Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
How does the court system work?
During a recent background check it
had come to my attention that there is a
warrant out for my arrest. I've been
charged with a felony reduced to a
misdemeanor. This happened in 2003
in the Dallas, Texas. This is the first
time i've heard of this...I did not do
what they are saying I did! What do I do
now? I do not have the money to hire a
lawyer and this has prevented me from
employment! Any information you can
give will be helpful! Thank you.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: How does the court system work?
turn yourself in and bond out the longer you delay the worst it gets. Find friends and family to help hire an attorney, good luck
Re: How does the court system work?
Mr. Yoakum is correct. You can call a bondsman in the Dallas area -- he/she will find out the particulars of the charge and the amount of the bond. The bondsman can also prepare the paperwork in advance so that when you surrender at your local jail the process will be much quicker. If you plan to post a bond, however, you need to see about hiring a lawyer. Dallas judges tend toward the attitude that if you can afford the bond, then you can afford the lawyer.
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