If someone you know has been arrested in Harris County, you may be wondering what comes next. Booking is the next step and during this time, your family member will be fingerprinted, photographed, and placed in a holding cell. Their clothes and belongings will be confiscated. Eventually, they’ll appear before a judge or magistrate, who …
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Very few people enjoy jury duty, but serving is a hardship for some. From exemptions to what to say during voir dire, our lawyers explain how to avoid being picked.
Living and sleeping in your car is legal in Texas and 48 other states. However, that doesn’t mean you can pull over just anywhere for a nap. There are restrictions and local ordinances that limit your options. Rest stops are typically the safest place to stop if you need a nap or a place to …
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You have to do a little bit of planning if you need to buy alcohol in Texas. The hours it can be sold in stores are limited, and sales are prohibited on Sundays. The laws differ based on the type of beer, wine, or alcohol you’re looking to purchase, and can even impact whether or …
It’s not difficult to face a disorderly conduct charge in Texas. Parties, fights, and even firing a gun on New Year’s Eve can quickly leave Texans facing criminal charges. The good news is that the charges can be relatively easy to beat. Most disorderly conduct charges are considered Class C misdemeanors (the lowest level). They …
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Visiting an inmate at the Bexar County Jail isn’t difficult, but does require some advance planning. You will have to schedule an appointment at least 72 hours in advance, arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled visit, and follow a strict dress code. Personal items are restricted during the visit. They must be stored …
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If you’re trying to find out if there’s a warrant for your arrest – or the arrest of a friend or family member – in Bexar County, the search process is more cumbersome than in Texas’ other large counties. While the county offers a searchable database of arrests within the past 24 hours, the online …
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Bail in Bexar County isn’t cheap. If you’re facing first-degree felony charges, statistics show that the average bail amount here is $21,097. Most families can’t afford that, and many households can’t even afford the 10% fee that a bail bond company charges. Approximately 85% of the county’s jail population are people being detained before trial …
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Visiting an inmate in Harris County can be complicated. The days you’re permitted to visit are determined based on the facility, which floor the inmate is housed on, or by pod number. The schedule will probably change if your friend or family member is moved to a different cell or facility. This makes it challenging …
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If you’ve been arrested in Harris County, you’ll probably have to deal with posting bail. How much that will be depends on several factors, including the judge and the charges you’re facing. However, statistics show that bail in the Houston area averages $15,234.61. This is a huge amount of money for many Texans, and even …
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