When arrested, a defendant has quite a few options for release until the end of his or her case. Bail acts as an insurance policy for the state that guarantees the defendant will appear to face charges in court. I does not matter which jail Orange County Jail or Los Angeles Jail the goal of release on bail is not to relieve the defendant of obligations except for appearing, but it is the withholding of control over the defendant to the end that justice might be administered. During and throughout the process of the case, the defendant would be able to perform normal daily activities, such as attend work or school, without worry as long as the defendant makes their timely court appearances and avoids legal problems.

The standard cost – or premium – for a California bail bond is 10% of the bail amount. Some cases may even qualify for an 8% premium. We will gladly work with you to offer comfortable payment plans with no collateral and, sometimes, even 0% to 5% down payment, when qualified. Please note that if charges are not filed, the person is falsely accused, or the case is dismissed, the premium cannot be refunded. The only time premium is reimbursed is if the bail bonds agency is unable to get the inmate out of custody.

The most important thing to remember about posting bail for a friend or loved one is that they have the benefit of living a normal life while attending court dates, instead of being locked up unnecessarily until the case concludes – a process that may take several weeks, even months.

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When a person is arrested, a judge sets bail, which must be paid before the person can be released from custody. This amount may vary based on various factors but the specific offense for which the person is charged is the main aspect that a judge will consider. For serious offences, such as crimes involving victims or situations where the person could pose a threat to public safety, a higher bail may be imposed.

A $500,000 bond can be set for sex offenses and crimes such as sexual assault with a child, sexual abuse of a child or to be used for the participation in prostitution or child trafficking. Premeditated murder is one of the most serious crimes, and when a person is charged with premeditated murder, the bail is usually $500,000 or more. Other charges involving a person’s death, such as murder or negligent homicide, can result in bail of between $50,000 and $100,000 or both. If payment of thousands or more is not possible, a person arrested or they or their family members or friends may receive bail, but they may be required to pay up to 10% of the total amount determined by the judge.

Other types of sex crime, such as sexual assault, rape and inappropriate sexual contact with a child can be punishable by up to $50,000 bail. Drug offences – For serious drug offences involving the manufacture or supply of a controlled substance, the bail is likely to be increased. For first-degree drug offenses, bail is typically about $100,000, while bail for lower-degree offenses can be about $40,000 or less. The offense may be charged as a first-degree felony, second-degree or third-degree felony, depending on the amount of the drug in question.

These factors can cause a judge to increase bail. For lower-level offenses and crimes, bail can be lower, ranging from a few thousand dollars to 30,000 dollars. For robberies in which a person is accused of a deadly weapon or threat to inflict injury or death on another person and is charged with aggravated robbery, bail is usually around $500,000. Other robbery charges could result in bail of $50,000 or less.

This includes the possibility of the person fleeing the area, not turning up for scheduled court dates or having a criminal record. The bail can also be increased if the person is accused of a violent crime or a sexual offence that would lead a judge to believe that the person is endangering the safety of the public.

Contact us to find out how Bail Network Bail Bonds can help you or your loved ones while you are released on bail in prison. We will work with you to find the most cost-effective solution that will allow you to be released safely, and we will ensure that you meet the requirements set out by the judge. We do this because we believe that everyone should be able to afford to pay a deposit after an arrest.

Contact The Bail Network Bail Bonds today to find a local agent.