When someone is arrested, the terms bond and bail often come up. But what do they really mean? Many people confuse these two. I’m here to clear that up! Understanding the difference between bond and bail is crucial if you or a loved one needs help getting out of jail quickly. Let’s dive in and break it down. Bond and Bail Explained: What You Need to Know Bail is the amount of money set by the court to release a person from jail before their trial. It acts as a guarantee that

A DWI arrest in Texas can turn a normal night into a stressful emergency. One phone call, one traffic stop, and suddenly a loved one may be sitting in jail while the family tries to figure out what happens next. The good news is that help is available. Whether the charge is a first, second, or third DWI offense, Lucky 7 Bail Bonds can help you or your loved one move through the bail process as quickly and smoothly as possible. This article is for general information only. It

Why is it that bail reform activists only think that poor people deserve to be free and out of jail? Why do they not apply their equitable justice approach to every case? Maybe it’s because they aren’t really about equal justice for all. Maybe it’s because their movement is a solution looking for a problem that doesn’t exist. Or just maybe the whole thing is complete and utter nonsense. I am going with the last one. I am convinced that these bail reform activists have no idea

Drug possession is a serious offense in Texas. Under state law (Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health & Safety Code and Texas Penal Code), a conviction, and sometimes even just an arrest, for possession of a controlled substance is subject to strict criminal penalties. So, what exactly are the penalties for drug possession in Texas? The short answer is that they vary widely — with the two most important factors being what the specific substance is classified as and the amou

By Randy Wallace Published January 28, 2022 Misdemeanor court judges hear strong statements from Harris Co. DA, state senator FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on what was discussed and said during the meeting this week. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - "Your Honors, if we listen to you all, we can all go home because you’re saying there's not anything that can be done and I'm going to beg to differ with you because I feel the urgency of the matter," said State Senator John Whitmi