JAIL RELEASE - BAIL BOND ASSISTANCE IN BRAZORIA COUNTY
Who needs a bail bond?
If you or a loved one or friend has found themselves on the wrong side of the law and ended up in jail, a bail bond may be necessary for release. Nobody plans on being arrested and thrown in jail and it can really ruin your day. However, this unfortunate situation does occur and the first thing you will want to consider is how to get out of jail. Depending on the severity of your crime, a bail amount will be set. This is a fee you will be required to pay in order to be released from police custody. It can likely be a large sum of money beyond what most people are able to afford. If you are unable to get your hands on enough cash to pay your bail, you will need to look for someone to help you with a bail bond.
By getting a bail bond, you will pay a fee to a third party who will give you the money necessary for your release from jail. Although there is more cost involved in getting a bail bond, the bottom line is that you want out of jail as quickly as possible, and this is your best bet in making that happen if you cannot post bail on your own.
How does a bail bond work?
Your bail amount will be set based on the severity of your crime, any past criminal record you may have, as well as the potential that you may be a flight risk and try to leave town to avoid a trial. The bail money is paid to and held by the court in order to ensure that you will indeed return to court at your assigned time to face the charges against you.
When you appear and finish your criminal case, your bond will be closed. Most people choose to involve a criminal defense lawyer at some point and time to guide them through this process and defend them against their criminal charge in court. I can assist in your defense of your criminal charge and help bond you out of jail.
Where do I get a bail bond?
There are options on where you can get a bail bond. Bail bond agencies are available and are required to be licensed and follow regulations set by the county and state. You will pay them a fee for the bond and will still need to pay a lawyer to represent you on the criminal charge. This is certainly not the most cost effective way to post bail.
A better option to have someone released from jail quicker and less expensive is to hire an attorney to post the bond and represent you on the criminal charge. This is a much smarter way to make your bail because the funds paid for the bond will be applied to (or included in) the attorney’s fees to represent you on your charge. Instead of throwing away extra money to a bail bondsman, you will be spending your money with the person who will be investing time and energy in your case and will be fighting to get your charges dismissed in court.
So, should you find yourself or someone you know behind bars, be smart and make that first call to an experienced defense attorney who can also write bail bonds and you’ll be well on your way to putting the whole experience behind you.
Procedures for Getting Out of Jail in
Brazoria County
After booking the
defendant, the arresting officer files a probable cause
affidavit with the court. This is basically the police officer’s
short version of what the allegations against the defendant are.
The judge reads this report, and checks the defendant’s criminal
history. At that point, the judge sets a bail amount. The
seriousness of the allegations and the length of the defendant’s
prior arrest history are probably the two most important factors
in determining the amount of bail set by the judge.
For misdemeanors in Brazoria County, bail is often set as low as
$500 for hot check cases, and as high as $10,000 or more for
family violence assaults. Most first time DWI bail amounts will
be between $1500 and $3000, if the defendant has no prior
arrests. There is no set schedule for this though; so the amount
may be higher depending on the judge that initially reviews the
case.
In Brazoria County, judges are available to set the bail amount
between approximately 7 A.M. and 1:00 A.M. People who are
arrested after 1:00 A.M. (like most DWIs, for example) will not
have a bail amount set until sometime in the morning – or even
the next afternoon.
Attorney Victor Sturm - Brazoria County Attorney Bail Bond Services
As mentioned above, when a person is arrested, the court can either release the accused on his or her own recognizance or require the posting of bail. Victor sturm is not a bail bondsman. However, he is permitted by Texas Law to execute bail bonds for his clients in Brazoria County, Texas. Criminal defense attorney Sturm handles bail bond issues for clients facing a range of misdemeanor and felony criminal charges, including:
When Victor Sturm handles your bail bond, that fee is included in the attorney fees of your case. This is one of the advantages of hiring a lawyer rather than a bail bondsman.
Criminal defense attorney Victor Sturm will work hard to get you out of jail, and then work equally hard to defend you and your rights. Contact the Sturm Law Firm now for more information.
Collect calls from jail accepted. Call us at: (281) 485-2011
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The person calling from jail is embarrassed, worried, confused, desperate, and alone. The person picking up the phone is also incredibly worried, scared and may not know where to turn to help their loved one in crisis.
If you are the person in jail or the person receiving that call, we are here to help.
Victor Sturm is not a bondsman. He is however, authorized to post bail bonds as a service to his clients who have been jailed in Brazoria County, Texas.
CALL (281) 485-2011 for help