Bond Hearing in Laredo, TX
When someone is arrested by U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) for an illegal border crossing or other violation, they face the risk of deportation. But they may also be able to secure release prior to the removal hearing. Our Laredo immigration bond lawyers are here to help.
Cardenas & Rodriguez routinely works with clients in our home base of Webb and La Salle counties, but with immigration law being federal, we are available to help anyone in the state of Texas-indeed, anything throughout the United States.
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With over 13 years of experience, the attorneys and staff at Cardenas & Rodriguez have a thorough understanding of how to handle the application process, the bond hearing itself, and ultimately, the deportation defense.
Call us at (956) 450-7951 or reach out here online for a free consultation.
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How a Bond Works in Immigration Cases
Bonds are used in most cases in the American criminal justice system, regardless of whether the defendant is an immigrant or not. After an arrest, the presiding judge can set bail—an amount of money the defendant can put up to secure their freedom before the trial (or, in immigration cases, the removal hearing). When a third party posts the bail on behalf of the defendant, it is referred to as a bond.
The bond hearing is done to determine whether or not the defendant will be granted the opportunity to secure temporary freedom.
It’s important to note that a bond hearing is not automatically granted as part of the legal process. It must be applied for by the defendant. Defendants are able to fill out this application themselves, but our Laredo immigration bond attorneys can provide valuable assistance in making certain the paperwork is properly filed and documented, with the goal of expediting the hearing.
Call Cardenas & Rodriguez at (956) 450-7951 or fill out our online contact form today to request a free consultation. We can help.
What Happens at a Bond Hearing
Immigration judges consider numerous factors when determining whether to grant an immigrant's bond request, including their family and community ties in the U.S., employment history, criminal record, immigration violations, potential options for relief, financial resources, and length of time in the country. The judge will weigh these positive factors against any perceived dangers to the community or threats to national security posed by granting the bond.
The judge will then schedule a hearing to specifically address the bail issue. This hearing is different from a removal hearing under a Notice to Appear (NTA). During the bond hearing, the judge will assess all the factors noted above, and whether there is a likelihood that the individual will return for future hearings if released on bond. If the judge believes the individual is unlikely to keep their promise to return, they may deny a bond request or set it at a very high amount.
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