You get a phone call from your son at 2 a.m. and he was just arrested for a felony and you wonder, “what do I do?”
Bail agents at All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita offer the utmost confidentiality and professionalism because they understand that it is a difficult time for the family involved.
“Even minor felonies have the potential for very significant fines and prison time, unfortunately,” said Inessa Chavez, vice president of All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita.
A felony is usually punishable by imprisonment in a penitentiary for more than a year, substantial fines or even by death. A felony is a crime more serious than a misdemeanor.
Examples of felonies include, but are not limited to:
- Assault: Certain cases of assault can be considered felonies. It is considered a felony if actual bodily injury occurs or if a weapon was used. A threat to cause harm to a person but not following through would be considered a misdemeanor.
- Battery: Usually accompanied by assault, battery is when someone actually causes another person physical harm, usually with fists or a weapon.
- Arson: Deliberately trying to set fire to a property or natural area such as brush.
- Rape: Forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against that person’s will.
- Murder: Also known as a homicide, when one kills another person with deliberate intent to kill is a felony.
The detainee is moved to a law enforcement station, such as the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, for booking and processing when someone is arrested for a felony in the state of California.
“The booking process can take a short amount of time or a long amount of time, depending on where the arrest was made and where the person is being booked,” said Chavez.
All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita has several locations in California.
A smaller station, like the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, can take 4-6 hours to process while a larger jail such as Men’s Central Jail can take up to 24 hours.
After an arrestee has been booked and processed, he or she may be eligible for bail release.
The arrestee will not be released on their Own Recognizance when they are charged with a felony, a court appearance will be required.
All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita will charge their clients about 10 percent of the total amount of the bond.
“You will pay approximately $5,000 if your loved ones bail is $50,000,” said Chavez. “You may also be asked to provide proof that you are able to pay the entire bail amount if your loved one ‘skips bail.’”
“You are telling bail agents at All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita that you are confident that your loved one will show up for their court dates when you bail him or her out of jail,” said Chavez. “You are required to help All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita locate your loved one and return them to court if your loved one doesn’t show up for his or her court date.”
Call a bail agent at All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita today at 661-255-2245 to discuss all options for your loved one.
“Your loved one can be home in a short time when you choose All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita,” said Chavez.
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