Slide 1: The Arrest, Booking and Bail
El Paso DWI Attorney Help Guide
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The Arrest
Taken into police custody No longer have freedom to leave area Could be due to:
o o o o Probable cause Unrelated traffic stop Warrant Sobriety checkpoint
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Booking
Done at HQ or other central location. Administrative tasks:
Recording personal information Fingerprinting Photographing Check criminal history Inventory confiscated personal property
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Bail
You pay money to get released from custody. Must promise to appear in court. Bail amount either set or determined by
seriousness of crime. Bail bond companies post bonds for those who cannot afford bail. Fee is typically 10% of bail Miss court and judge can order you arrested. www.dwielpaso.com
Slide 5: We hope you have found this information beneficial. For more information and advice on how to protect yourself when facing DWI charges in El Paso: Visit: http://www.dwielpaso.com or Call: (915) 317-1933 to schedule a free consultation
This is not Legal Advice. This document contains information only. For Legal Advice, please seek guidance from a licensed Attorney.
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