Bail In Criminal Record In Texas
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If you can't make bail in Texas, you will stay in jail until you have served your sentence in full, have completely beaten your case through a not guilty verdict or dismissal, or until you are released on probation. To finally resolve a case, it can take anywhere from a few months to a few years.
Stay in the state of Texas until trial. Do not use any drugs prohibited by law or by the court (which even can include prescribed narcotics). Work at suitable employment. Report on a regular basis to a probation officer and notify such an officer of any address changes.
Following the court's and bond company's requirements is imperative if you are out on bond. Bond conditions will last as long as the case is still open. So, it is vital to ensure that you follow all the requirements of your release while the case proceeds.
You are also likely to face stricter release conditions. Courts may forbid you from traveling out of California or require you to wear an electronic ankle bracelet to track your position.
In addition, bail can be denied to an accused who is charged with a felony or an offense involving family violence, whose bail had been subsequently revoked or forfeited for a violation of a condition of his release. Texas Constitution, Section 11b.
