond, instead, is a bond that you place to ensure payment of the judgement in case your appeal fails. In essence, it is a method for the state to protect itself from your potential bankruptcy. It’s not uncommon for the average person to …
People often ask about the differences between bail and bail bonds. That’s understandable. After all, the average Joe likely hasn’t had a lot of run-ins with the authorities. When they do, the whole process can feel confusing and stressful. It doesn’t have to be though. Below we’ll help you understand these terms, how they work, …
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Once you complete your jail sentence, and are ready to re-enter society, it can feel like a daunting task to find work. Your heart plummets every time a job application asks if you’ve ever been convicted, and you realize you probably won’t even be called for an interview. Finding a job is an important part …
Houston is the most populous city in Texas, and is still a fast growing community. When considering a move to the Houston metropolitan area, families and businesses always check our crime rate. These statistics give people an idea what kind of crime they can expect and whether they can feel safe in our area. It …
When a person is given a summons to appear in court in the state of Texas, they are entering into a type of obligation with their county and state. According to this obligation, that person is expected to appear in court at the appointed date and time. They are also expected to appear at court …
If a person is convicted of a crime and given a jail sentence, the sentence will be reduced by the number of days that person was detained in jail prior to conviction. (This is called “credit for time served.”) Thus, a suspect who expects to receive a jail sentence may consider saving the cost of …
Depending on your circumstances, bail might be the only way for you to get back to your important obligations. Things like work, school, and family matters don’t stop when you’re arrested, so it’s best to take advantage of your bail opportunity so you can return to your life. However, being released on bail comes with …
No parent wants to hear that their child has been detained, but every parent should be prepared for that possibility. Being arrested is as scary for your kid as it is for you, so here’s how you can help your child after they’ve been detained. Get a Juvenile Defense Attorney Most defense attorneys don’t have …
When you’re faced with a situation where you or someone you care about has been arrested, one of the hardest things to deal with is the question of how to secure a release from jail. While bail is always in option in most cases, the reality is that most people simply don’t have enough money on hand to pay the staggering amounts that are associated with offenses, even if they’re minor. Even if there are funds available to deal with bail costs, some people have shared concerns about how paying for bail could ultimately impact their credit history. At ABC Bail Bonds, our team has been working with individuals across South Texas and in Houston for years as they deal with the challenges of getting arrested and posting bail.
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