Bail Bonds

Whether you or a loved one is arrested for DUI (drunk driving) or murder, a misdemeanor or a felony, one of the first priorities is to get the accused released from custody.

Release may be by way of a simple promise to appear, also known as being released O.R., or on one’s own recognizance. However, for more serious misdemeanors or felonies, or where the accused has a prior record, posting bail may be required to secure release.

Most counties have a “bail schedule”, which is simply a list of various Penal Code, Vehicle Code, and Health and Safety Code violations, and a corresponding bail amount. These are the “presumptive” bail amounts, but the actual amount of bail can be deviated either higher or lower, depending upon the facts of the case and the background of the accused.

The purpose of setting bail is two-fold: it is to ensure the presence of the accused at future court proceedings, and it is also to safeguard the community. There are many factors to consider: The bail schedule, seriousness of the offense, previous criminal record of the accused, whether the defendant has ties to the community, owns property, or is employed, and many others.

Bail is a complex issue, and there are many special rules that apply to certain types of cases. For example, in a DUI (drunk driving) case, an accused will not be released until sufficient time has passed for their blood alcohol concentration to drop below certain levels. In domestic violence cases, even misdemeanors, O.R. release is prohibited by the arresting agency. In cases involving drugs, or criminal enterprises that were alleged to have made money for those accused, a source of bail hearing may be required. This is a hearing where the defendant must show that the money used to secure his or her release is not the fruit of criminal activities.

Once bail has been set, it may be posted in one of several ways: Cash bail; Government bonds or Real Property; or a Bail Bond. The last is the most widely used.

A good bail bondsman provides an invaluable service. In exchange for the bondsman’s fee (which is usually 10% of the amount of the bond, with or without collateral), a good bondsman will forego sleep in favor of going to a police station or county jail, filling out necessary paperwork, and even driving the accused home and ensuring that they have a hot meal on the way.

We work with some of the best, most dedicated bail bondsmen in the business. Like our offices, these bondsmen are dedicated to providing the best possible service, and giving their clients excellent value for their investment. If someone you care about has been arrested, or needs to bail out of jail, you can call on them for immediate help.

Southern California Bail Bond Service Agents

Kiperman Bail Bonds, Bail Bonds Richard Kiperman, and his associates at Kiperman Bail Bonds, has consistently provided an unparalleled level of service to the legal community in Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange Counties. Their client list reads like a “who’s who” of lawyers. Kiperman has been providing Bail Bonds since 1985, and can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Bail Schedules

Los Angeles Bail Schedule, Felony

Los Angeles Bail Schedule, Misdemeanor

Visit Darren Kavinoky's Drunk Driving Guide website to get additional information about drunk driving and California Bail Bonds.