What Are the Benefits of an Attorney Writ Bond?

 Posted on January 19, 2022 in Attorney Writ Bonds

Whether due to alleged drunk driving, drug possession, assault, or another criminal offense, being arrested is a shocking experience to go through. Many people who are arrested and charged with a crime have jobs, children, and other important responsibilities. They cannot afford to sit in jail and wait to see a judge.

If you or a loved one were placed under arrest and taken into custody, you should know how an attorney writ bond may be able to help.

Understanding Attorney Writ Bonds

Usually, someone who is arrested must wait in custody to see a judge before they are released from jail. However, if someone is arrested late Friday night, for example, they may not see a judge until Monday at the earliest. Understandably, people who have been arrested usually want to leave jail as soon as possible. They cannot put their lives on hold while they wait for a judge to become available. Attorney writ bonds are a special type of cash bond that can get a person out of jail soon after an arrest.

Getting Your Loved One Out of Jail

Per Texas law, criminal defendants that are arrested and taken into custody are supposed to go through the magistration process within 48 ours of the arrest. However, 48 hours is a long time when you are sitting in a jail cell. If your loved one was arrested, you probably want to get that person released as soon as possible. An attorney writ bond may allow you to do so.

Only Certain Offenses Qualify for an Attorney Writ Bond

Unfortunately, not every criminal defendant qualifies for an attorney writ bond. In Texas, the following offenses qualify for writ bonds:

• Misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance
• Possession of marijuana
• First or second arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI)
• Simple assault (in some cases)
• Misdemeanor theft
• Misdemeanor shoplifting

Individuals arrested for felony crimes, family violence or domestic violence, and Class C misdemeanors are not eligible for release through an attorney writ bond.

Contact a Collin County Attorney Writ Bonds Lawyer

If someone you care about was arrested, contact the Frisco criminal defense attorneys at Law Offices of Biederman & Burleson P.L.L.C. for help. Our Frisco criminal defense lawyers are qualified to provide attorney writ bonds and get qualifying defendants out of jail much sooner than they would be able to get out otherwise. We have helped many people in your situation get their loved ones out of jail.

Call us day or night at 469-333-3333. We have an attorney available around the clock to take requests for attorney writ bonds.

Source:

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