Huntington Beach is known for its coastal charm and laid-back atmosphere, but arrests still occur — especially during high-traffic events, nightlife incidents, and routine patrols. At Cali Bail Bonds, we’ve helped countless families in Huntington Beach navigate the bail process for the area’s most common charges. Below are the top five offenses we frequently handle, along with key details, estimated bail amounts, and helpful tips to secure a fast release.
California Penal Code 273.5 makes it illegal to willfully inflict injury on a spouse, cohabitant, or romantic partner. Domestic violence is aggressively prosecuted in Orange County, and even minor incidents can result in arrest and jail time.
⚖️ Charge Type: Often filed as a felony
💵 Bail Range: $25,000–$50,000+ (depending on injury and prior history)
📝 Common Situations: Disputes at home, physical altercations, police responding to neighbor complaints
💡 Bail Tip: We offer 1% bail and no-collateral options for eligible clients, especially first-time offenders or those with stable jobs.
Vehicle Code 23152 covers driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. DUI arrests in Huntington Beach are common, especially near Pacific Coast Highway, Beach Boulevard, and during late-night patrols or DUI checkpoints.
⚖️ Charge Type: Misdemeanor for first-time; felony if injury or repeat offenses
💵 Bail Range: $5,000–$15,000
🚓 Common Situations: Failing field sobriety tests, BAC over 0.08%, impaired driving on prescription meds
📲 Bail Tip: Most DUI clients qualify for quick release using our digital paperwork and payment system — no office visit required.
Health & Safety Code 11350(a) criminalizes the possession of controlled substances without a valid prescription. While Prop 47 has reduced many cases to misdemeanors, drug arrests still occur frequently in Huntington Beach — especially around bars, beaches, and festivals.
⚖️ Charge Type: Misdemeanor (in most cases)
💵 Bail Range: $2,500–$10,000
💊 Common Substances: Cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, Xanax, Oxycodone
✅ Bail Tip: We often secure release within hours and can provide no-collateral options for drug possession charges.
Under Penal Code 459, burglary occurs when someone enters a building, home, or vehicle intending to commit theft or another felony. In Huntington Beach, these charges often involve break-ins at homes, cars parked near the beach, or commercial businesses.
⚖️ Charge Type:
💵 Bail Range: $20,000–$50,000+
🏠 Common Situations: Breaking into homes, businesses, or locked vehicles with intent to steal
💡 Bail Tip: We offer affordable payment plans to help post bail on higher bond amounts for burglary cases.
California Penal Code 484/488 covers the theft of property valued under $950. Petty theft is one of the most common low-level arrests in Huntington Beach, particularly in tourist-heavy areas, shopping centers, and beach parking lots.
⚖️ Charge Type: Misdemeanor
💵 Bail Range: $1,000–$5,000
🛍️ Common Situations: Shoplifting, stealing unattended items, low-value disputes between individuals
📲 Bail Tip: For petty theft charges, the entire bail process can often be handled online in under an hour.
Need Help Posting Bail in Huntington Beach?
If your loved one is facing charges for any of these offenses, Cali Bail Bonds is ready to help — 24/7. Call us now or use our Free Inmate Search Tool to locate them fast and get the bail process started. We’re available anytime, anywhere in Orange County.