by David Schmidt | Mar 23, 2021 | Help & Information
An indictment is a formal written accusation brought forth to a court by a grand jury. To be exact, the Texas Criminal Code defines an “indictment” as a written statement by a grand jury accusing a named defendant of “some act or omission which, by law, is declared...
by David Schmidt | Mar 10, 2021 | Harris County Jail, Help & Information, Legal, Making Bail
The purpose of bail is to ensure that you attend all of your hearings, throughout the duration of your trial. Bail provides a defendant with conditional liberties under the assumption that they aren’t a threat to anyone. The judge presiding over your hearing...
by David Schmidt | Feb 23, 2021 | Bail Bonds, Harris County Jail, Help & Information
The terms felony and misdemeanor are ways of classifying the severity of a crime. Misdemeanors are less serious than felonies and result in a year or less in jail time. Felonies are very serious and you may find yourself in jail for a year or up to a lifetime. ...
by David Schmidt | Feb 11, 2021 | Bail Bonds, Help & Information, Making Bail
Sometimes you need to post bail at a moment’s notice. It’s possible that you won’t have sufficient funds to pay the entirety of your bail. At times like these, you can turn to a bond company. If you can’t come up with the 10% fee a bondsman can accept different forms...
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