Texas court & bail records
Texas Weapons Charges
Unlawful carrying of a weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and weapons in prohibited places under Penal Code chapter 46. For each charge: what bail is set at, how often a personal bond is granted, and what usually happens to the case.
9
Charges with data
181,307
Bail records
3
Charges with outcome data
Other categories:
DWI & Alcohol Offenses 13Drug Possession & Delivery 52Assault & Family Violence 40Theft, Burglary & Property Crimes 42Fraud, Forgery & Financial Crimes 27Evading, Resisting & Obstruction 24Homicide, Kidnapping & Sex Offenses 19Traffic & Driving Offenses 9Public Order & Other Offenses 37
Weapons Charges in Texas, by statute
| Charge | Statute | Level | Bail records | Median cash bail | Personal bond | Not convicted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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UNL CARRYING WEAPON
Unlawful Carrying Weapon
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§ 46.02(b) | Class A misdemeanor | 111,288 | $2,500 | 13% | 78% |
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UNL POSS FIREARM BY FELON
Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon
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§ 46.04(e) | Third-degree felony | 51,684 | $10,000 | 3% | 46% |
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UNL CARRY WEAPON W/ FELONY CONV
Unlawful Carry Weapon with Felony Conviction
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§ 46.02(e)(1) | Second-degree felony | 7,323 | $10,000 | 5% | 56% |
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PROH WEAPON
Proh Weapon
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§ 46.05(e) | Third-degree felony | 4,459 | $10,000 | 6% | — |
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UNL CARRYING WEAPON PROHIBITED PLACES
Unlawful Carrying Weapon Prohibited Places
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§ 46.03(g) | Third-degree felony | 1,831 | $10,000 | 13% | — |
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UNL POSS FIREARM FAM/HOUSE/COURT ORDER/GANG
Unlawful Possession of Firearm FAM/HOUSE/COURT ORDER/GANG
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§ 46.04(e) | Class A misdemeanor | 1,740 | $5,000 | 2% | — |
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UNL CARRY WEAPON W/ MISD FV CONV
Unlawful Carry Weapon with Misd Fv Conviction
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§ 46.02(e)(2) | Third-degree felony | 1,262 | $15,000 | 1% | — |
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UNL POSS METAL OR BODY ARMOR BY FELON
Unlawful Possession of Metal or Body Armor by Felon
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§ 46.041(c) | Third-degree felony | 1,161 | $10,000 | 3% | — |
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UNL POSS FIREARM BY FELON IAT WFZ 46.04
Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon Wfz 46.04
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§ 46.11(a) | Second-degree felony | 559 | $15,000 | 3% | — |
Bail: per-charge bond settings from Texas OCA magistration reports (SB 6). Not convicted: share of disposed charges that ended in a dismissal, no-bill or acquittal, shown once most of a charge's cases have resolved. Statistics only — not legal advice.
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