Who Can Get Out of Jail on an Attorney Writ Bond?

 Posted on October 22, 2021 in Attorney Writ Bonds

If you get arrested over the weekend, an attorney writ bond may be the only way to get you out of jail before Monday morning when you could see a judge. People charged with most misdemeanors are eligible to be released from jail on an attorney writ bond before seeing a judge. There are, however, exceptions. If you are trying to find a way to get yourself or a loved one out of jail on an evening or weekend, the Law Offices of Biederman & Burleson may be able to help. After being arrested for any charge, it is important to get in contact with a qualified attorney as soon as you can, even if that means calling from jail.

Who Is Eligible for an Attorney Writ Bond in Texas?

Most misdemeanor arrestees are eligible to get out of a Texas jail before seeing a judge if a qualified attorney is willing to sign a writ bond. You may be eligible for a writ bond if you were arrested for:

• First or second DWI
• Marijuana possession
• Misdemeanor possession of controlled substances
• Certain simple assaults
• Misdemeanor theft and shoplifting

Who Is Not Eligible for an Attorney Writ Bond in Texas?

Certain crimes are considered serious enough that people arrested for them are not able to leave jail without seeing a judge. You are not eligible to be released on an attorney writ bond if you were arrested for:

• Any felony
• Family violence
• Class C misdemeanors

Because Texas takes family violence very seriously, those who are accused of it must remain in jail until a judge is able to see them. Unfortunately, this could take days in some cases. People charged with Class C misdemeanors may also not be eligible for release based on an attorney writ bond. Class C misdemeanors include theft of property under $100, public intoxication, and traffic tickets - minor offenses for which people may not be taken to jail in the first place.

Call a Collin County Attorney Writ Bonds Lawyer

No one wants to be in jail - or leave their loved one in jail - any longer than is absolutely necessary. If you believe that you are eligible for release this way, call a Frisco defense attorney. The Law Offices of Biederman & Burleson may be able to get you or your loved one out of jail very quickly. Our phones are manned 24/7/. Call 469-333-3333 for a free consultation and see how we can help.

Source:

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