Felony Bail Sacramento
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In 2007, California's Office of the Attorney General defined a "Felony" as "... a crime which may be punishable by imprisonment in a state prison and/or a fine, or death" as opposed to a "misdemeanor", a crime punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one year, by fine, or both."
Bail for crimes that are classed as felony can carry bail amounts that are substantially higher than what would be set for a misdemeanor. There are some crimes that are referred to as "wobblers" that can fall into either category depending on how the Prosecutor or the Court views the specifics of case. |
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If you have a friend or relative who is in custody on a felony charge, there could be complications (possibly even a 1275 hold) in the process of arranging bail. This is a situation in which you should choose your bail agency carefully.
We have extensive professional contacts at all levels of the court system and know the specific details of the process. Whether the bail amount is large or small, regardless of any complications (including a 1275 hold) that may arise, we attend to all the details in the shortest amount of time that the system will permit. Sometimes, if the bail amount is set too high, it may be necessary to request a "Bail hearing" and ask the court to lower the required amount. This will take time to schedule, but from the defendant's perspective, bail they can't afford is the same as no bail at all. We offer discounts for clients who are union members, Active Duty military, AARP members, or who have already retained an attorney. All bail agencies are regulated by the state of California, but we do everything legally possible to assist our clients in exercising their right to bail. |