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. […]
Will I Receive My Bail Money Back After the Case?
When you bail yourself or a loved one out of jail, you’re putting a lot of money on the line. You won’t always have that money returned to you, though. For instance, if the defendant does not appear in court on all of the required dates, then the bail money is forfeit. Now, let’s go […]
How to Get a Bail Bond
You hear about bail in the paper and see it on the news, but what does “posting bail” really mean? When an individual is arrested for their crimes, they are held in jail until their first court appearance. Here, the judge will decide to release them on bail or their own recognizance. It all depends […]
What You Must Know Before Calling a Bail Bond Agent
Before you pick up the phone and call a local bail bond agency, you need to have some crucial information that will help you secure a quick jail release for the defendant. Whether that is you or a loved one, we go through the information the bail bond agent will require. Paying for Bonds Hiring […]
Here is How the Bail Bond Process Works in Texas
When you or a loved one is arrested in Texas, the defendant is generally taken in for booking at a local law enforcement station. Once arrested, there are several options to secure a quick jail release. For starters, bail is a guaranteed solution. However, the bail bond process is quite complex. There is a lot […]