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Getting arrested and being charged with a crime can cause a great deal of difficulty for a person and their family at any time of year, but these issues can be especially problematic during the holiday season. Dealing with legal issues related to a criminal case may throw a wrench into a family’s plans to travel for winter vacations, give gifts, and celebrate the holidays together. Most of the time, a person who has been arrested will be able to post bail and be released from jail, but they will need to understand how this will affect their other activities during the holidays.
After being arrested, a person will be taken into police custody, and they will be held until they have the chance to appear before a judge in an arraignment. While some courts may operate at reduced capacity during the holiday season, an arraignment must be held within 48 hours after a person is arrested. At the arraignment, the judge will set an amount of bail, and they may also impose some restrictions that will apply to a person after they are released.
The holiday season, which lasts between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, is usually thought of as an opportunity to spend time with loved ones, give and receive gifts, and enjoy time off work. Unfortunately, nothing can ruin this season like being arrested and charged with a crime. When a person is arrested, they and their loved ones will want to determine how they can get out of jail as soon as possible, which will help avoid any issues that could affect their ability to spend time with loved ones, as well as their employment and income. By posting bail after a person is arrested, they can get released quickly and avoid problems that could affect their holiday plans.
Reasons for criminal arrests during the holidays may include:
Driving while intoxicated - Many people attend holiday parties, including family get-togethers, events at friends’ homes, and gatherings at bars and restaurants. These parties often involve alcoholic beverages, and some people may also use other substances. When driving home from these events, police officers may pull a person over, and they may decide to arrest them on DWI charges. In these cases, a person will not only need to understand how they can be released from custody, but they will also need to determine whether their driver’s license will be suspended and whether they will need to find other methods of transportation.
When a person is arrested, taken into police custody, and charged with a crime, a judge will usually set an amount of bail that must be paid before the person can be released. In most cases, a person will need to secure a bail bond that will allow them to get out of jail and get back to their normal lives. While a person’s family members or friends may help them secure a bail bond, these people will need to make sure they understand the terms of the person’s release on bail, including what may happen if the person “skips bail” or violates the conditions put in place by a judge.
The purpose of bail is to ensure that a person will return to court whenever required during their criminal case. When you work with a bail bondsman, they will pay the full amount of bail, and you will usually only need to pay 10 percent of the total amount. The bail paid to the court will be refunded at the end of the case. To ensure that they will be able to receive the amount that was paid, the bail bondsman will want to make sure that a person meets all of their requirements.
If you have learned that a family member or friend has been arrested, you may wish to determine how you can help them get released as soon as possible. Being forced to remain in jail can cause a great deal of difficulty in a person’s life, and by bailing them out of jail, you can ensure that they will be able to avoid missing work or suffering other consequences, such as the loss of custody of their children. By working with a bail bondsman throughout the bail bond process, you can ensure that you follow all of the correct steps to allow your loved one to be released.
Find out where the person is being detained and their booking status - Although you may know where a person was arrested, you may be unsure about which police department, jail, or holding facility they have been taken to. If necessary, we can assist with an inmate search to help you locate your loved one. Once they have been located, you will also need to determine whether they have been booked and whether they will need to complete an arraignment where an amount of bail will be set before they can be released.
Lawmakers in Texas have been considering a new law that would make changes to the state’s bail system, and after this bill was passed in September 2021, it was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott. While this law will not affect everyone who has been arrested, it may play a significant role in many cases, and some people may have more difficulty posting bail and getting released from prison. Fortunately, a qualified bail agent can ensure that people who have been arrested are able to receive a bail bond that will allow them to get out of jail while their case is pending.
One of the primary goals of the new law is to help avoid situations where violent offenders may be released and commit additional crimes that cause harm to the public. To address this issue, the law has eliminated the ability for judges to issue personal bonds for those who have been charged with violent crimes or who have been arrested for felony charges, misdemeanor assault, or firearm-related charges while out on bail for another charge. A personal bond allows a person to be released without making a cash payment, although other restrictions may be imposed, such as GPS monitoring or mandatory drug testing.
For most people who are arrested, the process can be frightening and confusing, and they will be wondering when they can be released from police custody and return to their normal lives. A person can usually get out of jail by posting bail, but coming up with the money to do so is not always easy. Fortunately, by working with a bail bondsman, a person or their friends or family members can pay the amount of bail set by a judge quickly, allowing them to be released as soon as possible. In cases involving illegal drugs or controlled substances, the amount of bail will often depend on the specific charges. By understanding these charges, a person can make sure they take the right approach during their case.
Fall is “back to school” season, and during this time, many college students leave home for the first time or return to campus to attend classes. While most college students are at least 18 years old, making them legal adults, they have not yet fully matured, and they can often engage in risky behavior or unlawful activity without considering the consequences. If a child is arrested while attending college, parents will usually be very concerned about what they can do, including whether they will be able to post bail to ensure that their child can be released from custody and return to their classes. This is especially true in cases where children are attending college far away from where their parents live. By understanding the issues that may affect their child’s case, a parent can make sure they are taking the right steps to help them resolve these matters properly.
Anyone who is arrested will want to get released from custody as soon as possible. To get out of jail, a person will usually be required to post bail. By paying a certain amount of money, a person will be able to return home and resume their normal activities while their criminal case is ongoing. However, people who have been released and those who have helped them post bail will need to understand the conditions that they may be required to follow.
Bail is meant to ensure that a person who is released from custody will appear in court when required. A judge will decide on an appropriate amount of bail based on the charges a person is facing and other factors, such as whether they may fail to appear in court or whether they may be a danger to others in the community. Based on these factors, a judge may also place certain conditions on a person when setting bail. These may include:
In Texas, most people who are arrested and charged with a crime have the right to be released on bail. However, people sometimes struggle to pay the amount of bail set by a judge, and if they cannot pay, they may be forced to remain in jail while their criminal case is pending. A new bill that is currently being considered by Texas lawmakers may create additional difficulties for those who have been arrested, and criminal justice advocates believe that if this law is passed, it would disproportionately affect people of color.
Currently, Texas judges have discretion in most cases regarding whether to set cash bail or to release a defendant on a personal bond without the requirement to pay bail. The new law would prohibit personal bonds in cases where a person is charged with a violent crime or when a person is arrested and charged with a felony after being released on bail or community supervision for a violent crime charge. Applicable violent crimes include murder, aggravated assault, kidnapping, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, injury to a child, domestic assault, or continuous violence against the family.
After being arrested, nobody wants to spend time in jail. Unfortunately, some people may worry that they have no other options, especially if the judge in their case requires them to pay a certain amount of bail before they can be released. If you are worried about your ability to afford this amount, you may wonder if it would be better if you simply remained in police custody during your case. However, this can cause a variety of problems that may affect your criminal case, your personal life, and even your health. To avoid these issues, you can work with a bail bondsman to post bail and get out of jail as quickly as possible.
The longer you remain in jail, the more ways your life will be negatively affected. By getting out of prison, you can avoid issues such as:
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