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In a recent year, the state of Texas had over one million reported crimes. These misdemeanors and felonies include violent crimes, property crimes, hate crimes, family violence, and sexual assault.
While a judge is more likely to grant a person a bond if they are a first-time offender, it is less likely that someone on probation will be given the same opportunity.
At Mendoza Law Firm, we believe that everyone should receive the highest level of representation. Our attorneys have years of experience defending individuals facing criminal charges, and we are here to ensure that your rights are protected.
Citizens often confuse the terms ‘bail’ and ‘bond.’ After someone is arrested for a crime, the court will hold a bail/bond hearing. At this hearing, a judge will set an amount that the defendant must pay in order to be released from jail prior to any court appearances.
If the accused has the money, then he or she will pay the court outright, known as posting bail or a cash bond. If the accused does not have the money, then the individual can hire a bondsman or bonds company to pay the amount, known as a surety bond.
A bonds company will usually charge about 10% of the full bail amount for their services, which is non-refundable. The defendant will secure the bond by putting his or her house or car up as collateral.
A bail or a bond is a promise to appear at trial. If you fail to appear in court, you risk losing your money.
If a citizen is out on bond and fails to return to court, a bondsman will track down and arrest the person. If the accused cannot be found, the court will keep the bond.
If someone violates probation, there is a chance that the accused may be given the option to post bond/bail, but it is less likely. More commonly, when a citizen violates probation, a judge will reject bond/bail and revoke the person’s probation.
Violating probation may include:
The amount set for bail depends on a few factors, such as:
If a judge is kind enough to grant you a probation bond, bail is usually set higher than the cost of a regular bond and will come with stricter terms.
Sometimes the court will allow a person to “get out of jail free” without paying a bond. This is known as either a P.R. (“Personal Recognizance”) bond or a personal bond. A personal bond is a promise made by the offender to show up in court as scheduled. If the promise is not kept, then the defendant will have to pay money to the court.
According to Texas law, a defendant cannot be released on a personal bond if he or she is on probation for an offense involving violence and is charged with committing any of the following:
An experienced criminal defense lawyer will know the circumstances behind your arrest and will negotiate with the court to have you released.
Getting arrested while on probation is a serious matter. A serious matter calls for aggressive counsel. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, you need the criminal defense lawyers at Mendoza Law Firm to represent you. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
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