BONDS AND BAILS
If you were arrested in Harris County, Texas and cannot afford to pay the bail amount, then you will need a bail bond. A bail bond agent can help by providing a cash collateral as a guarantee that you will return to court as required. In some cases, getting a bond can be difficult due to the decisions of the court. However, the state can not hold a person who has not been convicted of a crime. If you’re facing trouble getting a fair & reasonable bond, my office may be able to help you.
Below, is various information regarding bond scheduling in Harris County, TX.
HARRIS COUNTY (Houston, TX) & FEDERAL COURTS
HARRIS COUNTY BAIL BOND SCHEDULE & Information
(What you should expect to pay Harris County)
- All Capital felonies – No Bond
- All murders not particularly specified below – $50,000.00
- All first degree felonies not particularly specified below – $20,000.00
- All second degree felonies not particularly specified below – $10,000.00
- All felony DWI‘s not particularly specified below – $10,000.00
- All third degree felonies not particularly specified below – $ 5,000.00
- All fourth degree (State Jail) felonies not particularly specified below – $2,000.00
- Repeat Offenders Habitual – No Bond
- First degree felony with previous conviction – $30,000.00
- Second degree felony with previous conviction – $20,000.00
- Felony DWI with previous felony DWI conviction – The bond amount is doubled for each previous felony DWI conviction.
- Third degree felony with previous conviction – $10,000.00
- Fourth degree (State Jail) felony with previous conviction – $5,000.00
- Fourth degree (State Jail) felony with more than one previous conviction – $15,000.00
Defendant on Bail for any Felony Charge with:
- First degree felony – No Bond
- Second degree felony – No Bond
- Third degree felony – No Bond
- Fourth degree (State Jail) felony – No Bond
Particular Situations
- Multiple Counts – Separate standard bail for each offense in the transaction.
- Person on felony probation for any grade of Felony – No Bond
- Any 3g offense or where deadly weapon alleged – $30,000.00
- Person with deportation history or undocumented presence in United States – $35,000.00
- Motion to Revoke Probation – No Bond
- Motion to Adjudicate Guilt – At the Judge’s Discretion
- Large amounts of drugs or high dollar theft – double the value of the drugs or stolen property
Looking for Houston Bail Bond Reduction Lawyer?
If you’re fighting on behalf of a loved one to get a bail amount or to get a bond amount lowered, my office may be able to help you. We also assist with cases in which a person has jumped bond. I’m Jack B. Carroll, an experienced criminal defense lawyer based in Houston, TX. I’m 100% dedicated to fighting for the rights and freedoms of my clients.
I’m a Board Certified® criminal law attorney in Houston. I’ve practiced law since 1990, and I know a thing or two about beating tough felony cases and fighting for bail bond reductions. If you’re looking for help and would like to take advantage of the services of an experienced criminal justice lawyer, call my office today at 713-228-4607.