He posted $500 bail bond on both charges. But of more interest to lipstick was the 28,000 he owed them after skipping out on his bail bond. By filing a bail bond with the court, the defendant will usually be released from imprisonment pending a trial or appeal.
Yes! In California, bonds can be posted twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week. But whether you can bail someone out of jail at any time depends on their situation. When someone is arrested, they have a first appearance soon after.
Even if you have been sentenced for a crime, you may be able to post bail and get out of custody during the course of your appeal. Post-conviction bail is not available in all states because it is not a constitutional right.
Any person who has been convicted and sentenced can file a “motion for resentencing” (MFR) seeking to modify the terms of their sentence. The petitioner may seek to have the sentence reduced or modified.
Once you're found guilty, if the sentence the judge hands you includes jail or prison time, the defendant is not allowed bail, except in extreme circumstances. That will be the appellate court ordering bail, not the trial court, under those extreme circumstances.
In some cases, a defendant is permitted to remain on bail after a conviction while awaiting final sentencing. Indeed, a court may even set an ``appeal bond'' after conviction and sentencing, wherein a defendant can remain in the community during an appeal.
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.