Evading Arrest BAIL BONDS
Dallas County, Texas
Evading arrest charges in Dallas County rarely come alone — they’re almost always stacked on top of a DWI, a drug possession charge, or whatever the original stop was for, meaning two separate bonds at Lew Sterrett Justice Center. Act Quick Bail Bonds posts multi-charge bookings every day and can file all bonds the moment magistration is complete. Whether the alleged evasion was on foot, in a vehicle, or during a Dallas County traffic checkpoint, our licensed agents work fast. Call (214) 744-1414 — we are available 24 hours a day.
Evading Arrest in Dallas County
- Statute
- Texas Penal Code §38.04
- Classification
- Class A Misdemeanor (fleeing on foot)
- Statutory Penalty
- Up to 1 year in county jail and a $4,000 fine
- Escalation / Notes
- Use of a vehicle or watercraft elevates the charge to a state jail felony. Serious bodily injury during the pursuit makes it a 3rd-Degree Felony; a death during pursuit makes it a 2nd-Degree Felony.
Evading arrest or detention under Texas Penal Code §38.04 is charged when a person intentionally flees from law enforcement. Fleeing on foot is typically a Class A misdemeanor, but the charge escalates to a state jail felony when a motor vehicle is used, and to a third-degree felony if anyone is injured during the pursuit. In Dallas County, evading arrest charges frequently accompany other offenses — a DWI suspect who flees a traffic stop faces both the DWI charge and the evading charge, with separate bonds for each. Dallas County magistrates consider the danger posed during the evasion, whether a vehicle was used, the speed and duration of any pursuit, and whether the defendant has prior evading convictions when setting bond.
How Evading Arrest Bonds Work
Arrest & Booking
After an arrest on evading arrest 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 evading arrest charge and sets a bond amount based on the severity of the offense, criminal history, and flight risk. Bond schedules for evading arrest 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.