How an Attorney Writ Bond Can Help Secure a Quick Release from Jail

 Posted on December 21, 2020 in Attorney Writ Bonds

Being arrested is never a pleasant experience, especially for those who are unfamiliar with the processes followed when they are taken into police custody, booked into a jail or detention facility, and formally charged with a crime. In these situations, individuals will want to get out of jail as quickly as they can so they can return to their normal life while determining how to defend against the charges they are facing. Unfortunately, this process can often take significant time as prosecutors determine what charges to file, and the accused waits for a hearing where a judge can set bail. However, an attorney writ bond will offer another option, allowing a person to get out of jail much more quickly while also ensuring that he or she can determine the defense strategy against criminal charges.

When Is an Attorney Writ Bond Available?

After a person is arrested in Texas, he or she must appear before a judge within 48 hours. At this hearing, the judge will inform the person of the charges against him or her, and the court will set conditions for a bond that will allow the person to be released from custody. In many cases, a judge will specify an amount of bail that must be paid. A judge may also allow a person to be released on a personal bond, in which he or she will not be required to pay bail as long as he or she meets all of the requirements set by the judge, such as submitting to electronic monitoring.

Rather than waiting 48 hours, a person may be able to be released more quickly through an attorney writ bond. In this type of bond, an attorney will submit a request to the sheriff to set an amount that can be paid to secure a person’s release. This type of bond can usually be obtained in around one to three hours, and a person will not be required to appear before a judge before being released. Within 10 days after being arrested, a person will be required to attend a bond condition hearing, and a judge may set other conditions that he or she will need to follow during the legal proceedings.

Attorney writ bonds are available in most cases where a person is charged with a Class A or Class B misdemeanor in Texas, including:

• First-time or second-time DWI

• Possession of up to four ounces of marijuana

• Theft of property valued less than $2,500

Attorney writ bonds are not available for Texas felony charges or misdemeanors involving assault or family violence.

Contact a Collin County Attorney Writ Bond Lawyer

At the Law Offices of Biederman & Burleson P.L.L.C., we can help you understand your best options for being released from jail as quickly as possible. We are available 24/7 to help you obtain an attorney writ bond, and we will do everything we can to speed the process of filing a bond and securing your release. We will also provide you with representation as you defend against criminal charges, and we will work to help you achieve the best possible outcome for your case. To learn how we can help following an arrest, contact our Plano criminal defense attorneys today at 469-333-3333 to set up your free consultation.

Sources:

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.17.htm

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.15.htm#15.17