Call Or Text Our Office 424-552-3901
Your First Call When
Charged With A Crime
Your First Call When
Charged With A Crime

- Home »
- Other Practice Areas » Bail Review & Reduction
Bail Review & Reduction
What is bail?
Bail refers to the money that you must post with the court to be released from jail. It is a way of ensuring the court that you will attend your future court appearances.
In many instances, the judge will release you on your own recognizance (typically referred to by its initials OR). If you are released OR, you do not post bail. The court will accept your promise to attend your future court hearings.
If you are accused of certain offenses, you may not be eligible for bail and the judge will not set bail, or the judge may set very high bail. In most instances, however, bail is required.
If your bail is exceedingly high, our Torrance criminal defense lawyers can arrange a bail review hearing and argue vigorously for your bail to be reduced or that you be released on your own recognizance.
The amount of bail varies depending on the crime involved. All California counties have their own bail schedules that set forth the amount for bail for each type of crime. For example, if you look to the Los Angeles County 2010 Felony Bail Schedule, you’ll see that your bail could range anywhere from $20,000 for the least serious offenses to $5,000,000 for the most serious offenses.
That said, it is the judge who ultimately sets your bail. California criminal law bestows the judge with quite a bit of discretion, allowing him to deviate from the bail schedule, depending on:
- Your criminal history
- Your flight risk
- The facts of your case
As you can see, posting bail can put a serious strain on your finances. This is why it is important to request a California bail hearing or an OR release to lessen some of this burden.
How do I post bail?
There are essentially three ways to post bail:
- Through cash bail
- Through a bail bond (which is the most common way to post bail)
- Through a property bond (which means that you allow the court to place a lien on your property, such that if you fail to appear in court as instructed, the court is authorized to institute foreclosure proceedings against you; Although this type of bond is available, it is rarely utilized)
The compassionate and experienced Torrance criminal defense lawyers at The Law Offices of Robert Ernenwein, PC., work with many bail companies to help you through this process.
Our extensive experience and knowledge give us the tools necessary to convince the court to reduce your bail or release you on your own recognizance. Call us today at 424-552-3901.
Practice Areas
- Violent Crimes
- Criminal Threats
- Elder Abuse
- Robbery
- Murder
- Second-Degree Murder In California: Different Than Zimmerman?
- Torrance Criminal Lawyers – Involuntary Manslaughter Defenses
- Murder Defenses In California
- Murder | Degrees
- Arson
- What Can Be Learned About Your Defense
- Tips For Finding The Right Arson Lawyer
- Arson FAQs
- How To Fight Felony Arson Charges
- Child Endangerment
- Child Abuse & Child Endangerment | Resources
- Assault And Battery
- Assault & Battery Explanation
- California Assault And Battery Crimes
- Charged With Assault or Battery in Torrance, CA? What You Should Do if You Are Accused
- Weapons Charges
- Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer: Carrying A Concealed Weapon
- Other California Weapons Charges
- Concealed Weapons
- Theft Related Offenses
- Auto Theft Defenses
- Petty Theft And Shoplifting
- Grand Theft vs Petty Theft
- Identity Theft
- California Identity Theft Law: Penalties And Defenses Available
- Facing Identity Theft Charges?
- White Collar Criminal Defense Attorney
- Identity Theft | Credit Card Theft
- Embezzlement Charges
- Burglary
- Embezzlement
- Charged With Embezzlement?
- Embezzlement | Burden of Proof
- Sex Crimes
- Drug Offenses
- How To Avoid A Drug Crime Conviction
- Alternative Sentences For Drug Crimes
- Possession Of Drugs For Personal Use
- Possession Of Marijuana Laws
- Possession Of Marijuana For Sale
- Drug Possession For Sale
- Possession Of Methamphetamine For Sale
- Possession Of Heroin For Sale
- Marijuana Possession
- Marijuana Possession For Sale
- Possession Of Cocaine For Sale
- Mental Health Diversion
- Immigration Relief
- Military Diversion
- Veteran’s Court
- Expungements
- Sealing & Destruction Arrest Records
- DUI Defense
- Attacking The Evidence In A DUI Case
- DUI DMV Hearing
- DUI Reductions Overview
- DUI FAQs
- DUI Court Case
- DUI Reduction: Dry Reckless
- DUI Reduction: Wet Reckless
- DUI Reduction: Exhibition Of Speed
- DUI Under 21
- The No Driving Defense
- 10 Common DUI Questions
- Real DUI Success Stories
- Social Media Could Hurt Your Los Angeles DUI Case
- The ‘Rising Blood Alcohol’ Defense
- What Happens When One or More Minor Children are Present in the Car When Arrested for DUI?
- You May Not Have Been Drunk When You Were Arrested For DUI In L.A.
- DUI-Related Reductions
- DUI-Related Enhancements
- Juvenile Defense
- Domestic Violence
- General Felonies And Misdemeanors
- Conspiracy
- Hit-And-Run
- Disturbing The Peace
- Accessory After The Fact
- Driving With A Suspended License
- Caught Driving With A Suspended License?
- Vehicular Manslaughter
- Texting And Driving – Distracted Driving Can Lead To Vehicular Manslaughter
- Vehicular Manslaughter | Resources
- Public Intoxication
- Can I Get My Public Intoxication Charge Dismissed?
- Vandalism
- Tagging, Graffiti Can Lead To Stiff Penalties In Los Angeles
- Torrance Vandalism Lawyers Explain The Law & Your Defense
- California Vandalism Graffiti Law Penal Code 594
- Other Practice Areas
- The Criminal Court Process