Misdemeanors

When you are arrested and detained for a misdemeanor charge in Dallas and Tarrant counties, you will be booked into a local holding facility. You will have to appear before a judge to record a plea. Typically, the court will require you to pay a percentage of your set bail, known as the bail bond. The amount of bail will depend on your criminal history, financial capability and the crime in question.

Whether you are charged with a Class A, B or C misdemeanor will influence the size of your bail bond. Class A misdemeanors are the most serious of misdemeanor offenses. Crimes such as assault, second DWI, burglary of a vehicle, and wrongful possession of a weapon fall into this category. These crimes carry a punishment of up to 1 year in jail and a fine of $4,000. Class B misdemeanors are less common. They include trespassing, evading arrest or theft of between $50 and $1,500 and are punishable by 6 months of jail time and up to $2,000 in fines. Class C misdemeanors, which cover crimes such as the threat of bodily harm and unwanted physical contact, are only punishable by a fine of up to $500.

Whether you are charged with a Class A, B or C misdemeanor, contacting us is one of the best ways to avoid being detained during the course of your trial. Don’t miss out on our bail bonds expertise; contact us today.