A 1275 hold is most often applied in cases involving gang activity, drug dealing, theft or embezzlement, and extortion — situations where the court has reason to question where the bail money came from.
PC 1275 holds and drug charges
HS 11352 makes it a felony to possess drugs for the purpose of selling them. Evidence of intent to distribute can include the amount of drugs recovered, the packaging of the drugs, drug-packaging items such as scales and baggies, weapons found with the drugs, and large sums of cash recovered. While Prop 64 made recreational marijuana legal in California, the production and sale of pot is still tightly controlled, and HS 11379.6 makes it a felony to make or produce drugs.
How to fight a PC 1275 hold
To lift the hold, the court needs documentation showing the bail funds are legitimate. That typically means bank statements, credit-card statements, car-payment information, tax returns, and proof of income such as a W-2 or pay stub. We help you assemble and present it.
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Find out whether Justice Bail Bonds can help you navigate the 1275 hold on bail by calling (951) 445-4155. There is no cost and no obligation to ask.
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California Insurance Code § 1800 caps the bail premium at 10% of the face amount of the bond — that’s the legal ceiling, not the minimum. Anything above 10% is illegal. Walk away from any bondsman who quotes above the cap, demands wired money before paperwork is signed, has no California Department of Insurance license number visible, or pressures you to decide in under a minute. A real bondsman walks the family through the math.