Bail Bonds for Grand Theft Auto Charges
A grand theft auto arrest raises many questions for loved ones. Here is how bail generally works for this kind of charge, and who to ask for case-specific answers.
What a Grand Theft Auto Charge Means
A grand theft auto charge generally involves taking a motor vehicle without permission. 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. Bail is usually based on the schedule and the person's history.
Bail and Grand Theft Auto Charges
Most people first see a bail figure taken from a schedule of standard amounts. Later, at a hearing, a judge may keep, raise or lower it. The judge looks at the charge, the person's record and whether the person is likely to return to court.
What Families Often Ask About
Ask whether other charges, such as unlawful driving, were added, since each charge appears on the bail schedule.
Steps for Families
- Call a licensed bondsperson to ask how a bond would work
- 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
What to Have Ready Before You Call
These details make the first call easier:
- 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
Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts in Monterey Park
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 a grand theft auto 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.
Before You Decide
Every case is different. The county, the charge, the judge and the person's history all play a part, so treat general information as a starting point. Confirm details with the court or the facility, and ask a criminal defense attorney about anything that affects the case itself.
Is grand theft auto 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 a grand theft auto charge?
A bail agent can explain how a bond works but cannot give legal advice about the charge. A criminal defense attorney can.