In California, defendants charged with domestic violence are rarely released on their own recognizance, so you might be considering doing nothing and simply letting your abuser “rot in jail.” As tempting as it is to make your abuser sweat it out, it’s not the wisest choice because it creates a false sense of security, could cause him to lose his job and does nothing to solve the long term problems. Even worse, at any given time he or she might plead to a lesser offense and march right back into your life with ringworm, athlete's foot, Covid-19 and a vendetta. That’s why it’s prudent to set up a bail bond as soon as possible and use it as leverage to negotiate an agreement that protects you and your children from harm . Call Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds at 844-400-2245 to find out the bail amount, the charges against your spouse or partner and the many convenient payment options available to help you post bail quickly.
What Constitutes Domestic Violence In California?
Domestic violence is an assault by one person against another person when they are involved in certain legally defined types of close relationships. The lion’s share of victims are women, but the laws themselves are gender neutral. In California, violent or threatening incidents involving the following types of relationships are considered to be domestic violence:
- Spouse or former spouse;
- Cohabitant or former cohabitant;
- Dated or dating and/or
- Related by having a child together.
Domestic violence in California is not limited to physical attacks - threats and emotional abuse can also form the basis of a charge or conviction. These are some examples of what would qualify as domestic abuse under California law:
- A physical attack on the victim, even if it does not cause an injury;
- Threatening a physical attack on the victim or a physical attack on somebody important to them;
- Following and watching the victim (stalking);
- Harming or threatening to harm a family pet;
- Harassing a spouse/partner or ex spouse/partner in person, on the phone or with texts and emails and
- Speaking in an obscene or degrading manner.
The police take action quickly when domestic violence is reported and if there is enough evidence to constitute probable cause, they will arrest the person that’s been accused. After the arrest, the accused often remains in jail until a plea is entered or there’s a trial unless somebody posts bail on their behalf.
How is Bail Handled For Domestic Violence in California?
California takes protecting victims of domestic violence very seriously, and one of the ways this is expressed is through much higher bail than for similar crimes against strangers, friends, classmates or business associates. This is the amount of bail that’s generally set for a misdemeanor domestic violence charge for “threatening physical harm or damage to property” or “intending to harass . . . making phone calls” even if there is no actual conversation:
- $10,000 for a first offense;
- $20,000 for a second offense and
- $40,000 for a third offense.
If there is already a “stay away” order in place, there can be an additional $10,000, $20,000 or $40,000 of additional bail that would need to be posted. If physical violence occurs and the victim is injured, bail can be as high as $50,000 and up to $100,000 for repeat offenders. If the victim suffered “great bodily harm” an additional $50,000 in bail can be expected. Judge’s are very reluctant to release persons accused of domestic violence on their own recognizance, virtually always requiring bail.
How To Bail Out a Person Charged with Domestic Violence?
Most people don’t have $10,000, $20,000, $40,000 or $100,000 in spare cash, but that doesn’t mean that they can't bail out their spouse or partner. The percentage that’s required to post bail for domestic violence charges is usually around 10%, and discounts and payment plans are also available. Call for a free price quote. The rates may vary higher than for other types of crimes due to the increased likelihood that the defendant will skip town, but when you work with the top bail bonds company in Santa Ana, it’s still possible to get a bond quickly and easily. Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds offers the lowest rates, easy payment options and interest free financing for domestic violence bail bonds. We accept a wide variety of online, telephone and in person payment types including:
- Cash
- Credit/Debit Cards
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Zelle
- Bitcoin
There are additional payment and credit options available to meet a wide range of financial situations. Call 844-400-2245 to begin the process.
Why Should I Bail Him Out?
Arranging for a bail bond for your spouse or partner that’s been charged with domestic violence is an opportunity to put measures in place to protect you and your children. Since you’re holding the purse strings, you’re in charge of the timing and can be sure that your spouse or partner doesn’t leave custody until you have a restraining order in place. If you’re concerned about the safety of your children, you can insist that he agree to give you custody and supervised visitation with your kids. If your spouse or partner is contributing financially to your family, a long stay in jail could mean that he loses his job or his business suffer losses. If you bail him out and come to an agreement about how to move forward, you’ll be in a much better situation financially than if you do nothing at all. With proper planning, bailing out your spouse or partner is the smartest move you can make.
Top California Bail Bonds Agency
If you need to bail out a friend or family member, it’s important to choose a top California bail bonds agency that can get you from initial contact to bail out at top speed. The process begins when you contact Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds by phone, online or in person and provide some basic information about the defendant, the charges and the type of payment you’d prefer. A top California bail bonds agency has offices conveniently located near courthouses in California that are open 24/7 and is willing to jump through hoops to find a payment method that will get you a bail bond quickly, sometimes in just a few hours.
