Bail Bonds for Resisting Arrest Charges
Facing a resisting arrest charge, or helping someone who is? This guide lay outs bail in California in plain language.
About Resisting Arrest Charges
A resisting arrest charge generally involves obstructing or delaying an officer in the line of duty. 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. It is often added to other charges.
Bail and Resisting Arrest Charges
The first bail figure normally comes from the bail schedule. The judge can adjust it later, weighing the charge, any record and risk to the public. Bail agents have no say in the amount.
A Point to Raise With the Court or Attorney
This charge is often added to another one, so ask for the full list of charges, not only this one.
What to Do Next
- 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
Details to Gather First
Having these details ready helps a bail agent look up the case:
- The booking number, if you have it
- 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
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 resisting arrest 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
Keep every piece of paper from the arrest and release together: the booking number, the case number, the court date and the bond agreement. Missing a court date can lead to a warrant and can affect a bond, so write each date down and confirm it with the court clerk.
Is resisting arrest 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 resisting arrest charge?
A bail agent can explain how a bond works but cannot give legal advice about the charge. A criminal defense attorney can.