How Can I Post Bail After Being Arrested for Theft or Burglary?

 Posted on February 09, 2022 in Bail Bonds

Those who have been arrested and charged with crimes will need to understand their options for defense. However, the first priority for many people is determining how they can be released from custody, allowing them to resume their normal lives and take steps to defend against criminal charges. Since theft and related offenses such as burglary are some of the most common reasons for criminal arrests, those who are facing these types of charges will need to understand how they can post bail and get out of jail quickly.

Theft and Burglary Charges in Texas

The ability to post bail will often depend on the severity of the charges a person is facing. The bail amount set by a judge may be based on whether a person has been charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense. Other factors that may affect bail include previous arrests or convictions and the possibility that a person will fail to show up for future legal proceedings.

The severity of theft charges will depend on the amount of money or the value of goods or services that a person is accused of stealing. In Texas, the potential charges for theft include:

• Theft of less than $100 - Class C misdemeanor. The maximum penalty for this offense is a fine of $500.

• Theft of $100 to $750 - Class B misdemeanor. A person who is convicted may be sentenced to up to six months in jail and fined up to $2,000. 

• Theft of $750 to $2,500 - Class A misdemeanor. A person who is convicted may be sentenced to up to one year in jail and fined up to $4,000.

• Theft of $2,500 to $30,000 - State jail felony. A person who is convicted may be sentenced to six months to two years in jail and fined up to $10,000.

• Theft of $30,000 to $150,000 - Third degree felony. These charges may also apply if a person is accused of stealing controlled substances worth up to $150,000 from a pharmacy, medical facility, or vehicle used to transport drugs. A person who is convicted may be sentenced to two to 10 years in jail and fined up to $10,000.

• Theft of $150,000 to $300,000 - Second degree felony. These charges may also apply if a person is accused of stealing an ATM or its contents that are worth up to $300,000. A person who is convicted may be sentenced to two to 20 years in jail and fined up to $10,000.

• Theft of more than $300,000 - First degree felony. A person who is convicted may be sentenced to five to 99 years in jail and fined up to $10,000.

Burglary is a charge that is often related to theft. This offense involves entering a building with the intent to commit theft, assault, or another type of felony. Burglary is generally charged as a state jail felony. However, a person may be charged with a third degree felony if they enter a commercial building where controlled substances are stored, and second degree felony charges may apply if burglary occurs in a home or another building where people live.

Contact a Collin County Bail Agent

The amount of bail that will need to be paid before a person can be released can increase significantly depending on the specific charges they are facing. If you or a friend or family member have been arrested for theft or burglary, you may need to pay a large amount of bail to get out of jail. Doc’s Bail Bonds can help you do so, and we will work to make sure you can afford to make this payment. To learn how we can help you get released from prison quickly, contact a Dallas bail bondsman at 214-747-4110.

Sources:

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.31.htm

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/PE/htm/PE.30.htm

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/pe/htm/pe.12.htm