What You Need to Know About Texas Attorney Writ Bonds

 Posted on September 26,2024 in Attorney Writ Bonds

Suppose your family is out of town for the weekend and you attend a birthday party for a buddy of yours held at a local bar. You are headed home after having a couple of beers and a good time with your friends when you see flashing lights behind you. An hour later, you are being booked for DWI. Since it is Friday evening and you are unable to contact your spouse, you are potentially looking at sitting in jail for the entire weekend. While it is natural to feel frustration and panic when you find yourself in this type of situation, there is an alternative.

In Collin County, a licensed, qualified attorney can file a petition known as a "Writ of Habeas Corpus" at any time of day or night through the Sheriff’s Office. If you were arrested on a misdemeanor charge, this writ serves to immediately set your bond without waiting for a judge arraignment. While it can sometimes take two to three days before a judge or magistrate can set your bond, you could be released within two to three hours with an attorney writ bond. Getting out of jail so quickly also gives you the crucial time you need to discuss the circumstances of your DWI arrest with your Fairview, TX writ bond attorney.

What Criminal Offenses in Texas Qualify for an Attorney Writ Bond?

While you will need to discuss the specifics of your charges with a knowledgeable attorney, many non-violent Class A and Class B misdemeanors qualify for an Attorney Writ Bond, including the following:

•  DWI (first offense)

• Boating Under the Influence (BUI)

• Resisting arrest

• Trespassing

• Disorderly conduct

• Possession of marijuana

• Indecent exposure

• Violating a protective order

• Criminal mischief

• Public intoxication

• Prostitution

• Perjury

• Shoplifting

• And more

An attorney writ bond is not available for any felony charges, traffic tickets, or assault charges.

What is the Process for Obtaining an Attorney Writ Bond?

Not all Texas attorneys provide writ bond services. An attorney from the firm must always be on call on the weekends, which is when most writ bonds are needed. You can take care of all the details of an attorney writ bond over the phone, through text, or via email. When you contact a law firm that advertises attorney writ bonds, you will typically speak to an attorney within minutes.

This call is usually made after you have been fingerprinted and processed at a local or county Texas jail. If the attorney you contact believes you are eligible for a writ bond, he or she will come to the jail and arrange your release. You are required to sign the bond paperwork, which assures the court that you will return for your hearing.  

Contact a Collin County, TX Writ Bond Attorney

When you choose an experienced Frisco, TX writ bond attorney from Law Offices of Biederman & Burleson P.L.L.C., you have taken an important first step in protecting your future. Not only will you be able to get out of jail quickly for a non-violent offense, but you will also have a knowledgeable attorney who will be the strong advocate you need.  

With more than 25 years of combined experience, more than 500 trial victories in DWI cases, and both our skilled attorneys certified by the NHTSA in the administration of standardized field sobriety tests, we are ready to craft a solid defense on your behalf. Contact the Law Offices of Biederman & Burleson P.L.L.C. at 469-333-3333 to schedule your free consultation. Our phone line is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.