Cisco, TX Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

It depends on the County in which the case is pending. In more rural Counties it could take several months for the courts to assign the case and give him a court date. If you're in a bigger County that process is usually much faster. The investigation that was done by police that led to charges being filed has already been mostly, if not entirely, completed. All the police need is probable cause in order to get an arrest. Nevertheless, often they will complete their investigation before referring the case to the DA. Other than court settings, the only thing that really matters is the investigation being conducted by the defense attorney. The scope of that investigation will largely depend, in my opinion, on whether your BF has admitted guilt, or is maintaining his innocence. These are really tough cases. If he can pull together the resources to hire an attorney and an investigator to aid in that investigation, he really, really should. 

The cops do not have to leave a copy of the warrant, although they do have to leave a copy of the return. The warrant should be on file with the district clerk's office, and your lawyer can get a copy. This does not sound like a Texas case as they do not send possession notices in the mail; they arrest for possession. Hire a lawyer to help you out.

It depends on how you intend to "carry". If you have a concealed pistol license, a current misdemeanor charge would've likely automatically suspended your carry privileges until the case is resolved. Then there is the issue of "open carry", where you don't need that license to openly carry in a holster. However, you need to know the laws regarding how and where you can do so. With that though, you also have to look at the terms of your probation, and any orders of the judge. Usually any bond and probation terms include the restriction of possessing weapons. Consult with an attorney knowledgeable in this area.