DUI

DUI is one of the most common reasons for arrest. People who find themselves in the position of having been arrested for driving under the influence, are not who people would first think of when the word criminal comes to mind.  Unfortunately, even on a first offense, when someone is pulled over for DUI, they will go to jail.
For DUI suspects placed in jail, their first priority is usually getting out.  Rapid Release Bail Bonds has bail bondmen available 24 hours a day to assist you in getting your friend or loved one released in the shortest possible time.  We know that these times are very stressful.  
Usually, for a first time drunk driving offense, a bail bondsman will not be necessary.  The jail will usually hold the arestee for about 8 hours and then release them on their Own Recognizance (O.R.) or on citation (cite out).  However, a bail bond may become necessary if any of the following have occured:

• Prior DUI arrests or prior citations relating to drunk driving.
• An accident occured (even if you were the only one involved)
• The driver is under 21 years old.
• There was a minor passenger in the car.

If you do need a bail bond, we can get you through the process quickly!
The bail amount can be increased from the indicated amount in the bail schedule based on the severity of the incident.  However,  bail amount range can be from $15,000 for a basic DUI to $100,000 for felony DUI. Other circumstances may also substantially increase the bail amount as well. 
DUI is also known as DWI, "driving under the influence", "driving while intoxicated", "wet and reckless" or "502". There was a time when drinking and driving was penalized with a nominal fine. Now, a DUI charge is much more serious. Laws punish offenders for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs. Implementing tougher DUI laws has contributed significantly to decreases in drinking and driving crashes. It has also increased the number of arrestees.