DUI is California's most common bookable offense. Bail amounts follow the county bail schedule and scale with priors, injuries, and BAC.
First-offense misdemeanor DUI (VC 23152)
Los Angeles: $5,000. Orange: $2,500. San Bernardino: $2,500. Riverside: $5,000. San Diego: $2,500. Most arrestees are released on citation (cite-out) without needing a bond.
Second offense within 10 years
$10,000–$15,000 across SoCal counties. Cite-out is rare — a bond is usually required.
DUI with injury (VC 23153)
Felony. Bail $50,000–$100,000 depending on injury severity. Premium on a $50K bond is $5,000.
DUI with prior felony or 3+ priors
$100,000+ and often a no-bail hold pending arraignment.
Vehicular manslaughter w/ intoxication (PC 191.5)
$100,000–$1,000,000. Almost always requires a hearing to set bail.
How to lower the bail
An attorney-of-record drops the bond premium from 10% to 8%. A bail-reduction motion at arraignment can cut the amount in half.
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Jake Hernandez Bail Bonds posts DUI bonds at every California jail. (909) 406-6909.
Bail bonds in the cities covered above
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Jails mentioned in this guide
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California codes referenced
Updated October 23, 2026 · Information only — not legal advice. For specific situations call (909) 406-6909.