Bail Bonds for PC 211 — Robbery
PC 211 robbery is a serious felony and a strike offense. Second-degree robbery bail starts at $50,000 — first-degree and armed robbery can exceed $100,000. We post bail 24/7. Call 855-BAD-CHAD the moment someone is arrested.
What Is PC 211 — Robbery?
California Penal Code 211 defines robbery as the felonious taking of personal property from another person, against their will, by means of force or fear. Unlike burglary or theft, robbery requires a direct confrontation — the property must be taken from the victim's person or immediate presence. Robbery is always a felony and always a strike offense under California's Three Strikes Law. Second-degree robbery covers most robberies — muggings, store robberies, carjackings — where the victim is not a transit worker or the crime does not occur in an inhabited dwelling. First-degree robbery (higher bail) applies to robberies of inhabited structures, transit operators, or ATM users.
Elements of the Charge
- Felonious taking of personal property
- From another person or their immediate presence
- Against their will
- By means of force or fear
PC 211 Bail Amounts in Southern California
| Scenario | Bail Amount |
|---|---|
| Second-degree robbery, first offense | $50,000 |
| First-degree robbery (inhabited dwelling, transit) | $100,000 |
| Armed robbery — firearm used or displayed | $100,000 – $250,000 |
| Great Bodily Injury (GBI) enhancement | $100,000+ |
| Prior strike conviction on record | $100,000+ |
| Multiple victims or gang enhancement | $250,000+ |
Bail amounts are set by the county bail schedule and may be modified by a judge at arraignment. Most of Chad's bonds are written at 6%, 7% or 8%. Smaller bonds, under $20,000, can be up to 10% because of posting fees.
Your cost for a bail bond on a $50,000 bail is $5,000. On a $100,000 bail, your cost is $10,000.
First-Degree vs. Second-Degree Robbery
Second-degree robbery covers most street-level robberies — muggings, commercial robberies, carjackings where no one is seriously injured. Bail starts at $50,000. First-degree robbery applies when the robbery occurs inside an inhabited dwelling, against a transit driver or passenger, or against someone using an ATM. First-degree robbery carries a higher bail of $100,000. Both are strike offenses. Armed robbery — where a firearm is used or displayed — triggers additional enhancements that can push bail to $250,000 or higher.
PC 211 Arraignment — Bail Can Increase Significantly
Robbery is one of the charges where prosecutors most aggressively seek bail increases at arraignment — particularly if a weapon was involved, the victim was injured, or the defendant has prior convictions. Posting bail before arraignment locks in the booking bail amount. We post bail at all Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange County jails 24/7.
How to Post Bail on a PC 211 Charge
Call 855-BAD-CHAD Immediately
Call us the moment someone is arrested for PC 211. We'll look up the booking, confirm the bail amount, and start the process right away.
We Verify the Booking & Bail
We search the county inmate database, confirm the exact bail amount including any enhancements, and walk you through payment options.
Sign From Your Phone — No Printer
All paperwork is handled electronically. Sign from your phone at home. No office visit, no printer, no fax required.
Bond Posted — They're Released
We post the bond at the facility. They're released and can work with their attorney as a free person before their court date.
Arrested for PC 211? Call Us Now.
We post bail for robbery charges at all Southern California jails 24/7. Call before arraignment to lock in the booking bail.
Call 855-BAD-CHADHablamos Español — (909) 657-6030
Not legal advice. The information on this page is based on Chad Conley's 15+ years as a licensed bail bondsman, plus additional experience as an investigator and bounty hunter and is intended to help families understand the general process. It is not legal advice, and Chad Conley is not an attorney. Every case is different. If you have legal questions about your specific situation, please consult a licensed attorney.