In Texas, a person is considered intoxicated if their blood alcohol content is at or above .08 percent. Driving in this condition can result in an arrest and a DUI charge. Below, learn what you can expect during this process, as well as the role bail will play in securing your release.

What Is Booking?

If there is probable cause for the police officer to believe a person is driving under the influence, they will put the driver in handcuffs, read them their rights, and transport them to the station. At the station, the suspect is booked, and their fingerprints and mugshot are taken. They are then held at the jail until someone posts their bail or, in rare cases until a judge decides that the suspect can be released on their own recognizance.

How Does a Judge Determine Bail?

Bail amounts are often based on schedules that outline the bail costs for different offenses. If a person arrested for DUI is a first-time offender, the standard bail-schedule amount will likely apply. If the person is a repeat offender, a magistrate or judge can decide to charge more for bail. In Bowie County, TX, a baseline bail amount for a first-time DUI arrest can range between $500 and $1,000, but the suspect's record and the details of the offense can raise these amounts considerably. In general, the more DUI arrests and convictions one has, the higher the bail amount will be.

How Can You Post Bail?

The easiest way to post bail is to work with a bail bond agent. In DUI cases, surety bonds are the most common type of bail. The bondsman agrees to assume the responsibility for the suspect appearing in court as ordered, and the suspect is released; in exchange, the bondsman accepts a fee of around 10 percent of the total bail amount, which is nonrefundable. The first step is to contact a bail bond agent, provide them with the necessary information and paperwork, and give them the necessary funds to secure the release of the suspect.

When you need to post bail in a DUI arrest, trust Bi-State Bail Bonds. Since 1997, they have been serving the Bowie County, TX, region. They offer 24-hour bail bond services, and they will work to get you or a loved one out of jail quickly and with a minimum amount of stress and hassle. Call (903) 794-2245 or visit them online to start the process.