DUI Bail Bonds Orange County

Driving Under Influence, Orange County California

DUI is one of the most common reasons for arrest in Orange County.  In our experience, people who find themselves in the position of having been arrested for driving under the influence, are not who people would first think of when the word criminal comes to mind.  Unfortunately, even on a first offense, when someone is pulled over for DUI, they will go to jail.

For DUI suspects placed in jail, their first priority is usually getting out.  1st Choice Bail Bonds specializes in DUI arrests in Orange County. We have bail bondmen available 24 hours a day to assist you in getting your friend or loved one released in the shortest possible time.  We know that these times are very stressful. Our bail agents can come to you at your home, office, local coffee house, or you can meet us at our office located directly across from Orange County Central Justice Center and the Orange County Men's & Women's Central Jail in Santa Ana.  Please call us anytime at 888-767-2245 for a free and confidential consulation.

Usually, for a first time drunk driving offense, a bail bondsman will not be necessary.  The jail will usually hold the arestee for about 8 hours and then release them on their Own Recognizance (O.R.) or on citation (cite out).  However, a bail bond may become necessary if any of the following have occured:

• Prior DUI arrests or prior citations relating to drunk driving.
• An accident occured (even if you were the only one involved)
• The driver is under 21 years old.
• There was a minor passenger in the car.

If none of these conditions apply, we would advise you to wait 8 hours to see if your loved one is released on their own.  However, if you do need a bail bond, we can get you through the process quickly, WITHOUT COLLATERAL!

In Orange County, DUI Bail Amounts are set by the County's "Bail Schedule". The bail amount can be increased from the indicated amount in the bail schedule based on the severity of the incident.  However, in Orange County bail amount range from $15,000 for a basic DUI to $100,000 for felony dui. Other circumstances may also substantially increase the bail amount as well.  I know these numbers sound large, but 1st Choice Bail Bonds has some of the most flexible and reasonable bail rates and financing allowed by California Law!

DUI is also known as DWI, "driving under the influence", "driving while intoxicated", "wet and reckless" or "502". There was a time when drinking and driving in Orange County was penalized with a nominal fine. Now, a DUI charge is much more serious. California has some of the nation's strictest laws for DUI. These laws punish offenders for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs. Implementing tougher DUI laws has contributed significantly to decreases in drinking and driving crashes in Orange County. It has also increased the number of arrestees.