by David Schmidt | Nov 5, 2020 | Help & Information
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...
by David Schmidt | Nov 2, 2020 | Help & Information
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...
by David Schmidt | Oct 27, 2020 | Credit and Bail, Help & Information, Making Bail
America has the largest number of prisoners anywhere in the world, and that number continues to grow. Most of these prisoners are in jail for minor offenses, but they can’t afford to post their bail. They must then wait until their trial, which can take months, or in...
by David Schmidt | Oct 20, 2020 | Harris County Jail, Help & Information
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...
by David Schmidt | Oct 8, 2020 | Bail Bonds, Help & Information, Legal
DWIs are a very common cause of arrest in Texas. Unless you’re an obviously dangerous drunk driver, your sobriety level will probably be measured with a breathalyzer or field sobriety test. But is it possible to refuse sobriety testing? What are the consequences of...
by David Schmidt | Oct 5, 2020 | Bail Bond Laws, Bail Bonds, Harris County Jail, Help & Information, Legal
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...
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