Felony Charges
When you get arrested and charged with a felony, you can find yourself in a jail cell surrounded by scary individuals. It’s a very stressful situation, and you might be unable to plan your next steps because your mind is racing and worrying about your future. That’s why you need someone you can trust to bail you out of jail fast. Good news: JBond Bail Bonds has your back.
We are the premier choice for bail bond services in Rockwall, TX and all nearby areas. Give us a call, or have a loved one call us, as soon as you can. We don’t want you to spend one moment longer than necessary in custody. Bad things happen in jail, and the longer you wait there, the higher your chances are of being victimized in some way. Time spent in a cell and away from work can also cost you your job. Don’t take those chances! Put our talented, experienced team to work and regain your freedom as soon as possible.
Consequences of Felonies
Felonies are serious crimes, and if you get convicted of one, your life will forever be changed. Convicted felons have to ensure a lifelong social stigma, as well as the loss of basic civil liberties. Certain occupations will be difficult or impossible to join, and professionals who get convicted of felonies risk losing their license as well as their livelihood.
Here are some of the ways a felony conviction in Texas can impact your life:
- Voting Rights. When you get convicted of a felony, you lose the right to vote, serve on a jury, and run for or hold public office in Texas.
- A convicted felon loses the right to own or carry firearms. Any permit the felon currently holds gets revoked, and all firearms must be transferred to someone who can legally possess them. Firearm rights can be reinstated after 5 years, but the felon may only possess a gun inside their residence.
- Finding a new job can be complicated by a felony conviction. It boils down to this: Potential employers can ask you about your criminal background, but cannot base their hiring decision on your felony. However, it’s nearly impossible to prove that a business passed you up based solely on your conviction.
- A felony conviction can bar you from entering the law enforcement, child care or health care fields.
- Financial Aid. Many colleges won’t accept students with felony convictions. If your charges involved drugs, you will no longer be eligible for financial aid even if you do get accepted.
- Depending on the nature of your crime, you could lose custody of your children and be prohibited from adopting or fostering children in the future.
- Traveling Abroad. If you have a felony drug conviction, your passport will be revoked and you will be prohibited from obtaining a new one.
Felony Penalties in Texas
Of course, those consequences aren’t the only ones you’ll face. Felonies in Texas come with much stiffer penalties than misdemeanor crimes. The punishment you will face depends on the classification of your crime.
- Third-Degree Felony. Up to ten years’ imprisonment and a $10,000 fine.
- Second-Degree Felony. Up to 20 years’ imprisonment and a $10,000 fine.
- First-Degree Felony. Up to life imprisonment and a $10,000 fine.
- Capital Felony. Execution.
Call JBond Today for Felony Bail Bonds
Bail is usually an option for people facing felony charges, except in the most severe cases. If you or a loved one gets arrested and charged with a felony, JBond Bail Bonds can help. We charge 10% of the bail amount upfront and provide an easy payment plan for your convenience. We accept most forms of payment. If you’re struggling to afford bail, give us a call so we can work with you and help you get back to your freedom and get on with your life.
JBond Bail Bonds in Rockwall is the team you want on your side when you find yourself behind bars. We can get you out of any jail in or around the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Every minute you spend in jail is critical time you could be spending with your family or lawyer. That’s why we work hard to get you out as fast as possible!
Don’t put your job or your future in risk by wasting your time in jail. Get back to your life and put your arrest behind you by calling JBond to bail you out. We are available to help you 24/7, any day of the year, whenever you need us. Our prices are fair, and we will beat any bail bond company’s price!