“What if My Texas Bail is to High?”

Here is a quick video explanation provided by BailBondBidsNow.com regarding What if My Texas Bail is to High?:

What if My Bail Bond is to High?

In sum, the above video explains what can be done in an effort to lower the current bail amount which usually involves the filing of a Writ of Habeas Corpus with the Trial Court. This is basically a Motion asking the Court to reduce the current bail amount based on reasonableness and the Arrestee or Defendant’s background.

An Arrestee on their own can absolutely file this type of Writ but it is likely advisable that an Attorney be used to make this request. The request can and should have attached evidence that supports the request consisting of items such as of proof of employment, proof of residence, acquisition of counsel, letters of support, etc.. If possible, family or friend support displayed in the court at the time of hearing allows the Defendant’s attorney to comment and show the Judge that their is indeed support as “evidenced by his or her family and friends that are here in court today”.

In reality, these hearing are typically quickly conducted with both the Defendant’s counsel and the Prosecutor making their oral arguments and summing up their “evidence” and positions. It is important to remember that any attached evidence can be considered as this is not trial and thus can generally be considered by the court unless their is reason to believe it is not reliable or accurate. But, even with this shortened process - if urged by either counsel then each side can have a true hearing consisting of actual witnesses and the authentication of evidence. But in reality these full contested hearings are in the minority as the parties typically want to move the matter forward unless their are extenuating circumstances as seasoned attorney’s of that court generally know the informal “guidelines” that Judges use when setting the bail amount.

Lastly, it is also prudent for the Defendant’s attorney to confer with the Prosecutors well prior to the hearing. At times, there can be an agreement that avoids this type of procedural and at times truly contested hearing.

And finally, remember this is almost a “1 shot opportunity” to lower bond. If used it is very difficult to establish the “changed conditions” and other requirements needed for a second opportunity to have the court lower an Arrestee’s bail. This is why the use of counsel is strongly recommended when seeking lower bail.