Assault and battery charges cover a wide span of situations, from a shoving match outside a bar to a serious violent felony. Because the range is so broad, bail can vary enormously from one case to the next. We help Kern County families understand where their case falls and move quickly to post bail once it is set.
How California defines assault and battery
In California, assault under Penal Code 240 is an attempt to use force or violence on someone, while battery under Penal Code 242 is the actual unlawful use of force. Both can be charged as misdemeanors in their simple forms. The picture changes sharply with Penal Code 245, assault with a deadly weapon or by means likely to produce great bodily injury, which is often filed as a serious felony with much higher bail.
What that means for bail
A simple misdemeanor battery typically carries modest bail and a quick path home. An aggravated assault or assault with a deadly weapon, especially one involving a weapon, can be a felony with substantial bail. Our payment plans and no-collateral options exist precisely for those higher-bail situations. We confirm the exact amount and quote it honestly.
Where these cases go in Kern County
Bakersfield arrests are booked at the Central Receiving Facility and may transfer to Lerdo, with cases heard at the Metropolitan Division. We post wherever your loved one is held and keep every court date on the calendar with reminders.