Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
laws on sex offences
what is the bail amount? an if not charged, can a person be held in jail
Asked on 2/23/08, 4:51 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Keith Engelke
Law Office of S. Keith Engelke
Re: laws on sex offences
The bail amount is decided by the court. The court takes into account several factors. If a person cannot afford to post bail or pay a bondsman to post a bond, to guarantee their appearance in court, they will be held in jail.
Answered on 2/23/08, 6:52 pm
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