When you are granted a release on your own recognizance (ROR), you are formally promising in writing that you will appear at court date. Essentially, it is a promise, granted at a magistrates discretion. But what qualifies someone for an ROR? In this post, we will attempt to further define a release on one’s own …
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Are you dealing with the stress of having a loved one in jail? Are you aware that bail bondsmen are professionals who can help get your loved one out of jail and back into your life? Many people make mistakes when hiring a Houston bail bondsman. Hire ABC bail bonds to avoid them.
Few things in life are more stressful than seeing a loved one go to jail. The criminal justice system is obviously tough on incarcerated people, but their families suffer too– especially young children. Without proper support, it’s easy to slip into despair and confusion. Unfortunately, Texas has an exceptionally high incarceration rate of 891 per …
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If you go into custody for a criminal offense, the court will likely set bail for your release. You can pay with cash or opt for a surety bond. You can purchase a bond from a bail bond agency by only paying a small percentage of the bail amount. Bail agents can be helpful in …
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 …
If you or a loved one got arrested, you might have received the option for bail. Sometimes, the bail amount is low enough to pay with cash. However, most times bail amounts are set pretty high and are nearly impossible to pay with cash bail. This is when a surety bond comes to the rescue. …
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Bail is typically very expensive. In Texas, misdemeanors can run up to $4,000. Felonies can go up to $20,000 and serious felonies like murder can start at $1 million. If you don’t appear in court then you forfeit this money. This may lead you to wonder what can happen to your bail money. Factors That …
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