Generally speaking, the bail required for felonies is higher than that required for misdemeanors. While that may not be the case in every single instance, it is usually true. Some felonies carry very high bail requirements that can make it difficult to get enough money together to even think about getting out of jail. Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds can help. Whether you face very large bail or a smaller amount, Mr. Nice Guy is there to walk you through the process of posting bond and getting back to your friends and family.
What is a Large Bail Bond?
Bail is the money the court requires you to leave with them in order to ensure that you'll show up for court dates, hearing, etc. The amount of bail is set by a schedule in each county and can usually be found posted at the detention center where a person is held following an arrest. The amount of bail for each offense is set by the initial charge and then added to by any special circumstances surrounding the charge. The entire amount of bail required to obtain release will be the amount of bail required by the first charge, with all of the other amounts of bail being added to it. In some cases, this can amount to a great deal of money.
How Bail Works in California
In California, when you've been charged with a crime, you'll need to post bail in order to get out of jail while you await your charges. The court will hold the amount of bail money that you've deposited with them and return it to you when your case has reached its close.
There are different types of bail in California. Bail for appearance in California is for crimes only involving state violations. There are also Federal violations which may require bail, if you commit, or are accused of committing a federal crime. Immigration violations can also require a substantial bond if it is granted. Depositing bail with the court, for any of these types of bail or bond, allows a person to get out of jail, and the money will be returned, if that person follows through on all of their legal proceedings.
Even if you have the cash on hand to post bail, it may still be a good idea to call Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds and have a member of his team of licensed professionals help you. The court will hold onto your bail money until all of the legal matters pertaining to your arrest have been gone through. This includes everything from the preliminary hearing to the final verdict, should the matter go to trial. During all of that time, the money you post for bail won't be available for food or rent or to pay an attorney to represent you. One call to Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds, at (844) 400-BAIL (2245) will have you out of jail and back to your family as quickly as possible.
How Can I Post a Large Bail Bond?
The court will accept bail in the form of cash, cashier's check, or a property bond. If you use a property to bond out of jail, though, the value of the property, beyond what is owed on it, must be at least twice the amount of the bail required.
The other option is to use a bail bondsman to post bail for you. Bail bond companies are licensed by the state to post bail on behalf of other people who are charged with crimes. The state has rules about how the bail bond company must operate and what they can charge. Bail Bond Companies are required, by law, to charge a bail bond premium when they post bond on behalf of someone else. This premium is generally 10%. Ten percent is the minimum that the law will allow a bail bond company to charge, except in certain cases. While some bail bond companies charge more than 10%, Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds never charges more than the minimum required by law.
Can I Get a Lower Rate on a Large Bail Bond?
While most companies all advertise the same 10% rate that the law requires bail bond agents to charge, not all rates are truly the same. Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds has the best rates on bail bonds. How can we make that statement when all bail bond companies are required to charge the same 10% fee? Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds uses a Surety Company that allows them to discount bail bonds to just 7% if the defendant retains a private attorney and pays the premium within the first 72-hours. There's no lower rate available, anywhere.
Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds saves you money in other ways, as well.
Other companies charge hidden fees like:
- Notary Fees
- Travel Expenses
- Posting Fees
- Annual Premiums
- Late File Premiums
- Interest on Financing
- Processing Fees
Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds doesn't charge any of these fees. There is always just one flat rate, no interest, no hidden fees, no surprises. Other companies may advertise the same 10% rate that everyone is required to charge. But, what they don't tell you is all the other fees you'll end up paying. Mr. Nice Guy never charges these additional fees, so you'll end up paying a lower rate, no matter what the other guys are advertising.
What Charges Require a Large Bail Bond?
Felony charges generally carry the larger bail requirements. This is because the potential punishments are greater for these crimes. The court assumes that if the potential punishment is greater, the temptation to run from the consequences will be greater, as well. By charging a large bail bond, the court hopes to force people to stick around and see their charges through, in order to get their money back from the system. Just a few of the crimes in Riverside County that can result in a large bail bond are:
Felony Charges Violation Bail Amount
Using a Minor to Commit Drug Offense HS 11380.1(a)(1) $20,000
Commission of Drug Offense Involving PCP HS 11370.4(a)(2) $30,000
Commission of Drug Offense Near School HS11353.6(b) $40,000
Drug Offense Involving a Minor 4 Yrs. Ynger HS11353.6(c) $40,000
Inducing a Minor to Commit a Drug Offense HS 11343.2(a)(1) $10.000
Hate Crime PC 422.75(a) $20,000
Carrying Firearm During Com. of Crime PC 12021.5(b) $20,000 – 30,000
Theft over $100,000 PC 1203.045 $50,000
Discharging a Firearm in the Comm. of Felony PC 12022.53(c) $200,000
Keep in mind that some crimes involve several additional circumstances. All of the bail requirements will be added together to create one, very large amount that a person would have to produce in order to get out of jail.
Very Large Bail Bonds
In many counties, the largest bail that will be required involve the charge of murder. In Riverside County, the charge of murder carries a $1 Million Bail. Other circumstances that can really increase the amount of the bail is if a person has had prior convictions for felonies. For each conviction prior to the current charges, $50,000 is added to whatever bail is required by the current charges. If the person being charged has previously been convicted of two or more serious, violent felonies AND the current charge is for a serious, violent felony, the total bail will be set at $1,000,000.
Regardless of exactly how or why a person might be facing a very large bail bond, the main thing is to get it paid and get back to friends and family, while the legal system sorts things out. If you, or someone you love, is facing a large bail bond requirement, call Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds. He'll have a member of his licensed, professional staff, on their way to help in no time. Call (844)400-2245 or start the bail bond process online. You won't find lower rates, more friendly or professional service, anywhere.
