Aggravated Assault BAIL BONDS
Dallas County, Texas
Aggravated assault is a second-degree felony in Texas, and Dallas County magistrates set bonds at Lew Sterrett Justice Center that reflect the seriousness of the allegations — often with GPS monitoring and no-contact orders attached. Act Quick Bail Bonds has the experience and capacity to post high-bond felony cases and will guide your family through every term before bond is filed. We handle deadly-weapon allegations, family violence cases with prior findings, and offenses against public servants. Call (214) 744-1414 — our licensed agents are available 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
Aggravated Assault in Dallas County
- Statute
- Texas Penal Code §22.02
- Classification
- 2nd-Degree Felony
- Statutory Penalty
- 2–20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000
- Escalation / Notes
- Charge is elevated to a 1st-Degree Felony (5–99 years or life) when the victim is a public servant, security officer, witness, informant, or a family member where the offense involved a deadly weapon and serious bodily injury.
Aggravated assault under Texas Penal Code §22.02 is charged when an assault causes serious bodily injury or involves the use or exhibition of a deadly weapon. This is a second-degree felony carrying 2 to 20 years imprisonment, but escalates to a first-degree felony when the victim is a public servant, security officer, witness, informant, or family member with a prior family violence finding. Dallas County magistrates treat aggravated assault bonds with particular scrutiny given the violent nature of the offense. Bond amounts are influenced by the severity of the victim's injuries, the type of weapon involved, the relationship between the parties, whether the defendant has prior violent felony convictions, and whether the offense occurred in connection with gang activity or organized crime.
How Aggravated Assault Bonds Work
Arrest & Booking
After an arrest on aggravated assault charges in Dallas County, the defendant is transported to Lew Sterrett Justice Center for booking. Personal information, fingerprints, and photographs are recorded before the magistration process.
Magistration
A Dallas County magistrate reviews the aggravated assault charge and sets a bond amount based on the severity of the offense, criminal history, and flight risk. Bond schedules for aggravated assault cases vary depending on specific circumstances of the arrest.
Bond Posted
Once the bond amount is set, a licensed bail bond agent files the necessary paperwork with Dallas County. Act Quick Bail Bonds handles all documentation and coordination with the jail to expedite the release process.
Release
After the bond is posted and processed, the defendant is released from custody. Release timelines vary based on current facility conditions and volume.
Initial Check-In — Required
Within 24 to 72 hours of release, the defendant must report to our office for a mandatory initial check-in. We review all court dates, bond conditions, and reporting requirements. Failure to complete this check-in results in bond forfeiture and a new warrant for the defendant's arrest.