Being arrested and charged with a crime can be a scary experience, and a person will often be worried about whether they will be able to be released from jail quickly. One major concern that can affect a person or their friends or family members is how to afford the amount of bail set by the judge in their case. Fortunately, by using a bail bond, a person can get out of jail without being required to pay the full amount of bail. 

In most cases, a bail bond will only cost 10% of the total bail amount. However, it can sometimes be difficult to put together this amount of money. In these cases, a person or their family members may turn over collateral to be held by a bail bondsman until they can raise the necessary funds. Collateral may include any items of value, including:

• Real estate - A home or piece of land is often among the most valuable property owned by a person. To use real estate as collateral, a deed of trust will need to be filed giving authority over the property to the bail bond company, and a lien will usually be placed on the property. Usually, the equity a person owns in their property will need to be equal to or greater than the amount of bail.

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There are many different ways that a person can come in contact with police officers, and if an officer believes that the person has violated the law, they may perform an arrest and take the person into custody. Fortunately, those who have been arrested are usually able to get released quickly by posting bail. The amount of bail that a person will be required to pay will depend on the severity of their offense, their past history of arrests or convictions, and whether they may attempt to flee the area to avoid criminal prosecution. 

In the city of Dallas and the surrounding areas, including Fort Worth, Collin County, and Denton County, the most common offenses that result in arrests include:

• Assault - These charges may involve accusations of family violence or committed injuries or threats against someone else. Assault may be charged as a misdemeanor, although felony charges may apply if the person allegedly injured someone.

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Every year during the spring, college students enjoy a week off, and during spring break, they may become involved in a variety of activities that could lead to arrests and criminal charges. While the ongoing COVID-19 crisis may mean that fewer students will be traveling to exotic destinations or other popular gathering places, they will most likely still be celebrating their time off, and they may face the possibility of being arrested no matter where they are located. For these students, getting out of jail quickly is essential, since they will need to be able to return to class once spring break is over. Fortunately, with the help of a bail bondsman, students or their family members can post bail, get released, and ensure they meet all requirements during their criminal case.

Offenses That May Lead to Spring Break Arrests

In many cases, young people may act without realizing that they could be arrested or face criminal charges, especially when they are enjoying the freedom of being an adult and are celebrating alongside their friends. Some potential charges that students may face while on spring break include:

There are many situations where a person may be accused of domestic violence, which is usually referred to as “family violence” in Texas criminal cases. In some cases, arguments between spouses, unmarried couples, or other family members can get out of control, and the police may be called to deal with the situation. If a person is accused or suspected of committing family violence, they may be arrested and taken into police custody. Following an arrest, a person will need to understand how they can post bail and get out of jail, as well as other issues that may affect them during their criminal case.

Family Violence Charges in Texas

Most of the time, when a person is arrested for family violence in Texas, they will be charged with domestic assault. This offense may apply if a person intentionally injured a person in their family or household or threatened to inflict injuries. Domestic assault charges may also apply in cases where someone made physical contact with a member of their family in a way that would offend or provoke that person. This means that multiple types of actions could lead to a family violence arrest, ranging from physical abuse to simply poking someone in the chest.

Nobody wants to spend any more time in jail or police custody than they have to. In most cases, those who have been arrested can be released quickly by posting the amount of bail set by a judge. However, people who do not earn a large income or have much money in the bank will likely be wondering how they can make a payment of thousands of dollars. Fortunately, a bail agent from Doc’s Bail Bonds can post a bail bond on your behalf and help you find affordable options for paying what is owed.

Bail Bond Requirements

When one of our bail bondsmen posts bail on your behalf, we will pay the full amount of bail set by the judge. To secure a bail bond, you will typically only need to pay us 10 percent of the total bail amount. For example, if your bail is set at $10,000, you will pay $1,000, and we will post the full amount for you. To ensure that we can be refunded this amount at the conclusion of your case, we will work with you to make sure you follow all of the court’s requirements and appear in court at all scheduled hearings.