Robbery is defined under California Penal Code 211 PC and is described as taking property from someone’s immediate presence or possession, without their permission, through the use of force or fear. The definition is pretty broad, all things considered, leading to robbery being a relatively common charge. If you’re wondering how to obtain a Santa Clarita bail bond for robbery charges, then read on.
When someone is arrested under suspicion of robbery in Santa Clarita, they will be taken to the SCV Sheriff Station where they’ll be booked and processed into the system. Once booking and processing has been completed, bail will be set and it will be possible to obtain their release via bail bond. According to the Los Angeles County Felony Bail Schedule, bail for robbery charges is set at $100,000 for first-degree robbery charges, and $50,000 for second-degree robbery charges.
A person can be charged with first-degree robbery if the following factors are true:
- The victim is a driver or passenger of a bus, taxi, cable car, street car, or other type of transportation for hire
- The robbery took place in an inhabited house, boat or trailer
- The robbery takes place while, or immediately after, the victim uses an ATM
Second-degree robbery is typically charged in all robbery cases that don’t fit the criteria for first-degree robbery.
To bail someone out of jail who is facing robbery charges, give us a call. We will need some general information about the defendant you want to bail out so that we can locate him or her within the system and verify their eligibility for bail. A defendant will usually be held at the Santa Clarita Sheriff Station for up to 72 hours after their arrest, after which they will be transferred to either Twin Towers (for male inmates) or the Lynwood Jail (for female inmates). If the Santa Clarita Sheriff Station jail becomes overcrowded before the 72 hour period is complete, it is possible that the inmates will be transferred earlier.
Once we receive your call and locate the inmate, we will have you fill out the short, simple bail bond application forms and sign the indemnitor’s agreement. Last, we send someone to the jail to post the bond and your friend or loved one will be released once they are processed out.
