Felony Bail Bonds in Potter County
Felony bail bonds work the same way as misdemeanor bonds but with higher bail amounts and more paperwork. Here is what you need to know.
Felony Levels in Texas
Texas has four main levels of felony charges, and bail amounts go up with each level. Here is a plain breakdown:
State Jail Felony — The least serious felony level. Examples include small amount drug possession and certain theft charges. Bail typically ranges from $1,500 to $10,000.
Third Degree Felony — More serious charges like repeat DWI or certain assault offenses. Bail typically ranges from $5,000 to $25,000.
Second Degree Felony — Charges like robbery or serious assault. Bail often ranges from $10,000 to $75,000 or more.
First Degree Felony — The most serious non-capital charges. Bail can be $50,000 to several hundred thousand dollars depending on the case.
Why Getting Out Matters in a Felony Case
Felony cases in Potter County can take a year or more to resolve. Every day in custody is a day away from work, family, and the ability to help build your own defense. Being out on bond lets you work with your attorney, gather evidence, and maintain your life while the case moves forward.
How We Handle Felony Bonds
Felony bonds take more paperwork and sometimes more time than misdemeanor bonds. The process at the Potter County Detention Center involves more review, and the bail amount is higher, so we take extra steps to make sure everything is done right.
Here is what makes felony bonds different:
- Higher bail amounts mean higher premiums - but the rate is still 10%
- Some felony bonds require a co-signer to guarantee the bond
- Collateral may be needed for very high bail amounts
- Release conditions from the court may include travel limits or check-ins
- Our bondsmen follow up through the full court process to make sure no dates are missed
We handle felony bonds in Amarillo, Canyon, Borger, Pampa, Hereford, Dumas, and throughout all Texas Panhandle counties.