Hays County Criminal Defense Lawyer Attorney

 

Lawyer Robert L. Keates
Hays County, San Marcos Criminal Defense Lawyer Robert Keates has experience defending against arrest and criminal charges, including DWI, Drug Offenses, Drug Possession, Drug Sales, Theft, Vehicle Theft, Computer and Cyber Crimes, Sex Crimes, Robbery, Assaults and Battery, Weapons, Gang Arrests, and even Arson and Manslaughter. Lawyer Robert Keates can help you through the complex Hays County, San Marcos Criminal Justice System, be it through arrest, bail settings and reductions, plea barganing and negotiations, pretrials, motions, motions to supress evidence, motion to dismiss, motion for retrial, or motion for expunction of record.

 

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Whether you have just been arrested, are awaiting a jail release or bail, are under investigation, or have a pending court date for a crime in Hays County, San Marcos, or the surrounding areas, contact us today for a free consultation to learn the best way to defend your criminal case by calling 512.216.3211.

 

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Hays County Practice Locations

The Law Office of Robert Keates handles a wide variety of criminal cases, including:

• San Marcos

• Buda

• Kyle

• Wimberley

• Driftwood

• Dripping Springs

• Mountain City

• Bear Creek

• Wood Creek   

Hays County Criminal Arrest Statistics

Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

• Murders: 0
• Rapes: 5
• Robberies: 9
• Assaults: 90
• Burglaries: 207
• Thefts: 492
• Auto thefts: 75

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

• Murders: 0
• Rapes: 8
• Robberies: 6
• Assaults: 55
• Burglaries: 206
• Thefts: 552
• Auto thefts: 94

 

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Hays County Jail & Inmate Information

Hays County Jail
1307 Uhland Road
San Marcos, Texas 78666
(512)  393-7800

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

What Happens When A Prisoner Is Brought In?
When a prisoner is brought in to the facility, they will need to be processed (Booked) first. This includes being searched, having the arrest report completed, and being fingerprinted and photographed. How long this takes depends on how many prisoners are being processed at that time, and how cooperative the prisoner is. Uncooperative or intoxicated prisoners will be processed as soon as the booking officer is able to do so.

Prisoners are processed in the order that they are brought in.After processing, prisoners are then placed into a holding cell pending Magistration (Magistration Times Vary - Depends on Magistrate's Schedule). Magistration is the procedure where a prisoner charged with an offense is brought before a Magistrate (Judge) and the Magistrate informs the prisoner of his Constitutional Rights and of the charge/charges that have been brought against him. The Magistrate then sets the Bail Amount.

Hays County Jail Inmate Visitation (Provided by Hays County Sherrif's Website)
The inmate will be given a visitation card and may list up to five (5) adults on the card.  The inmate may change this list every thirty (30) days.  Children under seventeen (17) years of age are not counted as adults and may ONLY visit under the supervision of their parent/guardian . The visitor must show a valid photo identification card (Driver's License/State issued Identification Card).   The inmate may have two (2) thirty-minute visits each week with no more than three (3) individuals at one time under one of the following guidelines.

a)  One (1) visit on Friday or Monday  AND

One (1) visit on Saturday or Sunday.

OR

b)  One (1) visit on Friday AND one (1) visit on Monday.

Visitation on Fridays and Mondays are 8:00 A.M. through 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. through 4:00 P.M.

Last names beginning with the letters A-L will visit Saturdays from 8:00 A.M. through 10:00 A.M. OR Sundays from 12:00 P.M. through 4:00 P.M.

Last names beginning with the letters M-Z will visit on Saturdays from 12:00 P.M. through 4:00 P.M. OR on Sundays from 8:00 A.M. through 10:00 A.M.

The inmate may receive one (1) contact visit after he/she has been sentenced.  Trustees may receive a contact visit every thirty (30) days.  The Visitation Officer will determine the day and time of

Inmate Property
An inmate may receive Court Clothes ONLY if he/she is going to Jury Trial.  If an inmate is released and does not have the proper attire to leave the facility he/she will be issued indigent clothing.

An Inmates Personal Property can be picked up between the hours of 7:00 A.M. through 7:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.  All property released must be accompanied by a property release card, filled out by the inmate, stating to whom the property is released to. The individual named on the release card must present State Issued Identification upon receipt of the property.  If an inmate is transferred to another facility and can not take his/her property with them and the inmate does not make arrangement for the property to be picked up by another, the property will be destroyed or donated to indigent after thirty (30) days.

Paying Fines
Hays County now allows you the convenience of paying with a credit card for individuals who are currently IN CUSTODY ONLY!. CLASS "C" Fines ONLY. No other payments will be excepted. If you have any questions contact the Jail Bonding Department at the numbers below BEFORE attempting to make a payment online. A Service Charge Will be assessed by Certified Payments

Please contact the Hays County Jail Bonding Department at: 512-393-7807 or 512-393-7690 for Bureau Code and Fine Amount before processing payment. THEN CALL 1-866-549-1010 or www.certifiedpayments.net.

Inmate Mail
The inmate may write to anyone as often as he/she wishes, provided that the letters do not in any way violate U.S. Postal Regulations. 

Inmates may receive incoming mail a s long as it does not violate U.S. Postal Regulations, State or Federal Laws, or constitutes contraband according to the Hays County Jail Policy Manual .  The Mail Officer will deliver the inmates mail after it has been opened and inspected for contraband.  The envelope must contain the inmate's name and SPIN number.

Want to Email an Inmate? Hays County jail now allows inmates in the Hays County Jail to receive emails from family members. *Keep in mind, email may be easier to monitor communication, therefore it is important not to disclose to write about case facts or information.

Visit http://www.4inmates.com to sign up (Link Provided by Hays County Sherrif's Website)

Jail Records
512-393-7832
512-393-7821

Hays County Bond & Bail Information

What Is Bail?
"BAIL" is the security given by the accused that he will appear and answer before the proper court the accusation brought against him, and includes a bail bond or a personal bond.

What Is A Bail Bond?
A "Cash Bond" is a contractual agreement between the accused and the Court having jurisdiction over the offense, ensuring that the defendant will appear in court. The defendant posts the dollar amount of the Bond, which will be returned to him upon his appearance in court. (Verify with District or County Clerk for clarification of actual procedures) Hays County District Clerk - 512-393-7738Hays County Clerk - 512-393-7660A

"Surety Bond" is a contractual agreement between the accused, a Bail Bondsman and the Court having jurisdiction over the offense, ensuring that the defendant will appear in court. The defendant pays a fee to the Bail Bondsman, who in turn posts the dollar amount of the Bond, which will be returned to the Bail Bondsman upon appearance of the defendant in court.

A "Personal Bond" is a contractual agreement between the accused and the Court having jurisdiction over the offense, ensuring that the defendant will appear in court. The defendant is not required to post the dollar amount of the Bond, rather is released on his own recognizance. However, if the defendant fails to appear in court, the defendant is then indebted to the court for the amount of the Personal Bond.

Is Bail Punishment?
"Bail" is not a punitive measure, rather a guarantee that the person charged will return for court. The Magistrate will examine many factors including, State and County of residence, employment, marital status, dependents, prior failures to appear, seriousness of offense, etc.. The greater the risk that the person will not return for his trial, the higher the amount the bail that is set.

How Do I contact a Bail Bondsman? Most are available 24 hours a day. Hays County is a Bail Bond Board County. Bonding companies must be licensed in order to post bonds. Approved bonding companies list available at the Sheriff's Office. Bonding Company Lists are rotated weekly. Sheriff's Office employees may not contact a Bail Bondsman for you, nor can they recommend one. You must make the arrangements yourself.

Helpful Phone #'s:
Bond Information: 512-393-7807 or 512-393-7690
Jail Records can also be contacted at: 512-393-7832

Hays County Bail Bonds Co. List (Link Provided by Hays County Sherrif's Website)

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