Posting Bail For Dui In Clark
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No - if you signed the bond it doesn't matter whether you have a job or not - or whether the bondsman asked you if you did. You are liable as surety on the bond - having a job or not has nothing to do with your liability. Sorry.
Most bond agreements include travel restrictions, confining you to a specific geographic area such as your county or state. These limitations are designed to ensure your availability for court dates. If travel is necessary, you must seek prior approval from the court or your bail bondsman.
In Las Vegas Justice Court, the typical bail amount is: $2,000 for a first DUI, which is a misdemeanor. $5,000 for a second DUI, which is also a misdemeanor. $20,000 for a third DUI, which is a felony even if no one got hurt.
Best-case scenario: Release within 30 minutes to 2 hours after posting bail during regular business hours. More typical scenario: Release within 4-8 hours, especially during off-peak hours or weekends. Worst-case scenario: Release could be delayed for 24 hours or more in complex cases or due to logistical hurdles.
Bailing someone out of jail who has a history of untrustworthy behavior can create headaches. You're essentially agreeing to put up 10 percent of a bail bond that could be tens of thousands — or even hundreds of thousands — of dollars. If they fail to show, then you went to all that extra trouble for nothing.
If you are convicted of 1st offense DUI in Nevada, the standard sentence includes: 2 days to 6 months in jail or 48 to 96 hours of community service. (A suspended sentence of 6 months, which means it is not served if you stay out of trouble, is typical.) A fine of $400 to $1,000, plus court costs.
Some examples of typical bail amounts for common crimes are: Petty theft: $50 to $1,000. DUI: $500 to $10,000. Assault: $1,000 to $50,000. Murder: $1 million or more.
