When someone is arrested, a judge will typically set bail immediately for minor infractions. Bail can be based on the crime that led to the arrest, criminal history (or a lack of any prior arrest), or left up to the judge to decide based on the circumstances and the charge. Serious crimes may require an […]
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The Lesser-Known Facts About Bail Bonds
You would think that bail bonds would be simple, given that it’s a major part of our legal system. You hand money over to the bail bond agent, then you receive the bond. It’s that easy, right? Well, not always. The bail bond industry is more complicated than the average person realizes. Here are the […]
How to Conduct Yourself if You’re Ever Arrested
If you are ever unfortunate enough to find yourself on the wrong side of the law, being arrested can be a terrifying experience. If that happens, knowing how to conduct yourself can mean the difference between a favorable bond or high legal penalties. Do Not Run If you’re ever arrested, never run. Many defendants attempt […]
What Rights Do Inmates Have?
Spending time behind bars in a jail or a prison typically involves having your rights curtailed. That’s not to say inmates have zero rights, though. Inmates within the United States have access to fundamental human rights, even people on death row. Let’s go over these rights in further detail. Freedom from Cruel and Unusual Punishment […]
What Rights Do Inmates Have?
While we’re focused on providing the best possible bail bond services to the community, we’ve also taken it upon ourselves to teach the community about the legal system as a whole. As such, we’d like to explore the rights inmates do and do not have while incarcerated. You’ll be surprised at what we discovered! Do […]
Your Responsibilities When Bailing Someone Out in Texas
Finding out a close friend or a loved one was arrested is tough. They have to deal with the repercussions of their actions and possibly spend time in prison. You have to deal with the fallout, embarrassment, and, of course, the money spent to bail that individual out. But when you post bail for a […]
What to Expect When You Get Arrested in Dallas and Tarrant County
Whether there’s a warrant out for your arrest or you made a mistake one weekend, you’re likely wondering what happens next. The arrest process, while often televised in drama series, is still a bit confusing to most people. Here at A Way Out Bonds, we hope to alleviate any confusion surrounding an arrest and the […]
How the U.S. Bail System Started
Understanding the bail system requires more than watching daytime reruns of your favorite law drama. While many television shows provide a condensed version of reality, they get a lot wrong. If you want to truly understand how the bail system works, you need to go back a few hundred years. The Origins of the U.S. […]
What Happens When a Defendant is Re-Arrested While on Bond
You’ll be happy to know that there is no direct impact on a bond if the defendant is re-arrested. However, this second arrested is counted as an entirely separate case. The defendant in question will require an entirely new bond, assuming the court sets bail for the new charges. However, it’s important to note that, […]
What to Avoid While on Bond
If you have been arrested and are awaiting trial, chances are, depending on the crime in question, the judge will allow you to post bail. In doing so, you ensure your freedom until the trial date. That freedom is something you want to keep, right? Well, there are conditions when you are released on bond. […]