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If you’re worried about a warrant for your arrest, or a friend or family member’s arrestan anonymous web search or phone call is the best way to find out.
Read More →Visits are allowed Wednesday through Sunday, and must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. Video calls are a good option if visiting hours are too restrictive.
Read More →The days and hours you can visit an inmate in person at the Dallas County Jail are limited and must be scheduled in advance. Video visits are also available.
Read More →After an arrest, booking is the next step. It will take several hours. You'll be fingerprinted, searched, and get a mug shot. Then, you'll have a bail hearing.
Read More →If you're worried that you have an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you can find out anonymously by searching online or making a phone call.
Read More →Bail in Dallas County depends on several factors, including the severity of your charges. However, statistics show that bail in the county averages $18,153.
Read More →Data show average bail costs in the Austin, TX, area are lower than in other counties, averaging $13,115. This is because the county issues low-cost PR bonds.
Read More →The trial for a Michael & Associates client who hit a pedestrian in Round Rock, TX, ended in mistrial as video shows she was assaulted just before the incident.
Read More →Texas taxpayers paid more than $264 million in 2023 for court-appointed attorneys to defend people who can’t afford a lawyer when facing criminal charges.
Read More →If a grand jury "no-bills" a case, the case is over -- for now. However, a case can be reopened if new evidence arises within the statute of limitations.
Read More →It can be complicated if you decide to drop criminal charges against someone. The first step is to call the prosecutor’s office or an attorney.
Read More →Tarrant County does not publicly post warrants. You will likely need an attorney if you want to see if one has been issued – whether for yourself or a friend.
Read More →The average bail amount in Tarrant County is $7,614 -- lower than the averages in Texas’ other biggest counties but still too high for most Texas families.
Read More →If you’re looking for someone in prison, search the TDCJ's database. Otherwise, you may have to contact one (or more) of the 254 county sheriffs. Here's how.
Read More →Which states have the strictest DWI/DUI laws? And which states are the least tough? Michael & Associates assessed penalties and consequences in each state.
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