The average bond amounts for different types of domestic violence offenses in Texas are as follows: Misdemeanor domestic assault: $500-$2,000. Felony domestic assault: $5,000-$50,000. Aggravated domestic assault: $10,000-$100,000.
The decision to post bail for someone should not be taken lightly. Financially, you risk losing the bail amount or collateral if the defendant fails to appear in court. Legally, the defendant's absence can lead to arrest warrants and additional charges, complicating their legal situation further.
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.
California's statewide Penal Code also provides minimum bail amounts for certain crimes. If a county hasn't adopted a schedule, the statewide figures apply. For misdemeanor assault, for example, the Code mandates $10,000 minimum bail.
A) Typically, an inmate can be release within 2 to 3 hours with an Attorney Writ Bond. It could take 2 to 3 days before a judge or magistrate sets a bond.
Before giving us a call, make sure you have the following information handy: The full name of the person who was arrested. Where is the person being held for custody (you should include the name of jail, city, and county) The person's booking number.