Kidnapping is generally defined as the unlawful and intentional abduction or confinement of an individual against their will. The specific legal definitions and elements of kidnapping can vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. In Texas, kidnapping is addressed under the Texas Penal Code. According to the Texas Penal Code Section 20.03, a person commits the offense […]

The term “assault” in Texas law can fall under many categories. In some instances, there may not even have to be violent contact for a charge of assault to be laid. Bail for assault charges in Texas is certainly possible. From simple assault all the way to felony assault, it’s important to know the degrees

There are literally hundreds of surety bonds in Texas for someone to obtain. It is up to you to understand what these bonds are and which one you may need for your purposes. Applications for obtaining a surety bond in Texas can be done online, and approval is determined in part by your credit. Those

Every year, multiple jurisdictions participate in what is called a Warrant Roundup (WRU) in Texas. This is essentially when police become involved in rounding up all defendants who have not met their bond conditions. These roundups can be for any kind of infraction, from the lowest misdemeanor to the highest felony. What Happens during a

A personal recognizance (PR) bond is something typically limited to low-level, first-time misdemeanor offenders. It is when a defendant is allowed to post bail on their own, without any representative or without paying any bond fee. In return for this trust, defendants must promise to appear in court on their scheduled dates. Other types of

Most people in Texas, even if they are not very familiar with the law, recognize that a felony is generally worse than a misdemeanor. This is fairly common knowledge. It becomes slightly more complex when trying to articulate exactly what makes a felony different from a misdemeanor. Here we will outline the key differences between

What Is a Magistrate? Different judges have different powers. A magistrate judge is one who has the power to issue a search warrant or an arrest warrant for an investigation. They are also able to cite initial warnings to those arrested. Most judges in Texas have this authority, but the most common type of magistrate