These Are The Qualities of a Good Bail Bondsman
If you know someone in jail or recently arrested, the best thing to do is get them out fast. Typically, bail bonds are the cheapest and quickest option available to release any inmate from jail. While it’s easy to find just any bail bondsman, it’s important to choose...
Scientists Disprove the FBI’s Photo Analysis Techniques—That They Still Use
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...
Surety Bonds: The Breakdown
Surety bonds are an insurance-like contract between three parties: the principal (you), the surety (us), and the obligee (the entity needing the bond). A surety bond financially guarantees the principal will act in compliance with any bond terms or laws. In other...
Do Non-Citizens Have Constitutional Rights?
Do non-citizens of the United States have constitutional rights? Although there are certain exceptions, the short answer is yes. Non-citizens are protected under the US Constitution. Within the US Constitution, only certain provisions refer to “citizens” while most...
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...
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...
What to Expect When Getting Arrested
Getting arrested is a long and dreary process, and knowing what to expect when getting arrested will help immensely when facing legal issues with law enforcement or the court system. Anyone can get arrested, with or without a charge for a crime. Simply being present...
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...
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...
5 Crucial Tips For First Time Inmates
Going to jail is never easy, and it’s even harder for first time inmates. While there isn’t much you can do about going to jail, knowledge of important information and basic preparation will help you immensely. We at ABC Bail Bonds compiled this list of the five most...
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...
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...
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...
Top 3 Crimes in Harris County
With a great population comes great crime, and Harris County definitely has a great population. In fact, it’s the most populous county in Texas, and third most populous in the entire country. Within its borders are Houston, Spring, Cypress, Humble, La Porte, and...
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...
When Can Courts Deny Bail?
Before we get started, let’s explain bail. Bail is a trade—of either property or money—with a court for releasing a defendant from jail in exchange for their return to court for trial. If the defendant doesn’t appear on the scheduled court date, the bail will then be...
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...
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...
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?...
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...
A Friend’s in Jail… What Can You Do?
In the state of Texas, committing a crime doesn’t earn you a slap on the wrist—no, Texas makes sure criminals feel the full force of the justice system at work. In fact, according to a survey reported by The Nation publication, around 70% of people currently in US...
The Damon Allen Act: What it is, and Why it Matters
In August of last year, Texas Governor Greg Abbott proposed the Damon Allen Act. This bill is a set of proposals aimed at protecting police officers and communities after a repeat-criminal gunned down a Texas trooper last Thanksgiving. In fact, there are two sets of...
How Bail Reform Will Cost Texans
For hundreds of years, bail bondsmen helped people get out of jail early. They made sure people could live their lives freely while waiting for their court date. Bail bondsmen have positively influenced people's experiences with the law. Our resources ease their...
5 Harmful Effects of Bail Reform
Violent Arrest? No Release When a person gets arrested for assault, or even during a scuffle, they're usually charged with a violent crime. Many times, people arrested for violent crimes are not violent by nature. Their criminal history confirms this. When defendants...
Why You Need a Bail Bond ASAP (Don’t Sit in Jail!)
Here's Why You Need a Bail Bond We're familiar with bail bonds for the most part, and recognize how they work. We see and read about them in the news when big names get arrested; this usually comes with a (quite hefty) bond amount. But have we ever stopped and asked...