Arrested in East Texas? We Fight for a Fast Release.
The first step after an arrest is getting out of jail. Our attorneys can act immediately to represent you or your loved one at a bail and bond hearing.
The Most Critical Hours After an Arrest
Hearing that a loved one is in jail is terrifying. Your first and only goal is to get them out. The bail and bond hearing is the first and most important step in the entire criminal justice process. What happens here can affect the rest of the case. Having an experienced East Texas attorney by your side from the very beginning can mean the difference between a fast, affordable release and waiting in a cell for days or weeks.
What is a Bail and Bond Hearing?
After an arrest in East Texas, a person must be brought before a magistrate judge within 48 hours. At this hearing, the judge will:
- Inform the accused of the charges against them.
- Advise them of their rights, including the right to an attorney.
- Determine if there was probable cause for the arrest.
- Set the amount of bail required for release from jail.
Bail is not a punishment. It is simply a financial guarantee that the person will return to court for future dates. The amount is determined by the judge based on the seriousness of the charge, the person's criminal history, and their ties to the community.
How an Attorney Can Make a Difference
Having an attorney at the bond hearing is a powerful advantage. Without a lawyer, the judge only hears from the police and the prosecutor. We step in to tell your side of the story and fight for a favorable outcome.
How an Attorney Can Make a Difference
Having an attorney at the bond hearing is a powerful advantage. Without a lawyer, the judge only hears from the police and the prosecutor. We step in to tell your side of the story and fight for a favorable outcome.
Fighting for a Personal Recognizance (PR) Bond
In some cases, we can convince the judge to grant a "PR Bond." This allows for release from jail with only a written promise to appear in court, requiring no money to be paid upfront. This is the best possible outcome of a bond hearing.
Setting Conditions of Release
We can negotiate reasonable bond conditions, preventing the judge from imposing overly burdensome requirements like unnecessary GPS monitoring or excessive drug testing.
Jail Release & Walk-Throughs
If there is an active warrant for your arrest, we can arrange a "walk-through." This allows you to turn yourself in and be released quickly without the embarrassment and stress of a public arrest.
24/7 Emergency Jail Release Help Across East Texas
Our firm is ready to act immediately to help families throughout East Texas. We have extensive experience in the jails and courts of:
Longview
Tyler
Kilgore
Gilmer
Marshall
Henderson
Texarkana
Gregg County
Smith County
Harrison County
Rusk County
Upshur County
Panola County
Wood County
...and beyond.
Don't Let Your Loved One Sit in Jail.
The time to act is now. Call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate assistance with jail release and bond hearings in East Texas.
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