Assault BAIL BONDS
Dallas County, Texas
Assault arrests in Dallas County happen everywhere — bar fights in Deep Ellum, domestic incidents, road-rage stops, family disputes — and almost every assault bond at Lew Sterrett Justice Center comes with a magistrate-imposed emergency protective order. Act Quick Bail Bonds posts assault bonds 24 hours a day and walks your family through every no-contact term before bond is filed. We handle simple assault, aggravated assault, and assault family violence cases at every Dallas County facility. Call (214) 744-1414 anytime — our licensed agents answer day and night.
Assault in Dallas County
- Statute
- Texas Penal Code §22.01
- Classification
- Class A Misdemeanor (causing bodily injury)
- Statutory Penalty
- Up to 1 year in county jail and a $4,000 fine
- Escalation / Notes
- Threat or offensive contact only is a Class C Misdemeanor (fine up to $500). Assault against a public servant, security officer, family member with a prior family-violence finding, or involving strangulation is a 3rd-Degree Felony (2–10 years prison).
Assault under Texas Penal Code §22.01 covers a broad range of conduct in Dallas County courts, from Class C misdemeanor threats of bodily harm to second-degree felony charges for assaults against public servants or involving strangulation. Simple assault causing bodily injury is a Class A misdemeanor, but the charge elevates significantly when the victim is a family member, the defendant has prior assault convictions, or a deadly weapon was involved. Dallas County magistrates set assault bonds based on the severity of injury, the relationship between the parties, whether a protective order was already in place, and the defendant's prior violent history. Assault family violence charges carry additional consequences in Dallas County, including potential emergency protective orders that restrict the defendant's contact with the alleged victim and may prohibit returning to a shared residence.
How Assault Bonds Work
Arrest & Booking
After an arrest on 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 assault charge and sets a bond amount based on the severity of the offense, criminal history, and flight risk. Bond schedules for 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.