Bail Bonds for Extortion Charges
If someone has been arrested on an extortion charge, the questions pile up: where are they, what is bail, what comes next. This page covers the general process in California.
About Extortion Charges
An extortion charge generally involves obtaining money or property by threats. The exact charge, and whether it is treated as a misdemeanor or a felony, varies with the facts and is decided by prosecutors and the court. These are felonies and bail may be reviewed by a judge.
Bail and Extortion Charges
Bail for a charge like this usually comes from the county bail schedule at first. At a hearing a judge may raise, lower or keep that amount, and some charges must be reviewed by a judge before any release. The court sets bail, not the bondsperson.
Practical Tip for Families
Check with the attorney how threats or messages in the case are being handled, and avoid contacting the other party.
After Booking: What Families Can Do
- Check with the facility for the inmate booking number and the bail amount
- Ask whether the person can be released on the schedule or must see a judge
- Speak to a criminal defense attorney about the charge and about asking for a bail change
- Call a licensed bondsperson to ask how a bond would work
What to Have Ready Before You Call
Having these details ready helps a bail agent look up the case:
- The jail or station where the person is held
- The charges, if known
- Your own name and phone number
- The person's full legal name and date of birth
- The booking number, if you have it
How Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts Can Help
Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts is based at 220 S. Glendora Ave Suite J, Glendora, CA 91741 and takes calls at (626) 513-8778 (open 24 hours / 7 days). For an extortion arrest, an agent can explain how bonds work in Los Angeles County, where people are held after an arrest by Monterey Park Police Department, such as Men's Central Jail, and which courthouse, for example Alhambra Courthouse (serving Monterey Park), hears the case.
Keep in Mind
If you are unsure about a term in a bail agreement, ask before you sign and ask for the answer in writing. You are entitled to a copy of everything you sign. Take the time you need to read it.
Is extortion a bailable offense in California?
In most cases a person arrested on this kind of charge can be offered bail, though some serious charges need a judge's review first. Check with the facility or an attorney about the specific case.
Can a bail agent give advice about an extortion charge?
A bail agent can explain how a bond works but cannot give legal advice about the charge. A criminal defense attorney can.