How Much You Pay Based On The Felony You’re Charged With
Here are the base bail amounts for felonies in Los Angeles County. It’s recommended that judges use these as a starting point for setting bail for the listed crimes. It’s common for bail to be set higher or lower than the recommended amount. Judges do have the authority to deviate from the suggested amount. This guide does not include misdemeanor bail bond amounts.
California Penal Code Los Angeles Bail Bonds Schedule
| Penal Code Violation | Bail Bond Amount | Violent or Serious Crime |
| PC 32 – ACCESSORIES | $20,000 | No |
| PC 67 – BRIBERY OF STATE EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $25,000 | No |
| PC 67.5 – BRIBERY OF PUBLIC OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE | $20,000 | No |
| PC 68 – BRIBE, SOLICITING BY PUBLIC OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE | $25,000 | No |
| PC 69 – RESISTING ARREST/THREATENING EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $25,000 | Yes |
| PC 76 – THREATS TO THE LIFE OF AN OFFICIAL OR JUDGE | $100,000 | Yes |
| PC 92, 93 – BRIBE, OFFERING, ACCEPTING BY JUDGE, JUROR, REFEREE | $100,000 | Yes |
| PC 113 – MANUFACTURING OR SELLING FALSE CITIZENSHIP OR RESIDENT ALIEN DOCUMENTS | $75,000 | Yes |
| PC 114 – USING FALSE DOCUMENTS TO CONCEAL TRUE CITIZENSHIP | $50,000 | Yes |
| PC 115 – OFFERING FORGED/FALSE DOCUMENTS FOR FILING | $35,000 | YES |
| PC 115.1 – CAMPAIGN VIOLATIONS. | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 118 – PERJURY | $25,000 | NO |
| PC 127 – SUBORNATION OF PERJURY | $25,000 | YES |
| PC 136.1 – PREVENTING, DISSUADING WITNESS FROM ATTENDANCE, TESTIFYING | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 137(a),(b) – INFLUENCING TESTIMONY | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 141(b) – FILING OF FALSE EVIDENCE BY POLICE | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 141(c) – FILING OF FALSE EVIDENCE BY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 149 – ASSAULT BY OFFICER UNDER COLOR OF AUTHORITY . | $35,000 | YES |
| PC 165 – BRIBERY OF COUNCILMAN, SUPERVISOR | $25,000 | YES |
| PC 182 – CONSPIRACY | Same as a substantive offense | YES |
| PC 187 – MURDER – with special circumstance All Other Murders | NOT BAILABLE 2,000,000 | YES |
| PC 191.5 – VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 191.5(a) – DUI with gross negligence | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 191.5(b) – DUI without gross negligence | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 192(a) – MANSLAUGHTER – Voluntary | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 192(b) – MANSLAUGHTER – Involuntary | $25,000 | YES |
| PC 192(c)(1) – VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER – Driving vehicle with gross negligence | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 192(c)(3) – VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER – Accident caused for financial gain | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 192.5 – VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER – Operating a vessel | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 192.5(a) – DUI with gross negligence | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 192.5(b) – DUI without gross negligence | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 192.5(c) – With gross negligence . | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 203 – MAYHEM | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 205 – AGGRAVATED MAYHEM (LIFE) | $1,000,000 | YES |
| PC 207 – KIDNAPPING Kidnapping child under age 14 to deprive custody (P.C. 667.85), Kidnapping for purpose of felony sexual offense (P.C. 667.8(a) and (b)) | $100,000 $150,000 $1,000,000 | YES |
| PC 209 – KIDNAPPING FOR RANSOM, ROBBERY, SEX OFFENSE, etc. (LIFE) Including kidnapping child under age 14 to deprive custody (P.C. 667.85), and kidnapping for purpose of felony sexual offense (P.C. 667.8(a) and (b)) | $1,000,000 | YES |
| PC 209.5 – KIDNAPPING DURING A CARJACKING (LIFE) | $1,000,000 | YES |
| PC 210.5 – FALSE IMPRISONMENT – KIDNAP TO EVADE ARREST | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 211 – ROBBERY – First Degree | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 211 – ROBBERY – Second Degree | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 215 – CARJACKING | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 219 – TRAINWRECKING (LIFE) | $1,000,000.00 | YES |
| PC 220(a) – ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO COMMIT MAYHEM, RAPE, SODOMY, ORAL COPULATION, OR ANY VIOLATION OF P.C. 264.1, 288 or 289 | Same as substantive offense | YES |
| PC 220(b) – ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO COMMIT SPECIFIED SEX OFFENSES WHILE IN THE COMMISSION OF FIRST DEGREE BURGLARY | $1,000,000 | YES |
| PC 222 – ADMINISTERING DRUGS TO AID FELONY | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 236 – FALSE IMPRISONMENT | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 236.1 – HUMAN TRAFFICKING | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 236.1 – If victim is under age 18 | $150,000 | YES |
| PC 237(b) – FALSE IMPRISONMENT – ELDER OR DEPENDENT PERSON | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 241.1 – ASSAULT | $25,000 | YES |
| PC 243 – BATTERY | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 243(c) -BATTERY Upon peace officer, etc. with injury | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 243(d) -BATTERY With serious bodily injury | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 243.1 – BATTERY | $25,000 | YES |
| PC 243.4 – SEXUAL BATTERY | $25,000 | YES |
| PC 244 – ASSAULT WITH CHEMICALS | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 245(a)(1) – ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON, OTHER THAN A FIREARM | $30,000 | YES |
| PC 245(a)(2) – ASSAULT WITH A FIREARM | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 245(a)(4) – ASSAULT WITH FORCE LIKELY TO PRODUCE G.B.I. | $30,000 | YES |
| PC 245(b) – ASSAULT WITH A SEMIAUTOMATIC FIREARM | $75,000 | YES |
| PC 245(c) – ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON OTHER THAN A FIREARM OR FORCE LIKELY TO PRODUCE G.B.I. UPON A PEACE OFFICER OR FIREFIGHTER | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 245(d)(1) – ASSAULT WITH A FIREARM UPON A PEACE OFFICER OR FIREFIGHTER | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 245(d)(2) – ASSAULT WITH A SEMIAUTOMATIC FIREARM UPON A PEACE OFFICER OR FIREFIGHTER | $200,000 | YES |
| PC 246 – SHOOTING AT INHABITED DWELLING, BUILDING, OCCUPIED MOTOR VEHICLE | $250,000 | YES |
| PC 246.3(a) – SHOOTING AT INHABITED DWELLING, BUILDING, OCCUPIED MOTOR VEHICLE | $250,000 | YES |
| PC 261 – RAPE | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 261 – If victim is under 18 | $200,000 | YES |
| PC 261 – If victim is under 14 | $250,000 | YES |
| PC 261.5(c) – UNLAWFUL SEXUAL INTERCOURSE WITH PERSON UNDER 18 | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 261.5(d) – If defendant is over 21 and minor under 16 | $25,000 | YES |
| PC 264.1 – RAPE IN CONCERT WITH ANOTHER BY FORCE OR VIOLENCE | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 264.1 – If victim is under 18 | $200,000 | YES |
| PC 264.1 – If victim is under 14 | $200,000 | YES |
| PC 266h(a) – PIMPING | $25,000 | YES |
| PC 266h(b)(1) – If other person is a minor age 16 or older | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 266h(b)(2) – If other person is a minor under age 16 | $75,000 | YES |
| PC 266i – PANDERING | $35,000 | YES |
| PC 266i – If other person is a minor | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 269 – AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD UNDER 14 YEARS | $250,000 | YES |
| PC 273a(a) – WILLFUL HARM OR INJURY TO CHILD LIKELY TO PRODUCE G.B.I. OR DEATH | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 273d(a) – CORPORAL PUNISHMENT OR INJURY OF CHILD | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 273.5 – CORPORAL INJURY TO SPECIFIED PERSONS | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 273.5 – With prior conviction under P.C. 273.5(f) | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 273.6 – VIOLATION OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 278 – CHILD STEALING | $40,000 | YES |
| PC 278 – By use of the internet | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 285 – Incest | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 286 – SODOMY | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 286(b)(1) – (Victim Under 18) | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 286(b)(2) – (Victim Under 16/Defendant Over 21) | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 286(c)(1) – (Victim Under 14/Defendant More Than Ten Years Older) | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 286(c)(2)(A) (Victim Compelled With Force) | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 286(c)(2)(B) (Victim Under 14 Compelled With Force) | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 286(c)(2)(C) – If victim is a minor age 14 or older with force or duress | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 286(d)(1) – If in concert with force or fear | $250,000 | YES |
| PC 286(d)(2) – If in concert with force or fear upon a victim under age 14 | $250,000 | YES |
| PC 286(d)(3) – If in concert with force or fear upon a minor victim age 14 or over | $250,000 | YES |
| PC 286(e) – If committed in state prison or jail | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 286(f) and (g) – If victim unconscious of nature of act/incapable of consent | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 287 – ORAL COPULATION | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 287(b)(1) – If victim is under age 18 | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 287(b)(2) – If victim is under age 16 and defendant is over age 21 | $75,000 | YES |
| PC 287(c)(1) – If victim is under age 14 and defendant more than 10 years older than victim | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 287(c)(2)(A) – If defendant compelled another by force, duress or threats of great bodily injury | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 287(c)(2)(B) – If victim is under age 14 with force or duress | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 287(c)(2)(C) – If the victim is a minor age 14 or older with force or duress | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 287(d)(1) – If in concert with force or fear | $250,000 | YES |
| PC 287(d)(2) – If in concert with force or fear upon a victim under age 14 | $250,000 | YES |
| PC 287(d)(3) – If in concert with force or fear upon a minor victim age 14 or over | $250,000 | YES |
| PC 287(e) – If committed in state prison or jail | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 287(f) and (g) – If victim unconscious of nature of act/incapable of consent | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 288.2 – DISTRIBUTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 288.2 – (With Prior) | $40,000 | YES |
| PC 288 -LEWD ACTS | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 288(a) – If victim is under age 14 | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 288(b)(1) – If victim is under age 14 with force | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 288(b)(2) – By caretaker upon a dependent person with force | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 288(i) – If victim is under age 14 with bodily harm | $1,000,000 | YES |
| PC 288.3(a) – CONTACT MINOR WITH INTENT TO COMMIT SEXUAL OFFENSE | $5,000 | YES |
| PC 288.3(c) – With Prior | $25,000 | YES |
| PC 288.4(a)(2) – ARRANGE MEETING WITH MINOR FOR PURPOSE OF EXPOSING OR PROCURING SEXUAL EXPOSURE WITH PRIOR | $75,000 | YES |
| PC 288.4(b) – ATTEND AN ARRANGED MEETING WITH MINOR FOR PURPOSE OF EXPOSING OR PROCURING SEXUAL EXPOSURE OR ENGAGING IN LEWD ACT | $75,000 | YES |
| PC 288.5 – CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD | $350,000 | YES |
| PC 288.7 – ENGAGE IN SPECIFIED SEX ACTS WITH MINOR UNDER 10 | $250,000 | YES |
| PC 289 – SEXUAL PENETRATION | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 289(a)(1)(B) – If victim is under age 14 with force or duress | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 289(a)(1)(C) – If victim is a minor age 14 or older with force or duress | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 289.6(a)(2-3) – ENGAGE IN SPECIFIED SEX ACTS WITH PERSON CONFINED IN PUBLIC OR PRIVATE DETENTION FACILITY | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 290 – FAILURE OF CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER TO REGISTER | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 290.46(j)(2) – USE INFORMATION DISCLOSED ON SEX OFFENDER INTERNET WEB SITE TO COMMIT A FELONY | $25,000 | YES |
| PC 311.2 – BRING OR DISTRIBUTE OBSCENE MATTER WITHIN STATE | $40,000 | YES |
| PC 311.4 – USE OF MINOR IN BRINGING OR DISTRIBUTING OBSCENE MATTER WITHIN STATE | $40,000 | YES |
| PC 311.11(a) – POSSESSION OR CONTROL OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 311.11(b) – With Prior | $40,000 | YES |
| PC 311.11(c) – More than 600 images (with at least 10 images involving prepubescent minor) or images portraying sexual sadism or masochism | $40,000 | YES |
| PC 314(1) – INDECENT EXPOSURE | $35,000 | YES |
| PC 337a – BOOKMAKING | $10,000 | YES |
| PC 337a – Second Offense | $12,500 | YES |
| PC 337a – Third Offense | $15,000 | YES |
| PC 368 – ELDER ABUSE | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 405a – TAKING PERSON FROM LAWFUL CUSTODY OF A PEACE OFFICER BY MEANS OF A RIOT | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 422 – CRIMINAL THREATS | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 424 – EMBEZZLEMENT OR FALSIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS BY PUBLIC OFFICERS | $25,000 | YES |
| PC 451(a) – ARSON CAUSING GREAT BODILY INJURY | $250,000 | YES |
| PC 451(b) – ARSON, INHABITED STRUCTURE | $250,000 | YES |
| PC 451(c) – ARSON, STRUCTURE OR FOREST LAND | $75,000 | YES |
| PC 451(d) – ARSON, OTHER PROPERTY | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 451.5 – AGGRAVATED ARSON | $500,000 | YES |
| PC 452(a) – RECKLESSLY CAUSING FIRE WITH GREAT BODILY INJURY | $35,000 | YES |
| PC 452(b) – RECKLESSLY CAUSING FIRE, INHABITED STRUCTURE | $25,000 | YES |
| PC 452(c) – RECKLESSLY CAUSING FIRE, STRUCTURE OR FOREST LAND | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 453(a) – POSSESSION, ETC.OF EXPLOSIVES, FLAMMABLE MATTER | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 454 – ARSON DURING STATE OF EMERGENCY | $350,000 | YES |
| PC 455 – ATTEMPT OR PREPARATION TO BURN ANY STRUCTURE OR PROPERTY | $75,000 | YES |
| PC 459 – BURGLARY | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 459 – Residential | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 459 – All others | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 463 – LOOTING | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 464 – BURGLARY WITH EXPLOSIVES | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 470 – FORGERY | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 470a – FORGERY/COUNTERFEITING DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. CARD | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 470b – DISPLAYING OR POSSESSING FORGED DRIVER’S LICENSE OR I.D. CARD WITH INTENT TO ACCOMPLISH A FORGERY | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 471 – FORGERY, FALSE ENTRIES IN RECORDS OR RETURNS | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 472 – FORGERY OR COUNTERFEITING ANY PUBLIC OR CORPORATE SEAL | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 475 – FORGED BILLS OR NOTES, POSSESSION OR RECEIPT | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 476 – FICTITIOUS CHECKS, MAKING, UTTERING | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 476a – N.S.F. CHECKS | $5,000 | YES |
| PC 477, 479, 480 – COUNTERFEITING OF COIN | $25,000 | YES |
| PC 484b – THEFT, DIVERSION OF MONEY RECEIVED FOR SERVICES, LABOR, MATERIAL, etc. If amount diverted exceeds $2,350 | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 484c – EMBEZZLEMENT OF FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION | $25,000 | YES |
| PC 484e – 484i – VARIOUS FELONIES RELATING TO CREDIT CARDS | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 487(a) and (b) – GRAND THEFT IF VALUE EXCEEDS $950, OR WITH QUALIFYING PRIOR CONVICTION(S) IF VALUE DOES NOT EXCEED $950 | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 487(a) and (b) – If amount of theft is over $50,000 | $45,000 | YES |
| PC 487(a) and (b) – If amount of theft is over $250,000 | $70,000 | YES |
| PC 487(a) and (b) – If amount of theft is over $1,000,000 | $120,000 | YES |
| PC 487(c) – GRAND THEFT PERSON | $25,000 | YES |
| PC 487(d)(1) – THEFT OF AUTOMOBILE | $35,000 | YES |
| PC 487(d)(1) – When there is evidence of a chop shop operation | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 487(d)(2) – GRAND THEFT – FIREARM. | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 487a – GRAND THEFT OF HORSE OR OTHER LIVESTOCK IF VALUE EXCEEDS $950, OR WITH QUALIFYING PRIOR CONVICTION(S) | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 487a – If amount of theft is over $50,000 | $45,000 | YES |
| PC 487a – If amount of theft is over $250,000 | $70,000 | YES |
| PC 487a – If amount of theft is over $1,000,000 | $120,000 | YES |
| PC 487b – GRAND THEFT – CONVERSION OF REAL PROPERTY IF VALUE EXCEEDS $950, OR WITH QUALIFYING PRIOR CONVICTION(S) IF VALUE DOES NOT EXCEED $950 | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 487b – If amount of theft is over $50,000 | $45,000 | YES |
| PC 487b – If amount of theft is over $250,000 | $70,000 | YES |
| PC 487b – If amount of theft is over $1,000,000 | $120,000 | YES |
| PC 487d – GRAND THEFT OF GOLD DUST, AMALGAM OR QUICKSILVER IF VALUE EXCEEDS $950, OR WITH QUALIFYING PRIOR CONVICTION(S) IF VALUE DOES NOT EXCEED $950 | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 487d – If amount of theft is over $50,000 | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 487d – If amount of theft is over $250,000 | $45,000 | YES |
| PC 487d – If amount of theft is over $1,000,000 | $70,000 | YES |
| PC 487e – GRAND THEFT OF DOG IF VALUE EXCEEDS $950 | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 487e – If amount of theft is over $50,000 | $45,000 | YES |
| PC 487e – If amount of theft is over $250,000 | $70,000 | YES |
| PC 487e – If amount of theft is over $1,000,000 | $120,000 | YES |
| PC 487g – GRAND THEFT OF ANIMAL FOR PURPOSE OF SALE, MEDICAL RESEARCH, SLAUGHTER OR OTHER COMMERCIAL USE IF VALUE EXCEEDS $950, OR WITH QUALIFY | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 487g – If amount of theft is over $50,000 | $45,000 | YES |
| PC 487g – If amount of theft is over $250,000 | $70,000 | YES |
| PC 487g – If amount of theft is over $1,000,000 | $120,000 | YES |
| PC 487h – GRAND THEFT OF CARGO IF VALUE EXCEEDS $950, OR WITH QUALIFYING PRIOR CONVICTION(S) IF VALUE DOES NOT EXCEED $950 | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 487h – If amount of theft is over $50,000 | $45,000 | YES |
| PC 487h – If amount of theft is over $250,000 | $70,000 | YES |
| PC 487h – If amount of theft is over $1,000,000 | $120,000 | YES |
| PC 487i – DEFRAUD A HOUSING PROGRAM OF A PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY OF VALUE EXCEEDING $950, OR WITH QUALIFYING PRIOR CONVICTION(S) IF VALUE DOES NOT EXCEED $950 | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 487i – If amount of theft is over $50,000 | $45,000 | YES |
| PC 487i – If amount of theft is over $250,000 | $70,000 | YES |
| PC 487i – If amount of theft is over $1,000,000 | $120,000 | YES |
| PC 487j – GRAND THEFT OF COPPER MATERIALS IF VALUE EXCEEDS $950, OR WITH QUALIFYING PRIOR CONVICTION(S) IF VALUE DOES NOT EXCEED $950 | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 487j – If amount of theft is over $50,000 | $45,000 | YES |
| PC 487j – If amount of theft is over $250,000 | $70,000 | YES |
| PC 487j – If amount of theft is over $1,000,000 | $120,000 | YES |
| PC 487m – GRAND THEFT OF WAGES IF VALUE EXCEEDS $950 FROM ONE EMPLOYEE, OR IF VALUE EXCEEDS $2350 IN AGGREGATE FROM TWO OR MORE EMPLOYEES IN ANY CONSECUTIVE 12-MONTH PERIOD | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 490.4 – ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 496 – RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY IF VALUE MORE THAN $950, OR WITH QUALIFYING PRIORS IF VALUE DOES NOT EXCEED $950 | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 497 – STOLEN PROPERTY, BRINGING INTO STATE | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 502 – COMPUTER RELATED CRIMES | $25,000 | YES |
| PC 502(c)(1)-(7) – Unlawful Access, Data Usage/Damage/Deletion/Alteration, Non-permitted Use, Denial of Service | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 502(c)(8) – | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 502(c)(10)-(14) – | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 504 – EMBEZZLEMENT, MISAPPROPRIATION BY PUBLIC OFFICERS If amount stolen is over $50,000 If amount stolen is over $250,000 If amount stolen is over $1,000,000 | $50,000 $75,000 $100,000 $150,000 | YES |
| PC 504a – EMBEZZLEMENT, DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY UNDER LEASE OR LIEN | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 504b – EMBEZZLEMENT OF PROCEEDS OF SALE OF SECURED PROPERTY If amount stolen is over $50,000 If amount stolen is over $250,000 If amount stolen is over $1,000,000 | $20,000 $45,000 $70,000 $120,000 | YES |
| PC 505 – EMBEZZLEMENT BY CARRIER OR INDIVIDUAL TRANSPORTING PROPERTY FOR HIRE If amount stolen is over $50,000 If amount stolen is over $250,000 If amount stolen is over $1,000,000 | $20,000 $45,000 $70,000 $120,000 | YES |
| PC 506 – EMBEZZLEMENT, MISAPPROPRIATION BY TRUSTEE, CONTRACTOR If amount stolen is over $50,000 If amount stolen is over $250,000 If amount stolen is over $1,000,000 | $25,000 $50,000 $75,000 $125,000 | YES |
| PC 507 – EMBEZZLEMENT BY BAILEE If amount stolen is over $50,000 If amount stolen is over $250,000 If amount stolen is over $1,000,000 | $20,000 $45,000 $70,000 $120,000 | YES |
| PC 514 – EMBEZZLEMENT OR DEFALCATION OF PUBLIC FUNDS If amount stolen is over $50,000 If amount stolen is over $250,000 If amount stolen is over $1,000,000 | $25,000 $50,000 $75,000 $125,000 | YES |
| PC 518, 519 – Etortion not amounting to robery | $35,000 | YES |
| PC 518, 519 – Etortion not amounting to robbery | $35,000 | YES |
| PC 523(a) – Extortion, threatening letters | $35,000 | YES |
| PC 523(b) – Extortion Ransomware | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 529 – False personation of another | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 530.5 – UNAUTHORIZED USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION TO OBTAIN CREDIT, GOODS, etc | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 149 – ASSAULT BY OFFICER UNDER COLOR OF AUTHORITY. | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 532f – MORTGAGE FRAUD If amount of loss is over $50,000 If amount of loss is over $250,000 If amount of loss is over $1,000,000 | $20,000 $45,000 $70,000 $120,000 | YES |
| PC 548 – DEFRAUDING INSURER If amount taken is over $50,000 If amount taken is over $250,000 If amount taken is over $1,000,000 | $25,000 $50,000 $75,000 $125,000 | YES |
| PC 550 – FALSE OR FRAUDULENT INSURANCE CLAIM If amount taken is over $50,000 If amount taken is over $250,000 If amount taken is over $1,000,000 | $25,000 $50,000 $75,000 $125,000 | YES |
| PC 594.3(b) – CHURCH/CEMETERY VANDALISM | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 597.5(a) – DOG FIGHTING | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 646.9(a-c) – STALKING | $150,000 | YES |
| PC 647.6 – CHILD MOLESTATION WITH SPECIFIED PRIOR | $150,000 | YES |
| PC 653f(b) – SOLICIT MURDER | $1,000,000 | YES |
| PC 653f(c) – SOLICIT RAPE, etc | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 653w(a) – FAILURE TO DISCLOSE ORIGIN OF RECORDING OR AUDIOVISUAL WORK | $25,000 | YES |
| PC 664(a) – ATTEMPT WHERE COMPLETED CRIME PUNISHABLE BY STATE PRISON Except for attempted murder | Same as substantive offense | YES |
| PC 664/187 – ATTEMPTED MURDER | $1,000,000 | YES |
| PC 666 – PETTY THEFT With qualifying prior conviction(s) | $20,000 | YES |
| PC 4501 – ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON BY PRISON INMATE | $25,000 | YES |
| PC 4501.5 – BATTERY ON NON-INMATE BY PRISON INMATE | $25,000 | YES |
| PC 4502 – POSSESSION OF DEADLY WEAPON BY PRISON INMATE | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 4503 – HOLDING OF HOSTAGES BY PRISON INMATE | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 4530 – ESCAPE, ATTEMPTED ESCAPE FROM PRISON WITH OR WITHOUT FORCE OR VIOLENCE | $250,000 | YES |
| PC 4532 – ESCAPE, ATTEMPTED ESCAPE BY FELON, MISDEMEANANT, INEBRIATE, OR PERSON ON WORK FURLOUGH FROM JAIL, INDUSTRIAL FARM, etc | $100,000 | YES |
| PC 4573 – BRINGING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE INTO JAIL OR PRISON | $25,000 | YES |
| PC 4574 – BRINGING WEAPON INTO JAIL OR PRISON | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 11418 (except (b)(2)) – POSSESSION, ETC. WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION | $500,000 | YES |
| PC 11418(b)(2) – EMPLOY WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION – CAUSE DEATH (LIFE) | $1,000,000 | YES |
| PC 11418.1 – SEND, ETC. FALSE WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION WITH INTENT TO CAUSE FEAR | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 11419 – POSSESSION OF BIOLOGICAL AGENTS | $500,000 | YES |
| PC 18715 – POSSESSION OF DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES OR EXPLOSIVES IN PUBLIC PLACES | $500,000 | YES |
| PC 18720 – CARRY OR PLACE EXPLOSIVE ON COMMON CARRIER | $500,000 | YES |
| PC 18725 – POSSESSION OF EXPLODING OR DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE OR EXPLOSIVE WITH INTENT TO INJURE | $500,000 | YES |
| PC 18740 – EXPLODING DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE OR EXPLOSIVE WITH INTENT TO MURDER (LIFE) | $1,000,000 | YES |
| PC 18745 – UNLAWFUL EXPLOSION CAUSING BODILY INJURY | $500,000 | YES |
| PC 18750 – UNLAWFUL USE OF TEAR GAS | $25,000 | YES |
| PC 22810 – CONCEALED WEAPON ON PERSON OR IN VEHICLE | $35,000 | YES |
| PC 25400 – POSSESSION OF A LOADED FIREARM | $35,000 | YES |
| PC 25850 – CONCEALABLE FIREARMS, OWNERSHIP OR POSSESSION BY FELON, ADDICT; KNOWLEDGE OF OUTSTANDING WARRANT | $250,000 | YES |
| PC 26100(c) – CONCEALABLE FIREARMS, OWNERSHIP OR POSSESSION BY FELON, ADDICT; KNOWLEDGE OF OUTSTANDING WARRANT | $35,000 | YES |
| PC 29800 – UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF AMMUNITION | $35,000 | YES |
| PC 30305(a) – MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTE, etc. ASSAULT WEAPON | $50,000 | YES |
| PC 30605 – POSSESSION OF ANY ASSAULT WEAPON | $35,000 | YES |
| PC 31360 – FELON WITH BODY ARMOR | $100,000 | YES |
The Los Angeles County Penal Code is a crucial legal framework that plays a pivotal role in maintaining law and order in one of the most populous and vibrant counties in the United States. Understanding this legal system is essential, whether you’re a resident of Los Angeles County, a legal professional, or just someone interested in how the justice system works. In this article, we’ll delve into the Los Angeles County Penal Code, exploring what it is, how it functions, and why it’s important.
What is the Los Angeles County Penal Code?
The Los Angeles County Penal Code, often simply referred to as the “Penal Code,” is a comprehensive body of laws and regulations that govern criminal conduct within the county’s jurisdiction. These laws cover a wide range of offenses, from minor infractions to serious felonies. The code outlines various criminal acts, their classifications, and the associated penalties.
Key Aspects of the Los Angeles County Penal Code
- Classification of Offenses: The Penal Code categorizes offenses into different classes based on their severity. The classes typically include infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. Infractions are the least serious, while felonies are the most serious. Misdemeanors fall in between and can be further classified as either “simple” or “aggravated” misdemeanors.
- Elements of a Crime: To secure a conviction, the prosecution must prove that the defendant committed all the necessary elements of a particular crime, as defined by the Penal Code. This may include proving intent, specific actions, and harm caused.
- Sentencing Guidelines: The Penal Code outlines the penalties and sentencing guidelines for various offenses, including imprisonment, fines, probation, or rehabilitation programs. Sentencing can vary depending on the severity of the crime, prior criminal history, and other relevant factors.
- Statute of Limitations: The Penal Code also sets time limits within which charges can be filed for different offenses. This helps ensure that cases are prosecuted in a timely manner.
- Legal Defenses: The Penal Code recognizes various legal defenses that defendants can use to challenge charges, such as self-defense, lack of intent, or mistaken identity.
Why is the Los Angeles County Penal Code Important?
- Protection of Society: The Penal Code exists to protect the rights and safety of the public. By establishing clear laws and penalties, it helps deter criminal behavior and holds offenders accountable for their actions.
- Fair and Just System: The code ensures that individuals accused of crimes have legal rights and protections, such as the right to legal representation, due process, and a fair trial.
- Consistency and Transparency: It provides a consistent legal framework that judges, attorneys, and law enforcement can follow, promoting transparency and predictability within the justice system.
- Rehabilitation: The Penal Code also allows for rehabilitation and treatment programs, recognizing that some offenders may benefit more from education and support rather than incarceration.
- Legal Education: For legal professionals and the general public, the Penal Code serves as a vital resource for understanding the legal system and the consequences of criminal behavior.
Conclusion
The Los Angeles County Penal Code is a fundamental aspect of the justice system, providing the legal foundation for maintaining order and safety within the county. It is a dynamic and ever-evolving system that reflects the changing needs of society. Understanding the code’s principles and its significance is essential, as it impacts the lives of countless individuals and contributes to a just and secure community in Los Angeles County. Whether you’re a resident, a legal professional, or just curious about the workings of the law, familiarizing yourself with the Penal Code is a valuable pursuit.