They are getting Released From Custody on their Own Recognizance. Because of the Coronavirus, the Supreme Court Justice of the California Supreme Court has ruled that all bail in Los Angeles County is zero.  There are some exceptions to this rule related to more severe cases like murder, sex crime cases, and people who have strikes on their record.

But for the most part, you're in a pretty good position as far as bail goes in a Los Angeles County criminal case. Most of the time, the judge will set the bail at zero, and you will be released.  Also, the police realize that there is an emergency bail order in place.

Therefore, even though they arrest you and deal with you for a crime, they will often give you a citation to appear in court at a future date. Our Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys will cover this topic below.

They will release you on your recognizance, meaning they will make you sign a ticket to appear in court. If you don't appear, you can be arrested later. 

So, if you have been arrested and you're concerned that you might have to post bail at the court appearance, that's the exact reason you need an experienced San Fernando Valley criminal defense attorney.

My office in Encino has been serving Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley since the early 1990s. With extensive experience in criminal cases, we specialize in arguing bail to keep you out of custody, avoiding the need to pay a bail bond, and defending you from the streets. This experience instills confidence in our ability to assist you.

Seeking To Keep You Out Of Custody

It's horrible when you're in custody because you're concerned about the Coronavirus and your safety as you appear in court. So many people will make foolish decisions when they appear in court because they are so stressed to get out of custody.

If we can secure your release on bail, we can fight your case on the streets, meticulously reviewing all the evidence. This approach significantly increases the possibility of keeping you out of custody, especially in today's challenging legal landscape.

I think bail is so important because if you can stay out of custody from the beginning, that gives you the best chance of not going back into custody when it comes time to do your sentencing and resolve your case. If, on the other hand, you're in custody, you could stay in custody for an extended period. A lot of people who are not able to be bailed out end up not even being able to come to their court appearance.

This is because they get quarantined in the LA County jail, whether it be the Twin Towers, downtown CJ, or Wayside. Often, they don't even make it to court, which makes it very difficult for their defense attorney to defend them and puts them in a position to eventually get out of custody.

Call the Hedding Law Firm If Arrested For a Crime

So, if you are arrested or a loved one of yours is arrested, and you have a court date in the San Fernando Valley area in one of the courthouses there, you've come to the right place.  Pick up the phone.  Make the call.

Ask to speak to Ron Hedding immediately of the Hedding Law Firm.  I stand at the ready to help you. I will fight for you or your loved one to get out of custody so you can fight your case from the street and end up with a successful result in your criminal case.

Our criminal defense law firm is located in the San Fernando Valley area of LA County. We offer a free case review at (213) 542-0940 or fill out our contact form.