Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

putting up a bail bond for someone else

i put up bail 2 times, for a person. she has made no attempt to pay me back. she is living in my house (unfortantley). the only reason i kept her here was to make sure she showed up for court, court changed. in mean time my company check and personal checks have been stolen out of my house. i never done this bond thing in my life. trying to be good person. how can i legally cover myself from bail bond money, or what are my choices. i can't take this behavior any more. i have 2 babies to raise and a legal business to run. she has 4 felony charges against her, so i know court dates could take a while. anything you can help me with would much be appreciated.

thank you

cindy


Asked on 2/01/06, 11:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
ERICK PLATTEN LAW OFFICE OF ERICK PLATTEN

Re: putting up a bail bond for someone else

Hello there,

Well your on the hook for the bonds unless you file a motion with the court stating that the individual is a flight risk and that you no longer want to be on the bond.

But the question is did you go through a bonding company or did you post a cash bond?

If you posted a cash bond you could file the motion with the court to protect yourself if she doesn't appear in court.

If you went through a bonding company and signed on as a cosigner the bonding company can sue you if she doesn't appear in court.

If my office can be of any assistance feel free to contact us.

Sincerely,

Erick Platten

PLATTEN LAW OFFICE

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Answered on 2/03/06, 2:15 am


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