Three Strikes Bail Bonds
California's Three Strikes Law doubles the sentence for a second strike and mandates 25 years to life for a third. Bail reflects that severity — prior strike enhancements can double or triple the base bail amount. Chad Conley handles Three Strikes cases across all four Southern California counties.
What Is PC 667 — Prior Strike Enhancement?
PC 667 is California's habitual criminal enhancement statute — the foundation of the Three Strikes Law. When a defendant has one prior serious or violent felony conviction (a strike), the sentence for a new felony conviction is doubled. With two prior strikes, a new serious or violent felony conviction results in a mandatory 25 years to life sentence. Bail amounts are set to reflect the increased sentence exposure. A second-strike defendant facing a $50,000 base charge may see bail set at $100,000 or higher. A third-strike defendant may face bail of $250,000 or more on charges that would otherwise carry much lower amounts.
Bail by County — Southern California
| County | Typical Bail | Main Jail |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino County | 2x – 3x base bail | West Valley Detention Center / Central Detention Center |
| Riverside County | 2x – 3x base bail | Robert Presley Detention Center / Southwest Detention Center |
| Los Angeles County | 2x – 3x base bail | Twin Towers / Men's Central Jail |
| Orange County | 2x – 3x base bail | OC Main Jail / Theo Lacy |
What Does the Bond Cost?
The total bail depends on the base charge and the number of prior strikes. Call Chad to discuss the specific charges and what the bond premium will be. Payment plans and collateral arrangements are available.
Why Families Call Chad Conley
Over 20 years posting bonds on Three Strikes cases in Southern California
Understands how prior strike history affects bail amounts
Available 24/7 — including nights, weekends, and holidays
Works directly with families — no call centers
Handles the most complex multi-count, multi-enhancement cases
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a strike in California?
Serious felonies (PC 1192.7) and violent felonies (PC 667.5) count as strikes. Common strikes include murder, attempted murder, robbery, rape, kidnapping, arson, and assault with a deadly weapon.
Can a Three Strikes case be resolved without a life sentence?
Yes. Under People v. Romero, judges have discretion to dismiss prior strikes in the interest of justice. This is a key part of defense strategy in Three Strikes cases. Chad's job is to get your loved one out while the case is fought.
How does a prior strike affect bail?
Judges consider prior strike history when setting bail at arraignment. A defendant with two prior strikes facing a new serious felony may see bail set significantly above the schedule amount.
Need to Post a Bond Right Now?
Chad Conley is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call now and he will walk you through exactly what it costs and how fast he can get your loved one out.