Vehicle Code 20001 — Hit and Run With Injury

VC 20001 Bail Bonds — Hit and Run With Injury

Felony hit and run carries serious bail and consequences. Chad Conley posts bail 24/7 across Southern California.

Typical Bail:$25,000 – $50,000

What Is Vehicle Code 20001?

VC 20001 makes it a felony to leave the scene of an accident when someone has been injured or killed, without stopping to provide identification and render reasonable assistance. Unlike VC 20002 (misdemeanor hit and run involving only property damage), VC 20001 requires that a person was injured or killed. Prosecutors pursue these cases aggressively, and the charge carries a sentence of up to 4 years in state prison.

Elements of the Charge

You were involved in a vehicle accident
Another person was injured or killed as a result of the accident
You knew or should have known that someone was injured
You willfully failed to stop and provide identification or render assistance

Typical Bail Amounts for VC 20001

Charge / Scenario	Typical Bail
Hit and run with injury (no death)	$25,000
Hit and run with serious injury	$35,000–$50,000
Hit and run causing death	$100,000+
Combined with DUI (VC 23153)	Stacked — $75,000+

Bail is set by county schedule and can be modified at arraignment. The severity of injuries significantly affects bail.

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. On a $25,000 bail, your cost is $2,500. Chad offers payment plans.

What the Family Needs to Know

Hit and run with injury cases move quickly and prosecutors pursue them seriously. Getting your loved one out before arraignment gives them time to work with a defense attorney to understand the evidence and explore all available options.

Cosigning a VC 20001 Bond

Hit and run with injury carries moderate to high bail. Here's what cosigning means:

What Cosigning Means

You guarantee the defendant appears at all court dates
If they fail to appear, you are responsible for the full bail amount
Collateral may be required on larger bail amounts
The premium is non-refundable once the defendant is released

Why Families Choose Chad Conley

24/7 Availability

Chad answers his phone nights, weekends, and holidays.

Four-County Coverage

Chad posts bail in LA, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties.

Payment Plans

Chad works with families on down payments and extended payment plans.

Experience With Traffic Felonies

Chad posts bail on vehicle code felonies regularly and knows how to move quickly.

What Happens at Arraignment

At arraignment, the judge reviews the charges and bail. For VC 20001, the severity of the victim's injuries will influence bail conditions. Being out before arraignment gives the defendant and their attorney time to prepare.

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Related Resources

VC 23153 — DUI Causing Injury

Often charged alongside hit and run when alcohol is involved.

VC 23152 — Standard DUI

DUI without injury — lower bail and sentencing.

After Bail — What Comes Next

What to expect after your loved one is released.

Payment Plans

Flexible options for any bail amount.

The bond is just the start. Chad stays with you.

Price matters. But a lot of bail companies are salespeople sitting at a desk. They sell you the bond on the phone that night, and after that you get passed from department to department. With Chad, the same person who writes your bond is the one who picks up when something comes up.

Missed a court date?

Call Chad right away. We help you get back on the court calendar and get it fixed before it gets worse.

Bail raised, or charges added?

We explain what happened and handle the change to the bond.

A new case, or an old one just now filed?

Sometimes charges show up for something from before. We work through it with you.

Questions about your payments?

You talk to us, not a collections department.

A real example (name changed)

Fred missed his court date, and he still owed a balance. Chad helped him anyway. He stayed up late with him and put together the paperwork to ask the court to reinstate his bond. On the way to court, Fred's car broke down and got towed, with the paperwork inside. So Chad did it all over again, and Fred came by the office to pick up a new set.

You could roll the dice on whoever quotes the cheapest bond on the phone. Or you could have a bondsman who picks up when it really matters.

Call Chad: 855⁠-⁠BAD⁠-⁠CHAD