10 Charges You Could Get Out of Jail For Without Seeing a Judge

 Posted on December 08, 2021 in Criminal Defense

Jail can be a drastically unpleasant if not outright unsafe place. If your loved one has been arrested, getting them released as quickly and easily as possible is probably your most pressing concern. In most Texas criminal cases, the arrested person must be brought before a judge before bond is set and there is an opportunity to be released - assuming bond is not prohibitively expensive. This can take days, especially if the arrest happened over a weekend.

However, in some misdemeanor cases, it is possible to get out of jail before seeing a judge using an attorney writ bond. Only people accused of certain misdemeanor offenses qualify for attorney writ bonds. You will need to contact a lawyer to determine your or your loved one’s eligibility.

What Charges Could I Use an Attorney Writ Bond to Get Released For?

An attorney writ bond can get a newly arrested person out of jail within just a few hours. These bonds allow a licensed attorney to bypass the requirement that an arrested suspect see a judge before being released by making an agreement with the Sherriff’s Department and promising that the defendant will show up for court.

This option is available only to low-level, nonviolent offenders. You may be able to get out of the Collin County Jail before seeing a judge if you were arrested for:

• DUI - Unless it is charged as a felony, you may not need to wait to see a judge to bond out.
• Theft - Theft or shoplifting typically qualify, if the value of the theft does not bring the offense into felony territory.
• Marijuana possession - This includes simple possession, but not possession with intent to sell. Possession of other narcotics may be charged as a felony.
• Trespass - Simple trespassing cases, including “urban exploration” trespass, typically do not require you to wait for a judge if you can get an attorney writ bond.
• Disorderly conduct - Assuming the arrestee has calmed down enough to work with a lawyer, he can probably get out using a writ bond for this common catch-all offense.
• Public intoxication - You may not need to appear in court, but you will need to wait to sober up before contacting a lawyer for a writ bond.
• Burglary of a vehicle - Breaking into a car is much less serious than breaking into a house. You may not need the court to set bond.
• Gambling - Especially since these arrests often happen on Friday and Saturday nights, it is quite lucky that attorney writ bonds are available.
• Underage drinking - Another common weekend offense, you may not have to spend the whole weekend in jail over getting caught with some beer while underage.
• Indecent exposure - One of the very few sexually-oriented offenses charged as a misdemeanor, indecent exposure need not leave you exposed to jail conditions for longer than it takes to make arrangements with a lawyer.

If you or a loved one was arrested for one of these crimes, it may be worth calling a lawyer to find out if a writ bond is possible.

Call a Collin County Attorney Writ Bonds Lawyer

The Law Offices of Biederman & Burleson, P.L.L.C., offer attorney writ bonds to help misdemeanor defendants get out of jail more quickly. Our experienced Frisco, TX attorney writ bond lawyers can often arrange release in a matter of hours. Call 469-333-3333 for a free consultation.

Source:

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