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Posted on Jul 15th, 2020 by Jesse Kleis 1300 Views

5% Bail Bonds in California

Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds offers a wide variety of bail bond payment plans and services, including 5% bail bonds. With payment plans that accept as little as 1% down to substantial discounts for full bail bonds that are paid in full, the experienced and professional bail bond agents at Mr. Nice Guy will discuss your unique situation and work with you to find the plan that best fits your needs. 

For more information about 5% bail bonds in Southern California, call Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds right away at (844) 400-2245. 

What Does 5% Bail Bonds Mean?

When people talk about 5% bail bonds, they’re really talking about a down payment on the full amount required to arrange bail bonds. 5% bail bonds is really just another way of saying we will tailor a payment plan for bail bonds that requires a 5% down payment. The remainder of the amount owed for bail bonds will be worked out in a payment plan tailored to fit the individual needs of the borrower. 

How do I get 5% Bail Bonds?

In most cases, you won’t need any collateral for 5% bail bonds. If you have a job or a cosigner with a steady job, your job is your credit! If collateral is needed, Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds accepts most items of value for collateral, including:

  • Cars
  • Boats
  • Real Estate (must be paid for or have sufficient equity)
  • Investments
  • Stock 
  • Bonds

Qualifying for 5% bail bonds is easy! You will typically need a cosigner with a valid California ID and proof of current employment. To see if you qualify for 5% bail bonds, fill out this easy, online application. For more information about how you can qualify for 5% bail bonds, call Mr. Nice Guy at (844) 400-2245. 

GPS Monitoring May Help Qualify for 5% Bail Bonds

Large bail bonds (amounts over $250,000) may require the installation of a GPS monitoring system, the cost of which must be covered by the defendant. GPS monitoring typically costs $10 per day and requires a $450 installation charge, depending on the location. However, using GPS monitoring can allow defendants facing a large bail amount to work and live at home during their pretrial period, rather than forcing them to remain behind bars until their legal case can be resolved. While it may seem expensive at first, it is cheap compared to the value of freedom. 

5% for Large Bail Bonds

Bail amounts vary, depending on the charge. Here are just a few examples of the amounts of bail required for specific charges in the State of California:

 

Some examples of bail in California are:

 

Misdemeanor Charges PC Violation Bail Amount

Violation of Probation PC 1203.2 $5,000

Carrying a Concealed Firearm PC 12025(b)(7) $5,000

Exhibiting a Firearm PC 417(a)(2) $10,000

Indecent Exposure PC 314 $5,000

Possession of Underage Obscenity PC 311.11(a) $10,000

Failure to Register as a Sex Offender PC 290 $10,000

Violation of a Protective Order PC 273.65 $10.000

Interfering with Emergency Personnel PC 148.2 $5,000

Assault Against a Peace Officer PC 241 $10,000

DUI Alcohol or Drugs PC 23152(a) $5,000



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

 

Many times, the arresting officers or the district attorney will charge an individual with the most serious versions of the crime for which they are arrested. They may even charge someone with multiple versions of the same crime so that the case can be “bargained” down the road.

When calculating the cost of bail required to get out of jail, a person must add up all of the charges that are being made, and add to that any and all enhancements to the charges. This adds up in a hurry and can make paying bail in cash a near impossibility for many people. Bail bonds companies work with the court system to secure an individual's release from jail at a fraction of the cost of the total bail.

In many counties, all charges and enhancements, each with their own amount of required bail, must be added together to find the total amount of bail required. This is often much more than an individual or family can come up with to get their loved one out of jail. 

For large bail bonds with as little as 5% down, call Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds at (844) 400-2248. 

Can I Qualify for 5% Bail on Large Bail Bonds?

Many times, the amount of cash bail required to get someone out of jail can be quite a large sum. When you are facing large bail amounts, you may worry that you can never qualify for bail bonds or raise the funds to get out of jail. 

Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds will work hard to find you all of the discounts available for large bail bonds and help you tailor a payment plan that works for your budget.

To qualify for discounts on large bail bonds, you will need:

  • A cosigner (called an indemnitor) to sign with you for your bond.
  • Proof of income for you and/or your indemnitor.
  • Real Estate may be used as collateral for large bail bonds. 
  • Approved Credit

Call Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds at (844) 400-2245 to discuss the discounts that are available for large bail bonds and how you can qualify for all of the discounts that are legally available. The licensed, professional bail bond agents that work with Mr. Nice Guy are standing by, ready to help you find every discount you qualify for. Call (844) 400-2245 for discounts on large bail bonds, today!

How Do I Pay For 5% Bail Bonds

The 5% in 5% Bail Bonds refers, generally, to the amount of the required down payment for bail bonds. Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds has a range of payment plans available and can accept as little as 5% down on bail bonds. The remainder of the bail bond payment can be spread out over several weeks or months. 

5% Bail Bonds for Elder Abuse Charges

Taking care of elderly persons or handicapped adults can be a stressful and difficult task. At times, the stress of these responsibilities can be overwhelming. Caregivers of older and dependent adults must take time for self-care and be given opportunities to break away from the duties of caregiving. When this fails to happen, caregivers are sometimes less patient than they might otherwise be, sometimes leading to abuse. Abuse is never excusable. However, it is an undeniable reality that the pressures of constant caregiving can wear down a person’s natural ability to remain patient and calm in the heat of the moment.

What is Elder Abuse - 368 PC?

Elder abuse is defined under Penal Code 368 as “willfully” causing or permitting a person who is an elder or dependent adult to suffer, or inflicting unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering. PC 368 describes elders and dependent adults as those individuals whose mental or physical capability restricts their ability to carry out normal life activities. In other words, special protection is given to those adults who are unable to protect and care for themselves. 

5% Bail Bond Rates For Elder Abuse

The state of California requires that all bail bond companies charge 10% of the total amount of bail, in order to post bond for a defendant. That means that if the bail is $20,000, the bail bondsman is required to charge $2,000 to post a bond in place of the bail. While this may still seem like a lot of money, it is far less than having to pay the entire amount of cash bail. But, all of these rates are set by statute, and all bail bond companies are required to charge the same amount.

California law allows for a discounted rate on bail bonds in some cases, for instance if the defendant retains a private attorney and pays the premium in full within 72 hours. These discounts are allowed for government union workers, members of the military, and AARP members and are determined by the surety company that is writing the bonds for the bail bond company. 

Mr. Nice Guy also offers a range of bail bond payment options that can require as little as 5% down. To see if you qualify for discounts on bail bonds, call Mr. Nice Guy at (844) 400-2245. 

 

Can I Bail Out for 5%?

The state of California requires that all bail bond companies charge 10% of the total amount of bail, in order to post bond for a defendant. That means that if the bail is $20,000, the bail bondsman is required to charge $2,000 to post a bond in place of the bail. While this may still seem like a lot of money, it's far less than having to pay the entire amount. All rates are set by statute, and all bail bond companies are required to charge the same amount. However, Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds offers payment plans that accept 5% of the cost as a down payment and then arranges the remaining amount to fit your budget. With Mr. Nice Guy, you CAN bail out for just 5%!

Call Mr. Nice Guy at (844) 400-2245 to find out how you can bail out for 5%!

5% Bail Bonds for DUI with Bodily Injury or Death

The State of California has some of the toughest penalties for driving under the influence in the United States. If a DUI is charged as a felony, the penalties can include more than a year in jail and tens of thousands of dollars in fines. 

Some of the charges related to DUI include

 

  • DUI With Great Bodily Injury or Death
  • Vehicular Manslaughter
  • Gross Vehicular Manslaughter
  • DUI Hit and Run
  • Child Endangerment Enhancement to DUI
  • DUI Refusal/Forced Blood Draw

 

When an individual is arrested for DUI and facing multiple charges or enhancements to the original charge, the bail amounts required to get out of jail must be added together, in most counties. 

For assistance in calculating the amount of bail required to get out of jail after an arrest for DUI or any of its related charges, call the professionals at Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds. The professional bail bonds agents that work with Mr. Nice Guy are dedicated to helping the residents of Southern California negotiate the bail process and getting people home to their families and jobs as they work through the legal situation they find themselves in.  

Call Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds at (844) 400-2245 for assistance with DUI Bail Bonds in California.

5% Spousal Abuse Bail Bonds

California domestic violence laws state that it is illegal to use physical force or make threats of harm against an intimate partner. Most often called domestic violence, this crime is also called spousal abuse and includes abuse against any intimate partner. An intimate partner includes a spouse, former spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend, former girl- or boyfriend, someone you date or used to date, same-sex partner, a person you live and have an intimate relationship, or used to live and have an intimate relationship, or someone with whom you have a child. In other words, if you have, or have ever had, romantic feelings for or an intimate relationship with someone and then become involved in any kind of force, you could be charged with spousal abuse, and not just simple battery.

Other Charges Related To Spousal Abuse

While “domestic violence” is the charge most commonly referred to when an argument between intimate partners develops and the cops get involved, it is not the only charge closely related to domestic violence.

Other Charges Are:

  • Corporal Injury of Spouse
  • Corporal Injury of a Cohabitant
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Spousal Abuse
  • Violation of Penal Code 273.5

Penal Code 273.5

PC 273.5 says that it is illegal to inflict “corporal punishment” that results in an injury, no matter how slight. That means if you strike another person who is, or was, an intimate partner, and leave a mark, you have violated PC 273.5 and can be charged with domestic violence.

PC 243 (3)(1) makes it a misdemeanor crime to use force against an intimate partner. In this case, a visible injury is not necessary, just the act of force. 

California Penal Code, Section 13700

Domestic Violence is defined as “abuse committed against an adult or fully emancipated minor who is a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, or person with whom the suspect has had a child or is having or has had a dating or engagement relationship.” (California Penal Code, Section 13700)

The definition of Domestic Violence can include:

  • Physical Abuse
  • Verbal Abuse
  • Abusing Trust
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Psychological Abuse
  • Coercion
  • Harassment
  • Economic control
  • Threats and intimidation
  • Destruction of Property
  • Isolation

5% Bail Bonds for Domestic Violence

Arguments are inevitable when two people spend a lot of time together. If you argue with someone you are in a relationship with, it is important that you stay calm. Don't let your temper get the better of you. If things go wrong, however, and you find yourself dealing with law enforcement over a domestic disturbance or domestic violence issue, we can help you negotiate the path between county jail and back home so that you can work on your marriage or relationship in a responsible way.

Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds is a full-service bail bond agency committed to providing fast, friendly and affordable service to the Southern California community. At Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds, our fully licensed and insured agents understand that good people sometimes have a bad day. You won't face undue judgment or attitude when you deal with the bail bondsmen at Mr. Nice Guy. For fast, friendly domestic violence bail bonds, give Mr. Nice Guy a call at (844) 400- BAIL. 

5% Bail Bonds for Restraining Order Violations

In the State of California, there are several types of restraining orders available to protect those in fear of violence or threats from another person. A restraining order prohibits one party from having certain contact with another person, once specific evidence has been shown that the protected party is in some sort of danger from the restrained party. 

If a restraining order is issued, each order will contain specific information regarding the type of contact that is prohibited. Sometimes only physical contact is prohibited and other times even phone calls or emails will be a violation of the restraining order. If you are the subject of a restraining order, read the entire order carefully to ensure that you understand all of the restrictions you’ve been ordered to observe. 

Types of Restraining Orders

There are several types of restraining orders issued in California. 

The most common is a domestic violence restraining order, or DRVO, in which the parties are or have been involved in a dating or familial relationship before the order requested. 

Restraining Order Violation Bail Bonds

Many times the amount of money required for bail is more than someone can conveniently come up with. If you don't have friends or relatives from whom you can borrow the money for bail, you may need to enlist the help of a bail bondsman like Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds. Mr. Nice Guy and his team of licensed, professional bail bondsmen can help you negotiate the bail process and get out of jail fast.

A bail bondsman will pay the bail on your behalf, and you pay the bondsman a fee, usually 10% of the total cost of bail. When the case is resolved, the court will return the money to the person who paid it, in this case the bail bondsmen. He keeps the fee as payment for helping to secure bail more quickly and for assistance to the court in tracking and ensuring the compliance of defendants who are out on bail.

Call (844) 400-2245 for help with restraining order bail bonds today!

Best Rates on Bail Bonds in California

Some bail bond companies require an annual premium on the anniversary of charges, but Mr. Nice Guy never does that. Once you've secured a bond through Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds, there are no additional fees or recurring charges. Mr. Nice Guy will even work with you on establishing a payment plan for a bail bond, to help get yourself or a loved one out of jail when you're on a budget. It just doesn't get much nicer than that!

For more information on qualifying for 5% bail bonds in California, call Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds at (844) 400-2245. 

5% Bail Bonds Near Me

Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds serves the entire State of California, with locations all over Southern California and relationships with other agencies throughout the state. When you need 5% bail bonds close to you, Mr. Nice Guy can make it happen!

For fast, friendly customer service, and rates as low as 5% down on bail bonds, call Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds today at (844) 400-2245 or start our online bail bond process here

 

Disclaimer: All rates valid in California only. Contact for prices, conditions apply. Discounts not available in other states, or for immigration or federal cases. Not available for bond surrenders (surrendered by other companies). Rates vary by location, charges, collateral or co-signers and method of payment, approved credit (oac). 

 

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About The Author

Jesse Kleis is a licensed California Bail Agent for Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds with over 10 years’ experience working in all aspects of the bail industry. He holds both a Bachelors and Masters of Arts in Sociology from California State University. Alongside his role in the bail industry he continues to hold a formal role in professional education as a Sociology Instructor.

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