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Warrants in Arlington, Texas

March 12, 2019

Ever wondered what happens if you decide to ignore your speeding ticket? If you ignore your ticket, you most likely will face an additional criminal charge and a warrant will most likely be issued for your arrest. If this happens, you need to navigate some complicated legal mazes. If you have a warrant in Arlington, get it resolved. There is no reason you should have to be worried about Arlington police officers arresting you.

A good Arlington, Texas attorney will give you all the options that are available to you. Once you hear all the options regarding your warrant, you can make an educated decision on how you want to proceed. Here at Our Law Firm, we specialize in helping you clear your warrants while paying the lowest fine possible.

Other than a warrant, being issued what else can happen?
Sometimes if you decide to ignore your ticket and a warrant is issued, your driver’s license can be suspended and you can actually face surcharge penalties. Surcharge penalties are fines that the State of Texas requires you to pay before they will issue your driver’s license.

How can I check if I have a warrant in Arlington, Texas?
To check and see if you have a warrant through the Arlington Municipal Court visit here. Before just paying the warrant you need to talk with an attorney to see if you can get the fine lessened, the warrant removed and any other available options.

Deferred Adjudication

February 20, 2019

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The Arlington Municipal Court gives this option to most people. In Arlington, Texas, a prosecutor may offer this option to you. It usually means that they will make you pay a high fine and put you on 90-day probation period (within the City of Arlington). If you do not get another ticket within the City of Arlington during those 90 days, the court will dismiss your speeding or moving violation and it will not be on your record. But if you are convicted of another speeding violation, then most likely the court will not dismiss your ticket and it will go on your record.

If you have an attorney, they can usually reduce the fine and see about possible reducing the length of probation.

Is deferred adjudication a good option for me?
Well, it depends on the facts surrounding your case. For example, if you get a speeding ticket in Arlington, Texas and agree to defer adjudication, it could be a good or bad decision for you. If you live in Austin and will never travel through Arlington, you do not have to worry about getting a ticket and violating your probation. But if you live and work in Arlington, then you may be putting yourself more at risk of violating your probation.

How can I beat my speeding ticket or moving violation?

February 11, 2019

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The term “beat” depends on what your ultimate goal is for your ticket. We are experts at dealing with moving violations in Arlington, Texas. We have all sorts of clients with different goals. Some Arlington citizens are willing to pay a small fine and keep it off his or her record. We also see clients who want to go all the way to trial and will not settle until they have his or her day in court.

The option is always yours and not your attorney’s.

If you call us, we will listen to what you want to do. We will then tell you the best way to accomplish this plan. If you are not sure, we will spell out every single option available, so you can make an educated decision. From there will sit down and game-plan with you. We will do everything in our power to make sure that you get the result you want.

Bail Bonds In Arlington, Texas

February 2, 2019

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What is a bail bondsman?
A bail bondsman is a person or corporation that takes responsibility for a person who has been taken to the local police station for booking or to the county jail. The bail bondsman promises to pay bail for the client who is in custody. In exchange for promising to pay bail to have the client released they charge the client 10% of the bail amount. Once they have posted the bail bond they are entitled to that 10% and that is how they make their money–so yes they keep the 10%.

Bail may then be set along with a court date. It is required that you appear before a judge within 48 hours if you are in custody unless you were arrested on a weekend possibly resulting in a longer wait. Judges look at the seriousness of the crime, your criminal record, and to your ties to close relatives and the community to determine whether bail will be set for your release. The judge may deny bail altogether if he thinks that you may attempt to flee the jurisdiction. If bail is permitted, you may pay the bail amount or a bail bondsman may promise to pay the bond for you if you fail to appear in court in exchange for a percentage of the total bail.

Misdemeanor Charges:
If charged with a misdemeanor you will most likely by arraigned in county court and presented with the charges against you. Your rights will be read to you and then you will be allowed to enter a plea if represented by counsel.

Felony Charges:
If charged with a felony you must appear in district court. Serious felony charges must be filed by indictment in front of a grand jury.

You must enter a plea of guilty meaning that you admit the charges, not guilty meaning that you did not commit the offense or no contest meaning that you are not admitting that you are guilty but not contesting the charges. You may also enter a mute plea which is a not guilty plea that allows you to contest whether the criminal process against you has been handled properly to this point.