Is Bail Jumping That Big of a Deal in Texas?
Bail jumping and failure to appear laws in Texas allow the state to prosecute people who knowingly or intentionally skip a court date. Some call “failure to appear” bail jumping; however, bail jumping may or may not be charged separately. The offense is most seen in municipal courts. If you are accused of this, the consequences can be significant. At Burkett Law Firm, we understand Texas laws and how they apply to bail-jumping cases. Here, we explain more about this