If you’ve been arrested for possession of 1–4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 drug in Texas, you’re facing serious felony charges. Our licensed bail bond agents are available 24/7 to guide you through the release process—fast, confidential, and judgment-free.
Detailed steps to anticipate following an arrest for specific charges.
Arrest and Booking
Once arrested for Poss CS PG 1 >=1G <4G, you’ll be taken to the Bexar County Jail for booking. This includes fingerprinting, mugshots, and entering charges into the system.
Magistration and Bond Setting
Within 24–48 hours, a magistrate judge will review your charges and set your bail amount based on the offense severity, prior record, and flight risk.
Posting Bail and Release
A bail bond agent can post bond on your behalf. Once the bond is processed, you’ll be released with court conditions and a scheduled court date to appear.
Posting bail after an arrest can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Our experienced team will walk you through the entire bail bond process, step by step, to get your loved one released as quickly as possible.
Call us with the defendant’s name, booking number, or date of arrest. We’ll verify the bond amount and charges.
Complete required paperwork and pay the bail bond fee—typically 10% of the total bond.
We submit the bond to the jail. This legally guarantees the defendant will appear in court.
Once the bond is accepted and processed, release from the Bexar County Jail typically occurs within a few hours.
COPA Bail Bonds wants to help protect you and your family from possible scams. Be cautious of anyone claiming to be law enforcement or a county representative who asks you to send money over the phone. The county will not call you to request payment.
If you are unsure whether something is legitimate, call the county directly to verify. You can also contact COPA Bail Bonds for guidance.
Please remember: COPA Bail Bonds does not call you to collect payments. Communication about payment is always initiated by you.
A bail bond is a financial agreement that allows a defendant to be released from jail while awaiting court proceedings. A licensed bail bondsman posts the bond on behalf of the defendant.
In Texas, the standard fee is typically 10% of the total bond amount. This fee is non-refundable and covers the service provided by the bondsman.
Release times can vary depending on the jail, the charge, and how busy the facility is, but most releases occur within 8 to 24 hours after the bond is posted.
Not always. In many cases, no collateral is required. However, for higher bond amounts or specific risk factors, collateral may be requested.
Failing to appear in court may lead to bond forfeiture and additional charges. The bondsman may take legal action to recover the bond amount and locate the defendant.
