Bail Bonds for PC 459 — Residential Burglary
PC 459 first-degree residential burglary is a strike offense with a $50,000 bail at booking. We post bail 24/7 at all Southern California jails. Call 855-BAD-CHAD the moment someone is arrested.
What Is PC 459 — Residential Burglary?
California Penal Code 459 defines burglary as entering any structure with the intent to commit theft or any felony inside. First-degree burglary — the more serious charge — applies specifically to inhabited dwellings: houses, apartments, condos, hotel rooms, or any place where someone lives. It does not matter whether anyone was home at the time of entry, and it does not require that the theft or felony was actually completed — the intent at the time of entry is what matters. First-degree residential burglary is always a felony and is a strike offense under California's Three Strikes Law. Bail is set at $50,000 at booking.
Elements of the Charge
- Entry into an inhabited dwelling (house, apartment, hotel room)
- With the intent to commit theft or any felony inside
- Does not require completion of the theft or felony
- Does not require forced entry
PC 459 Bail Amounts in Southern California
| Scenario | Bail Amount |
|---|---|
| First-degree residential burglary, first offense | $50,000 |
| Burglary while someone was home (inhabited) | $50,000 – $100,000 |
| Prior strike conviction on record | $100,000+ |
| Burglary with weapon present | $75,000 – $150,000 |
| Second-degree burglary (commercial) | $20,000 – $35,000 |
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.
First-Degree vs. Second-Degree Burglary
First-degree burglary (residential) is always a felony and a strike offense. Second-degree burglary (commercial — stores, offices, warehouses) can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor (wobbler) and is not a strike offense. If someone is arrested for burglary of a home or apartment, they are almost certainly facing first-degree charges with a $50,000 bail. Commercial burglary carries a lower bail of $20,000–$35,000 depending on the county.
PC 459 Arraignment — Post Bail Before the Hearing
Residential burglary is treated seriously by prosecutors and judges — especially if the home was occupied at the time. At arraignment, prosecutors may argue for higher bail based on prior convictions, the circumstances of the entry, or the value of property taken. Posting bail before arraignment locks in the $50,000 booking bail. We post bail at all Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange County jails 24/7.
How to Post Bail on a PC 459 Charge
Call 855-BAD-CHAD Immediately
Call us the moment someone is arrested for PC 459. 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, 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 459? Call Us Now.
We post bail for residential burglary charges at all Southern California jails 24/7. Call before arraignment to lock in the booking bail.
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