How Can an Attorney Writ Bond Help if You Have Been Arrested for DWI?

 Posted on March 29, 2021 in Attorney Writ Bonds

Being handcuffed and placed in the back of a police car is one of the most frightening and intimidating experiences a person can go through – especially if the person has never been arrested before. Most people do not know exactly how arrests, criminal charges, and securing bail work after an arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI). They may be unsure of how long they will be in police custody following the arrest and worried about getting to work, picking up their children from school, and fulfilling other responsibilities. Fortunately, there may be a way to get out of police custody within a few hours following a DWI arrest in Texas through an attorney writ bond.

An Attorney Writ Bond Can Expedite a Criminal Defendant’s Release  

When an individual is arrested for drunk driving in Texas, they are taken into police custody. He or she will attend a hearing with a judge within 48 hours of being arrested. During the hearing, the judge explains what the defendant has been charged with and what he or she must do to be released. Often, the defendant must pay a certain amount of money called a “bail” to be released. Some defendants pay their bail through a bondsman. Judges may also release a defendant on a “personal bond,” which means that he or she swears to appear at a future court date.  

Understandably, most people who have been arrested want to get out of police custody as soon as possible. They do not want to wait up to 48 hours to appear before a judge and learn what their release requirements are. An attorney writ bond is a way to expedite the process. Often, an attorney writ bond can get a defendant out of jail in just a few hours.

How Can I Get an Attorney Writ Bond?

An attorney writ bond is secured through a criminal defense attorney. The attorney asks police to set an amount of money that can be paid to get the defendant released. The defendant is usually released within one to three hours. The defendant then attends a bond condition hearing within 10 days. During this hearing, the judge may establish other conditions that the defendant must follow. Attorney writ bonds are typically available for anyone charged with a Class A or B misdemeanor including DWI, marijuana possession, and theft. In addition to getting the defendant out of jail quickly, an attorney writ bond establishes a relationship with an attorney who can provide valuable legal support during the case.

Contact a Plano Attorney Writ Bond Lawyer

If you or your loved one were arrested for DWI or a different Class A or Class B misdemeanor offense in Texas, contact the Law Offices of Biederman & Burleson P.L.L.C. to obtain an attorney writ bond. We may be able to get you or your loved one out of police custody within a few hours. A skilled Collin County defense attorney from our team can also provide aggressive representation during the subsequent legal proceedings.  Call us day or night at 469-333-3333 to schedule a free consultation.

Source:

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.49.htm#49.04