For any felony offense for which no presumptive bail is set forth, bail is fixed at $10,000. For any misdemeanor offense for which no presumptive bail is set forth, bail is fixed at zero.
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.
Misdemeanor Assault Third-degree assault is considered a Class A misdemeanor and is the most common form of assault charged as a misdemeanor in New York. This offense applies when a person intentionally or recklessly causes physical injury to another individual.
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.
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.
Do first-time misdemeanor offenders go to jail in California? Not usually, but some crimes require a certain minimum amount of jail time. For example, under California law, a DUI requires a certain amount of jail time to be served as part of the sentence.
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.
For misdemeanor simple assault, the average bail amount is $5,000 – $10,000. First-time simple assault offenses may sometimes qualify for release on recognizance or bail under $5,000.