We are Greg Hill & Associates. If you or a family member have questions concerning bail or when someone will be released, we can help you.
In reducing bail or requesting own recognizance (OR) release of someone in custody, it is assumed here that bail was set by law enforcement upon taking custody of someone you care about, but cannot afford to post the money set as bail or arrange with a bail bond company to post a bond.
Bail is set by law enforcement according to a table (called a schedule) that sets a dollar amount for certain crimes and allows increases based on one’s prior criminal history, or enhancements based on the facts of the crime (i.e. if the crime was committed to benefit a gang, if a weapon such as a firearm was used, hate crimes, etc.).
Bail Reduction Case Result Summaries
To verify that the bail amount is accurately calculated, one can look at the same schedules that police use by clicking on the following link.
https://www.greghillassociates.com/other-helpful-information.html#bail.
We often find that police set bail lower than the amount we believe may apply. When this takes place, it may be prudent not to seek a decrease in bail, as such a request can result in bail being raised instead.
However, if one wishes to challenge the level of bail or request the own recognizance (OR) release of someone, it is best to do so in a written motion for the reduction of bail under Penal Code § 1275. Such a motion must be served and filed no later than ten days prior to the hearing on bail.