Drug arrests are among the most common reasons families call us in Kern County, and they cover an enormous range, from a small amount for personal use to allegations of sales. The charge level drives everything about bail, and the good news is that many drug cases are bailable quickly once booking is complete.
How California drug charges are classified
Simple possession of a controlled substance often falls under Health and Safety Code 11350 or 11377. Possession for sale and sales charges, such as Health and Safety Code 11351 and 11378, are more serious and are usually filed as felonies. Proposition 47 reclassified many simple drug possession offenses as misdemeanors, which tends to lower bail for those cases and speed up release. Sales and trafficking allegations remain felonies with higher bail.
What this means for bail
A misdemeanor possession case typically carries lower bail and a faster path home. A felony sales case can carry substantial bail, and that is where our payment plans, financing, and no-collateral options become essential. Either way, we will confirm the exact bail amount and give you an honest quote before you commit.
Where Kern County drug cases go
Bakersfield-area arrests are booked at the Central Receiving Facility and may transfer to Lerdo, with cases heard at the Metropolitan Division. Desert and valley arrests run through their local jails and branch courts. We post wherever your loved one is held and send reminders for every date.
No judgment, just help
Addiction and drug charges carry a lot of stigma, and a frightened family does not need a lecture at 2 a.m. We treat every call with discretion and respect, and our only goal is a fast, affordable release. Tell us the name and the jail, and we will get to work.