Bail Bonds for VC 23153 — Felony DUI Causing Injury
VC 23153 felony DUI causing injury carries a $100,000 bail — 20 times higher than a standard first-offense DUI. We post bail 24/7 at all Southern California jails. Call 855-BAD-CHAD the moment someone is arrested.
What Is VC 23153 — Felony DUI Causing Injury?
California Vehicle Code 23153 makes it a felony to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs and, while doing so, commit any act forbidden by law or neglect any duty imposed by law that causes bodily injury to another person. The key difference from a standard DUI (VC 23152) is that someone other than the driver was injured. The injury does not need to be severe — even minor injuries to a passenger, pedestrian, or occupant of another vehicle can trigger VC 23153 charges. Bail is set at $100,000 at booking — compared to $5,000 for a standard first-offense DUI. If the injuries are severe or multiple people were hurt, bail can be significantly higher.
Elements of the Charge
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Committing an unlawful act or neglecting a legal duty while driving
- That act or neglect causes bodily injury to another person
- The injured person is someone other than the driver
VC 23153 Bail Amounts vs. Standard DUI
| Scenario | Bail Amount |
|---|---|
| VC 23153 felony DUI causing injury, first offense | $100,000 |
| VC 23153 with great bodily injury (GBI) enhancement | $100,000 – $250,000 |
| VC 23153 with prior DUI convictions | $100,000+ |
| VC 23153 with multiple injured victims | $250,000+ |
| DUI vehicular manslaughter (PC 191.5) | $100,000 – $1,000,000 |
Standard misdemeanor DUI charges (VC 23152) are not covered here. Bail amounts shown are for VC 23153 — DUI causing injury or death, a felony. Set by county bail schedule; may be modified at arraignment.
Your cost for a bail bond on a $100,000 bail is $10,000.
Felony DUI vs. Misdemeanor DUI — What Changes
A standard first-offense DUI (VC 23152) is a misdemeanor with a $5,000 bail. The moment someone is injured, the charge escalates to VC 23153 — a felony — and bail jumps to $100,000. The penalties also increase dramatically: felony DUI carries up to 3 years in state prison (more with enhancements), a formal felony probation, and a longer license suspension. If the injuries are severe or someone dies, the charge can escalate further to vehicular manslaughter (PC 191.5) or even second-degree murder (PC 187) under California's Watson murder doctrine for repeat DUI offenders.
VC 23153 Arraignment — Post Bail Before the Hearing
Felony DUI cases move quickly. Prosecutors will have the police report, blood alcohol results, and injury documentation ready for arraignment. They will argue for bail to remain high — or be raised — especially if the injuries are serious or the defendant has prior DUI convictions. Posting bail before arraignment locks in the $100,000 booking bail. We post bail at all Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange County jails 24/7.
How to Post Bail on a VC 23153 Charge
Call 855-BAD-CHAD Immediately
Call us the moment someone is arrested for VC 23153. We'll look up the booking, confirm the $100,000 bail, and start the process right away.
We Verify the Booking & Bail
We search the county inmate database, confirm the exact bail amount including any injury enhancements, 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 DUI attorney as a free person before their court date.
Arrested for VC 23153? Call Us Now.
We post bail for felony DUI causing injury charges at all Southern California jails 24/7. Your cost is $10,000 on a $100,000 bail.
Call 855-BAD-CHADHablamos Español — (909) 657-6030