Most first DUI arrests in California are charged as misdemeanors. A DUI can become a felony when someone is injured or after several prior DUI convictions within 10 years. The charge, the blood alcohol level, and any prior record all affect the bail amount.
A DUI is one of the most common calls we get, but not the only one. Surety bail bonds are at the center of most of our work, and these related services cover other charges and court problems.
Lower-level charges can still mean booking and bail. Our misdemeanor bonds usually involve less paperwork. We also tell you if a citation release might apply instead.
Felony charges usually bring higher bail and stricter conditions. Our agents write felony bonds and explain any collateral the surety needs. We also point out the release terms the judge sets.
A missed DUI court date can lead to a bench warrant. Our warrant bonds help you plan a surrender with the bond ready. We check whether bail applies before you go in.
A missed hearing can put a bond into forfeiture and worry every co-signer. We find out why the date was missed and what the court still allows. Then we explain the next steps for your case.
A domestic violence arrest often brings a protective order and contact limits. Our agents post these bonds and review the order with you. We help you plan a release address that follows its terms.
Cash bail means paying the full bail amount directly to the court or jail. You pay no premium and sign no bond contract. If the defendant attends every court date, the deposit is generally returned after the case ends, subject to court orders and permitted deductions.
DUI arrests rarely happen during business hours, so our phones stay on 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
We have handled bail cases for more than 19 years, including first-offense, repeat, and felony DUI cases.
We post bonds in every California county, so an arrest far from home is still covered.
We flag the 10-day hearing request on the first call, so the license case doesn’t get lost.
Our agents hold California bail licenses and follow California Department of Insurance rules on premiums and fees.
We treat your family’s situation with discretion and handle case details carefully.
Here is how we move a surety bond from your first call to the jail.
Share the person’s name, birth date, and jail. We confirm the charge and the bail amount.
We go over the premium, the agreement, and co-signer duties. You can sign electronically or at our Yuba City office.
We post the bond with the jail. The jail releases the person once they are sober and its own processing is complete.
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You can start the bond right away, but the jail usually holds the person until they are sober. We use that time to confirm the bail and complete the paperwork. That way, the bond is ready when the jail is ready to release.
Your premium follows the rate filed with the California Department of Insurance. It is commonly about 10% of the bail amount, so $10,000 bail usually means a premium near $1,000. Some people qualify for a lower filed rate. We quote the exact premium before you sign.
No. The DMV license case runs separately from the criminal case and the bail bond. You generally have 10 days from receiving the suspension or revocation order to request a DMV hearing. Talk with the defense attorney about that request right away.
Yes. Judges can set conditions like no alcohol use, alcohol monitoring, or an ignition interlock device, especially on repeat DUI cases. Breaking a condition can lead to a new arrest and put the bond at risk. We go over every condition with you before release.
It depends on the result. A DUI accident with only property damage is often still a misdemeanor. If someone was injured, the charge can be filed as a felony, and bail is usually higher. We confirm the charge and the bail before you commit.
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