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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If you’re worried about a warrant for your arrest – or a friend or family member’s arrest – in Harris County, it’s relatively simple to find out. Generally, this can be completed with an online search or a phone call. If you’re worried about detection, you can search from a public computer – at a …
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There is no state law in Texas prohibiting panhandling, though publicly asking for money can be illegal if it’s considered “aggressive.” In fact, no state has enacted legislation that completely bans panhandling, though some have placed restrictions on where it’s allowed.. Panhandling is also legal under federal law. However, most states will arrest “aggressive” panhandlers, …
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Visiting an inmate in Tarrant County Jail isn’t complicated, and the jail offers several options: You can schedule an in-person visit, chat remotely through an app, set up a hospital visit, or, if you live at least 150 miles from Fort Worth, the jail offers a special type of visitation option. However, there are several …
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If you’re worried about a warrant for your arrest – or a friend or family member’s arrest – in Travis County, the simplest way to start is through a web search. If you’re worried about detection, use a public computer – at a library, for example. While plenty of websites will help you search, many …
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Visiting an inmate in Travis County isn’t difficult, but it can be time-consuming, and there are some procedures you must follow. You will need to schedule an appointment at least 24 hours in advance, check in at least 15 minutes before your appointment, and be dressed appropriately. If you don’t follow the dress code or …
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Visiting an inmate at the Dallas County Jail isn’t difficult, but it can be tough to schedule during the week. Visiting is restricted to two hours each weekday – with no visitation on Wednesdays – and the days of the week you can visit are determined by the inmate’s last name. This narrow window won’t …
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If someone you know has been arrested in Dallas County, you may be wondering what comes next. Booking is the next step, and during this time, you’ll be fingerprinted, photographed, and placed in a holding cell. Your clothes and belongings will be confiscated. Eventually, you’ll appear before a judge or magistrate, who will review the …
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If you’re checking for warrants, it’s likely because you fear that one has been issued for your arrest – or the arrest of a friend or family member. There are plenty of websites that will provide you with this information for a fee, but you shouldn’t need to pay. You just need to know where …
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Bail in Dallas County will depend on several factors, including the severity of the charges you face. However, statistics show that bail in the Dallas area averages $18,153. This is a lot of money for most Dallas residents, and many defendants – of their families – struggle to come up with enough money to post …
