Get Your Loved One Out of Jail Today
Being charged with driving under the influence is a scary experience. It can affect your job and relationships, and lead to several serious penalties, from driver’s license suspension to DUI school to months in jail. But when there was an accident, and someone was injured, Southern California courts can impose even harsher penalties. Getting out of jail and back home is paramount to launching a strong defense, but bail for DUIs with injuries can reach as high as $100,000.
If someone you love was arrested for a DUI with injuries and needs bail paid now, contact Balboa Bail Bonds as soon as possible. We are veterans in the industry and have helped numerous clients throughout San Diego, Riverside, and Orange County. There are no hidden fees for working with us – we only charge a 10% premium and will work with you to develop an affordable payment plan. Call us today at (619) 760-2222 and get bail posted today!
Understanding California’s DUI Laws
Most Californians know that they can be charged with a DUI if they are arrested for driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08%. But as defined under California Vehicle Code 23153 VC, a DUI with injury applies when a defendant is charged with causing bodily injury to another person while operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
After most accidents involving alcohol use, the police will automatically arrest one driver for a DUI, even if this driver was not at fault for the collision. Beating a charge like this – and avoiding the serious consequences of a conviction – requires the support of your attorney, family, and friends, but that can be hard to receive while you’re behind bars.
The Consequences of a DUI With Injuries
California has some of the most complicated DUI laws in the country. A court will not only look at the factors in your case, but also your criminal record and BAC test results to determine how it will punish you. Generally, if this is your first offense, then a DUI with injuries will be treated as a wobbler, meaning you can face either a misdemeanor or felony charge.
A misdemeanor DUI with injury can result in:
- Up to one year in county jail;
- Up to $1,000 in fines;
- Up to 30 months in an alcohol education program
- A license suspension for at least one year
- Informal probation for up to five years
In contrast, a felony DUI conviction will lead to:
- Up to four years in state prison;
- Up to $5,000 in fines;
- Up to 30 months in an alcohol education program
- A license revocation for up to five years
- Formal probation for up to five years
These penalties can be enhanced if a victim suffered a great bodily injury or you had a BAC of 0.10% or higher.
How Is Bail Set for DUIs?
After an individual is arrested and charged with a DUI, the court will schedule a bail hearing to determine if the individual can be released on bail. Unless there is a high risk of you injuring someone else, the court will allow you to be released on bail. However, if your case involved an injury, then the court will likely demand a high amount of bail.
A judge will look at several factors when determining bail, including:
- Rules outlined by the California bail schedule
- Whether your charge is a misdemeanor or felony
- The need for public safety
- The likelihood that you will “jump bail” or flee the state or county
- Aggravating factors to your case like previous charges, where the accident took place (in a construction zone, etc.), or whether a victim suffered a great bodily injury
Depending on the judge’s assessment, your bail will be decreased or increased from the amount listed on the bail schedule. Counties in Southern California have their own bail schedules for a DUI with injury.
In San Diego County, bail for a DUI with injury can be set at:
- Misdemeanor: $20,000
- Felony: $100,000
For Riverside County, bail is set at:
- Misdemeanor: $2,125 - $4,175
- Felony: $50,000
Lastly, Orange County bail for a DUI with injury is:
- Misdemeanor: $25,000
- Felony: $100,000
Trust in an Experienced Bail Bond Agent
At Balboa Bail Bonds, we believe that every defendant deserves a fair shot at freedom, but it can be hard to get a strong defense from behind bars. That is why we offer affordable and fast bail for defendants facing serious DUI charges. If your friend or family member needs bail posted for a DUI with injuries, our team can act quickly to get your loved one out of jail and back home.
Each of our bail bond agents has at least five years of experience in the industry and is bilingual in English and Spanish. We provide reliable support from the moment you loved one gets out of jail and throughout their trial. If your friend or family member needs bail posted today, call Balboa Bail Bonds at (619) 760-2222. We post bail for defendants in San Diego, Riverside, and Orange County.