Identity Theft BAIL BONDS
Dallas County, Texas
Identity theft arrests in Dallas County are prosecuted by the District Attorney’s white-collar crimes unit and frequently arrive stacked with credit card abuse, fraud, forgery, and theft counts — meaning multiple bonds at Lew Sterrett Justice Center. Act Quick Bail Bonds handles multi-count financial-crime bookings every week and posts every bond at once so your loved one isn’t held longer than necessary. Our licensed agents will explain the bond conditions Dallas County magistrates typically impose, including financial-account restrictions, internet limitations, and no-contact orders. Call (214) 744-1414 — we work day and night.
Identity Theft in Dallas County
- Statute
- Texas Penal Code §32.51 (fraudulent use or possession of identifying information)
- Classification
- Range: State Jail Felony through 1st-Degree Felony — classified by the number of items of identifying information involved
- Statutory Penalty
- Fewer than 5 items: state jail felony (180 days–2 years, up to $10,000 fine). 5–9 items: 3rd-Degree Felony (2–10 years). 10–49 items: 2nd-Degree Felony (2–20 years). 50 or more items: 1st-Degree Felony (5–99 years or life).
- Escalation / Notes
- Charge is enhanced to the next-higher classification under §32.51(c-1) when the victim is 65 or older or has a disability that substantially impairs self-care. Frequently filed alongside credit card abuse (§32.31) and forgery (§32.21).
Identity theft in Texas is prosecuted under Penal Code §32.51 as fraudulent use or possession of identifying information. The statute covers obtaining, possessing, transferring, or using another person’s name, date of birth, Social Security number, driver license number, financial account information, or biometric data with intent to harm or defraud. Charge levels in Dallas County escalate by the number of items of identifying information involved: fewer than five items is a state jail felony with 180 days to 2 years of confinement, five to nine items is a third-degree felony carrying 2 to 10 years in prison, ten to forty-nine items is a second-degree felony with 2 to 20 years, and fifty or more items is a first-degree felony punishable by 5 to 99 years or life. The Dallas County District Attorney’s office routinely files identity theft alongside credit card abuse (§32.31), forgery (§32.21), and theft when the same scheme produced multiple distinct offenses, which means a defendant can face several bonds at once. Bond conditions imposed by Dallas County magistrates frequently include surrendering financial documents, restrictions on opening new accounts or credit lines, no-contact orders with named victims, and limitations on internet use. Act Quick Bail Bonds posts identity theft bonds at Lew Sterrett Justice Center 24 hours a day and walks families through the conditions that typically accompany financial-crime releases.
How Identity Theft Bonds Work
Arrest & Booking
After an arrest on identity theft 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 identity theft charge and sets a bond amount based on the severity of the offense, criminal history, and flight risk. Bond schedules for identity theft 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.