Weapons Charges BAIL BONDS
Dallas County, Texas
Weapons charges in Dallas County range from unlawful carrying in a prohibited place — courthouse, school, polling place — to felon-in-possession cases that carry serious prison exposure. Act Quick Bail Bonds posts weapons bonds at Lew Sterrett Justice Center 24 hours a day and explains the firearm-surrender conditions Dallas County magistrates routinely impose before bond is posted. We handle multi-charge cases when a weapons offense stacks with assault, robbery, or drug possession. Call (214) 744-1414 anytime — our licensed agents answer day and night.
Weapons Charges in Dallas County
- Statute
- Texas Penal Code Chapter 46 (multiple sections)
- Classification
- Range: Class A Misdemeanor through 3rd-Degree Felony depending on offense
- Statutory Penalty
- Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon (§46.02) is a Class A Misdemeanor (up to 1 year, $4,000 fine). Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon (§46.04) is a 3rd-Degree Felony (2–10 years). Possession in a prohibited place (§46.03) — courthouse, school, polling place — is generally a 3rd-Degree Felony.
- Escalation / Notes
- Using or exhibiting a deadly weapon during another offense triggers a deadly-weapon finding under Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 42A.054, which restricts parole eligibility.
Weapons charges in Dallas County are governed by Texas Penal Code Chapter 46 and encompass a range of offenses from unlawful carrying of a weapon to possession by a convicted felon. While Texas is a permitless carry state for eligible adults, numerous circumstances still create criminal liability: carrying in prohibited locations like courthouses, schools, or bars; possession by convicted felons, persons with active protective orders, or those with certain misdemeanor convictions; and using a weapon during the commission of another offense. Dallas County magistrates set weapons charge bonds based on the specific offense, whether the weapon was used in another crime, the defendant's criminal history, and the circumstances of possession.
How Weapons Charges Bonds Work
Arrest & Booking
After an arrest on weapons charges 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 weapons charges charge and sets a bond amount based on the severity of the offense, criminal history, and flight risk. Bond schedules for weapons charges 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.