On April 30, the Texas House of Representatives passed House Bill 441 with 88-40 votes. Effectively, HB 441 could reduce the penalties for low-level marijuana possession charges. Plus, the bill could help many Texans already charged with possession as it would allow them to wipe charges from their criminal records. House Bill 441 The new
Generally, before police officers can arrest you they must first obtain an arrest warrant. The arrest warrant is issued by a judge and allows police to detain you and seize any personal property suspected of being used to commit a crime. Police must be able to convince the judge that they have probable cause before
An arrest is a stressful situation for anyone. However, this experience can become even more stressful if you have a little one at home depending on you. Whether you’re a child’s parent or legal guardian when you get picked up, your first thought will likely be about the wellbeing of your family. You’ll need to
Many people experience a lot of anxiety surrounding even casual encounters with the police. This can be an incredibly stressful situation that can go south fast. When you see the flashing red, white, and blue lights and hear the siren wailing chances are you’ll take a deep breath and hold it until you see the
The Texas Criminal Code is long, complicated, and ridden with legal jargon. Chapter 17 of the Code of Criminal Procedure comprehensively outlines a defendant’s rights to bail in the state of Texas. We know it can be difficult to parse out, that’s why we’ve done it for you! Below, we will break down the information
The criminal justice system is something not a lot of people give much thought to. It’s doesn’t affect you, right? After all, the justice system is there to handle hardened criminals and you’ve never gotten in trouble. You have nothing to fear, as you don’t associate with people who partake in criminal activity. Well, it might
The prison system in the United States can be confusing. Legal jargon and the intricacies of the justice system can overwhelm people who don’t have experience with it. That’s why A-EZ out is going to help guide you through some key parts of the process. The first thing you should know is that when we
The COVID-19 pandemic put a strain on bail bond companies and defendants alike. The courts started postponing hearings due to public safety concerns, and bail bond companies became even more essential. A lot of U.S. citizens were and continue to be under immense financial strain due to mass layoffs. They often struggle to pay the
Crime movies always show bounty hunters and their no holds barred tactics to chase down fugitives for a fee. Bounty hunters are a valid concern for people who jump bail or just accidentally miss their hearing. However, they’re not nearly as scary as the film industry has made them out to be. Bounty Hunters operating
Sometimes, bail is simply too expensive to afford. Even with the option to bond out and pay only 10% to a bail bondsman, the cost can still be out of reach if the initial bail amount is set high. Fortunately, there is a legal option to request a bail reduction. Bail bond companies like A-EZ
