What do I need to do now that I have been charged with a crime?
First, hire an attorney. In most cases, it is extremely important that an attorney begin working on your case as soon as possible. For example, in DWI cases, we need to request an ALR hearing within 15 days of your arrest so that our Harris County criminal defense attorneys can fight to keep your license.
There is a warrant for my arrest. What can I do?
There are several things that you can do:
- Contact one of our criminal defense attorneys in Houston to see if your bond could be lowered.
- You could contact a bonding agency and post a non-arrest bond. Bonding agencies usually have fees that are 10-15% of the bond amount.
- If you are able to pay the entire bond amount yourself, you may post a cash bond through the Harris County Sheriff's Office located at 49 San Jacinto. Please be aware that if you post the cash bond, it can take several weeks for you to receive your money back after the conclusion of the case.
