Bail Bonds for PC 422 — Criminal Threats
PC 422 criminal threats is a strike offense under California's Three Strikes Law — bail is set at $50,000 at booking. We post bail 24/7 at all Southern California jails. Call 855-BAD-CHAD the moment someone is arrested.
What Is PC 422 — Criminal Threats?
California Penal Code 422 makes it a crime to willfully threaten to commit a crime that will result in death or great bodily injury to another person, with the intent that the statement be taken as a threat, and where the threat causes the victim to be in sustained fear for their safety or the safety of their family. PC 422 can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony — but when charged as a felony, it is classified as a 'strike' offense under California's Three Strikes Law. This means a prior PC 422 conviction doubles the sentence on any future felony, and two prior strikes can result in a mandatory 25-years-to-life sentence. Because of this, bail is set at a minimum of $50,000 for felony criminal threats.
Elements of the Charge
- Willful threat to commit a crime causing death or great bodily injury
- Intent that the statement be taken as a threat
- Threat was specific, unconditional, immediate, and unequivocal
- Victim was in sustained fear for their safety
PC 422 Bail Amounts in Southern California
| Scenario | Bail Amount |
|---|---|
| Felony PC 422, first offense | $50,000 |
| PC 422 with prior strike conviction | $100,000+ |
| PC 422 combined with domestic violence charges | $50,000 – $100,000 |
| PC 422 with weapon present during threat | $75,000 – $100,000 |
Bail amounts are set by the county bail schedule and may be modified by a judge at arraignment. The bail bond premium is 10% of the total bail amount.
Your cost for a bail bond on a $50,000 bail is $5,000.
PC 422 Is a Strike Offense — What That Means
A felony PC 422 conviction counts as a 'strike' under California's Three Strikes Law (PC 667). This has serious long-term consequences: any future felony conviction will carry double the normal sentence, and a third strike can result in 25 years to life in prison. Because of this, prosecutors treat PC 422 cases aggressively and judges are less likely to grant OR (own recognizance) release. Posting bail quickly — before arraignment — gives your loved one the best chance to work with an attorney and build a defense before the case proceeds.
PC 422 Arraignment — Act Before Bail Is Raised
At arraignment, prosecutors in PC 422 cases routinely argue for bail increases — especially if the defendant has prior convictions, the threat involved a weapon, or the alleged victim is present. Posting bail before arraignment locks in the $50,000 booking bail before the judge has a chance to raise it. We post bail at all Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange County jails 24/7.
How to Post Bail on a PC 422 Charge
Call 855-BAD-CHAD Immediately
Call us the moment someone is arrested for PC 422. We'll look up the booking, confirm the $50,000 bail, and start the process right away.
We Verify the Booking & Bail
We search the county inmate database, confirm the exact bail amount, and walk you through payment options including payment plans.
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 422? Call Us Now.
We post bail for criminal threats charges at all Southern California jails 24/7. Call before arraignment to lock in the $50,000 booking bail.
Call 855-BAD-CHADHablamos Español — (909) 657-6030