What is a DUI bail bond?

DUI bail bonds are designed to help individuals who have been arrested for driving under the influence to get bail. If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or driving while intoxicated, you might not be able to cover the cost of bail yourself. This is where a bail bond company steps in. At Alana’s Bail Bonds, we specialize in DUI bail bonds, providing rapid access to experienced, local bail bond agents. 

Driving under the influence is an offense in the US. If you are charged with DUI, you have the right to file for bail. Some people may be able to pay to post bail, but for many, it’s not financially viable. If you can’t afford to post bail, you can work with a bail bond company. The company will post bail for you, meaning you’ll be released until your court hearing. 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, around 1.5 million people are arrested in the US for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs every year. The legal blood alcohol limit for operating a motor vehicle is 0.08% for drivers aged over 21. 

How do DUI bail bonds work?

DUI bail bonds enable people who have been arrested for driving under the influence to post bail. Without bail bonds, most individuals would have to stay in custody until their hearing. If you choose to use DUI bail bonds, the bail bonds company will pay the fee once you have signed an agreement. This means that you don’t have to stay in a correctional or police facility while you await trial.

Alana’s Bail Bonds utilizes a simple, stress-free bail bonds process to provide individuals with DUI charges to post bail. If you can’t afford to cover bail fees, we are here to help. We provide 24-hour access to knowledgeable bail bond agents. 

What is the cost of a DUI bail bond?

The cost of a DUI bail bond varies, depending on multiple factors, including:

  • The nature of the charges
  • The individual’s record and previous offenses
  • Blood alcohol level
  • The location of the incident
  • The conditions of the case

Typically, bail fees for a felony DUI are set at around $100,000 in California. The cost may be higher if the individual has previous offenses on their record or if the charges relate to a DUI with accidents. Bail bonds are often required for incidents that involve injuries or damage to property and DUI with hit and run cases. 

When setting a DUI bond, the judge will also consider these factors:

  • Whether the driver caused an accident
  • Whether there was property damage
  • The extent of injuries
  • Flight risk
  • Additional aggravating factors

Bail bond costs in California are usually set at approximately 10% of the bail fee.

What are the options if I get arrested for driving under the influence?

If you don’t have a criminal record and you’ve never had a DUI offense before, it’s probable that you will be released from police custody. If you have a history of offenses, or the case is a felony DUI, you may need to explore your options. These include:

  • Pay the bail bond yourself

If you have funds available, you may choose to pay the bail bond yourself. If you decide to cover the cost, you will need to organize the transfer of your bail money to the court before you can be released. 

  • Ask others to help you post bail

Some people ask for help from others, including friends and family members. If they don’t have sufficient funds to cover the total amount, they can work with bail bond agents to obtain a bail bond or use collateral, such as property. 

  • Contact a bail bond company

Bail bond companies provide financial assistance for individuals who cannot afford to post bail. If you don’t have enough money, a bail bond agent can help to secure bail so that you don’t have to stay in police custody or a correctional facility until your trial. 

  • Stay in jail

Some people choose to stay in jail or a different type of correctional facility, rather than posting bail. 

Why choose Alana’s Bail Bonds for DUI bail bonds?

Alana’s Bail Bonds is the name to trust for DUI bail bonds in California. Owned and run by female military veterans, the company provides easy access to experienced bail bond agents. We offer 24/7 access to agents via the phone and Internet and we can also arrange visits to local courts, jails and correctional centers. We offer fast, flexible 0% interest payment plans to make posting bail more affordable, and in most cases, no collateral is required. We guarantee the lowest bail bond prices and we have a quick and simple processing system. We can process bonds online using DocuSign or via phone or in-person services. 

We are proud to have a fantastic team of trained, knowledgeable, bilingual bail bond agents. We are a friendly, approachable team, we treat every individual with respect and all our bail bond services are 100% confidential.

We offer transparent, competitive prices and we offer up to 30% discount for:

  • Military members
  • Homeowners
  • Qualified union members
  • First responders
  • Government employees
  • Teachers

How can I find out more?

If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence, you’ve caused an accident while under the influence, or you’re looking to help a friend or relative to post bail, don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team. We are here to help 24/7, offering advice online and via telephone and in-person visits. Our bail bond agents speak English and Spanish and we can visit local jails and courts, as well as processing DUI bail bonds online. 

If you have any questions, or you can’t afford to post bail for a DUI charge, contact us now.