Carrying a concealed firearm and exhibiting a firearm are commonly charged as misdemeanors, while discharging a firearm during another offense is a serious felony with a much higher bail. The schedule follows the specific code and the circumstances of the arrest.
What the charge means for bail
A misdemeanor weapons charge such as carrying a concealed firearm often sits around $5,000 on the county schedule, while exhibiting a firearm can run to $10,000. Charges involving discharge during the commission of a felony climb sharply. A bilingual agent confirms the exact amount and the right rate tier before anything is signed.
How we handle it
Most paperwork is handled by e-signature with no drive-in required, and a licensed Justice agent walks the surety bond to the jail desk in person. We keep the premium within the legal cap and offer interest-free payment plans on approved credit.
Watch the rate
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.