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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
In most states, it is not permitted for an attorney to bail out a defendant themselves. However, in a handful of states, attorneys are allowed to post bonds for their clients. This is reliant on the fact that the attorney has a license at the time the bond is being posted. While attorney bail bonds …
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“Domestic Violence Penalties in Texas\” width=\”300\” height=\”200\” />Domestic violence is one of those offenses that is extremely sensitive. The crime itself is bad enough, but the ripple effect it can leave on a family or loved one can continue for years. Domestic violence laws in Texas essentially cover any harm, either physical or threatening, done …
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alt=\”dwi and dui in Texas\” width=\”300\” height=\”199\” />It’s important to state that driving after consuming any amount of alcohol is dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. When it comes to differentiating between a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge and a Driving While Under the Influence (DUI) charge in Texas, the difference is really …
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In most instances, receiving bail is a right afforded to a defendant when they are arrested and accused of a crime. A bail amount is set depending on the crime that was committed and based on the judge’s discretion. The defendant will then be set free with the expectation to comply with the conditions of …
An arrest warrant is a signed document issued by a competent officer, typically a judge or magistrate, which gives police officers or law enforcement the right to arrest an individual or the people who are identified in the warrant. How Can a Warrant Be Issued? A written affidavit must be submitted to a judge or …
When your loved one gets arrested it can be a difficult situation for everyone involved. You want to be able to help them and get them released as soon as possible. That is why the first step in getting our loved one free is knowing the difference between posting bail and a bail bond. What …