DWI / DUI BAIL BONDS
Dallas County, Texas
If your loved one was just arrested for DWI in Dallas County, Act Quick Bail Bonds posts DWI bail bonds at Lew Sterrett Justice Center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including the no-refusal weekends when Dallas County Sheriff and Texas DPS run blood-draw warrants and saturation patrols. Whether the arrest happened on I-35E, I-30, or a sobriety checkpoint anywhere in the county, our licensed agents prepare paperwork in advance and post bond the moment magistration is complete. Call (214) 744-1414 — one call starts the process and gets your loved one home faster.
DWI / DUI in Dallas County
- Statute
- Texas Penal Code §49.04
- Classification
- Class B Misdemeanor (first offense)
- Statutory Penalty
- Up to 180 days in county jail and a $2,000 fine, with a mandatory minimum 72-hour sentence
- Escalation / Notes
- BAC ≥ 0.15 elevates to Class A Misdemeanor (up to 1 year, $4,000 fine). A third or subsequent offense is a 3rd-Degree Felony (2–10 years prison) under §49.09.
Driving While Intoxicated under Texas Penal Code §49.04 is one of the most frequently prosecuted charges in Dallas County. A first-offense DWI is classified as a Class B misdemeanor carrying a minimum 72-hour jail sentence, but the charge escalates rapidly with aggravating circumstances. A blood alcohol concentration above 0.15 elevates the charge to a Class A misdemeanor, while a third DWI offense becomes a third-degree felony. Dallas County magistrates evaluate several factors when setting bond for DWI arrests: the defendant's BAC level at the time of arrest, whether an accident or injury occurred, the number of prior DWI convictions on record, and whether a minor was present in the vehicle. At Lew Sterrett Justice Center, DWI defendants appear before a magistrate after booking is complete, at which point bond conditions — including potential ignition interlock requirements and no-alcohol provisions — are established.
How DWI / DUI Bonds Work
Arrest & Booking
After an arrest on dwi / dui 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 dwi / dui charge and sets a bond amount based on the severity of the offense, criminal history, and flight risk. Bond schedules for dwi / dui 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.