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Burglary Bail Bonds
In California
Residential burglary is a strike offense in California; commercial burglary is a wobbler. That distinction changes everything about bail. The Bail Network posts burglary bail across California with licensed agents already working the county jail your loved one is in — 24/7.
Table Of Contents
Everything families ask about burglary bail bonds in California. Click any section below to jump straight to the information you need.
What Are Burglary Bail Bonds?
First vs. second degree — and why one is a strike.
What A Burglary Bail Bond Costs
The 10% premium fixed by law and a 1% down structure.
Our Reviews
What California families say after we posted their bond.
Charges We Handle
Beyond burglary — every charge our agents bond.
Down Payment Tiers
1%, 3%, 5%, 10% — and how your tier is assigned.
Benefits Of Using The Bail Network
A local licensed agent instead of a statewide call center.
Who Qualifies (And Who Doesn't)
What helps you qualify and what moves you up a tier.
Cases Approved For 1% Down
The burglary profiles that land in the lowest tier.
Cases At A Higher Tier
Residential burglary, priors, and strike factors.
The Bail Process On A Burglary Case
Booking to release, step by step.
What We Need When You Call
The six details that let us move immediately.
FAQs For Burglary Bail Bonds
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
Counties We Serve
Our 13-county California footprint.
What Are Burglary Bail Bonds?
A plain-English breakdown of first vs. second-degree burglary in California, and why one of them is a strike.
The Statute: Penal Code §459
PC §459 covers entering any structure or locked vehicle with intent to commit theft or any felony inside.
First-Degree (Residential) — A Strike Offense
Burglary of an inhabited dwelling is first-degree burglary — a serious/violent felony strike under California's Three Strikes law, carrying up to 6 years state prison.
Second-Degree (Commercial) — A Wobbler
Burglary of a business or non-residential structure is second-degree, and it's a wobbler: prosecutors can file it as a misdemeanor or felony.
Shoplifting Is Often a Separate, Lesser Charge
PC §459.5 covers shoplifting merchandise valued at $950 or less during business hours — a distinct, generally lower-stakes charge from full burglary.
What A Burglary Bail Bond Costs
| Total Bail | Standard 10% Premium | 1% Down | Remaining Financed Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $1,000 | $100 | $900 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 | $250 | $2,250 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 | $500 | $4,500 |
| $75,000 | $7,500 | $750 | $6,750 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 | $1,000 | $9,000 |
1% down is a qualification-based tier. The full 10% premium is set by California law. Residential/first-degree burglary and any prior burglary conviction typically move a case to a 5% or 10% tier.
Our Reviews
Real reviews from the families we’ve helped — pulled straight from Google.
Charges We Handle
Our California agents post bonds for a wide range of charges. If it’s bondable, someone in the network already works that jail.
Not sure if your situation qualifies? Call us — we’ll tell you honestly whether we can help.
Call (213) 510-2764Down Payment Tiers
Four tiers, assigned honestly based on the cosigner's profile and the degree filed. You'll know your tier before any paperwork moves.
1% Down
Who qualifies: Strong-credit cosigner (700+), stable employment.
Notes: Most common on misdemeanor-filed commercial (second-degree) burglary.
3% Down
Who qualifies: Fair-good credit cosigner (640+), clean record.
Notes: Usual tier for felony-filed second-degree burglary.
5% Down
Who qualifies: Cosigner with limited credit but strong income.
Notes: Common on first-degree residential filings.
10% Down (Full Premium Up Front)
Who qualifies: No cosigner, prior burglary conviction, out-of-state defendant.
Notes: Standard CA premium — especially common given the strike status of first-degree burglary.
Benefits Of Using The Bail Network On A Burglary Case
What you actually get when you call us at 2 a.m. about a burglary arrest — not a promise, a process.
Available 24/7 — Every Day Of The Year
Burglary arrests happen at any hour. Licensed agents answer day or night.
A Local Agent, Not A Call Center
You reach an agent who already works the jail your loved one is being held in.
Bilingual Agents (English & Spanish)
Intake, paperwork, and payment plans handled in both languages.
We Explain First vs. Second Degree Upfront
This single distinction is the biggest factor in bail and financing — we walk through it before you sign anything.
Honest Qualification Upfront
If a residential filing or prior conviction takes you out of the 1% tier, we tell you before you sign.
Who Qualifies (And Who Doesn’t)
What Helps You Qualify
- Cosigner with verifiable income and stable employment
- Cosigner with a credit score generally 640 or higher for our lower tiers
- Second-degree (commercial) filing
- Local California address, no active out-of-state warrants
- No prior burglary conviction
What Moves You Up A Tier
- No cosigner available and no verifiable credit or income
- First-degree (residential/strike) filing
- Prior burglary conviction
- Acting with 2+ others in an inhabited structure (enhanced penalty)
- Out-of-state defendant with no local ties
Lowest Tier
Cases Approved For 1% Down
These are the burglary profiles that land in our lowest down-payment tier. Hit most of these and 1% down is realistic.
Qualified Cosigner (700+)
Homeowner or verifiable equity, clean FTA history.
Cosigner Requirements
Underwriting
Cases At A Higher Tier
These factors move a burglary case out of the 1% tier. They don't make the bond impossible — they change the down payment.
First-Degree (Residential) Burglary
Burglary of an inhabited dwelling is a serious/violent strike offense.
In Concert With 2+ Others in an Inhabited Structure
Enhanced penalties apply — and underwriting tightens.
Prior Burglary Conviction
A prior burglary conviction moves the case out of the lowest tiers.
Prior FTA Or Bond Forfeiture
A history of missing court is the biggest underwriting red flag on any bond.
No Cosigner Or No Local Ties
Out-of-state defendant, no verifiable income, no cosigner available.
Cosigner Requirements
The Bail Process On A Burglary Case
- 1
Arrest & Booking
The defendant is booked and the degree (residential vs. commercial) is documented. Bail is set from the county schedule.
- 2
Call The Bail Network
Call with the defendant's full legal name, date of birth, and the arresting agency or jail.
- 3
Qualification & Approval
The degree filed determines your tier — we verify the cosigner's profile at the same time.
- 4
Bond Posted At The Jail
A licensed agent posts the bond directly at the facility holding the defendant.
- 5
Payment Plan Begins
The financed balance is paid on the schedule signed — weekly, biweekly, or monthly.
What We Need When You Call
To move quickly, it helps to have a few key details ready when you contact The Bail Network. Don't worry if you don't have everything — we can often look it up for you.
Defendant's Full Legal Name
First and last name as it appears on their ID. If you only know a first name, their date of birth helps us confirm the right record.
Date Of Birth
Prevents confusion when multiple people share the same name in the same county system.
City Or County Of Arrest
Tells us which facility to check first and which local agent to dispatch.
Booking Number (If Available)
Not required, but it lets us pull the record and the bail amount in seconds.
Cosigner Contact Info
Name, phone, and employment details for whoever will sign — this is what sets your down-payment tier.
Your Relationship To The Defendant
Family, friend, attorney — helps us know who to loop in on updates.
Who’s Answering The Phone
A Network Of Agents Already At Your County’s Jail
The Bail Network isn’t one call center covering an entire state. It’s a vetted network of licensed California bail agents, each already working the jails in the county they cover. When you call, you reach someone who posts bonds at that jail every week — not someone reading from a script in another state.
FAQs For Burglary Bail Bonds
We know families have urgent questions after a burglary arrest. Here are answers to the questions we hear most.
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Counties We Serve
Licensed burglary bail agents across our 13-county California footprint — each one already working the jails in the county they cover.