Bail Bonds for Vandalism Charges
If someone has been arrested on a vandalism charge, the questions pile up: where are they, what is bail, what comes next. This page covers the general process in California.
About Vandalism Charges
A vandalism charge generally involves damaging or defacing property. 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. The cost of the damage affects whether it is a misdemeanor or felony.
How Bail Is Set for Vandalism Charges
When a person is booked, jail staff match the charge to the county bail schedule. Only a judge is able to change that number, and some charges must be heard by a judge before release is possible. The agent who writes a bond has no control over it.
A Point to Raise With the Court or Attorney
Ask for the estimated cost of the damage, since it can decide whether the charge is a misdemeanor or a felony.
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
Details to Gather First
Having these details ready helps a bail agent look up the case:
- The person's full legal name and date of birth
- 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
Local Help From Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts
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 vandalism 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.
Good to Know
A bail agent can explain how a bond works and what the written agreement requires of the person who signs. A bail agent cannot give legal advice, predict how a case will end or influence the court. For questions about a charge, speak with a criminal defense attorney.
Is vandalism 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 vandalism charge?
A bail agent can explain how a bond works but cannot give legal advice about the charge. A criminal defense attorney can.