Felony Committed While Out On Bail or Released On Your Own Recognizance
A defendant who is released on bail or on his or her own recognizance will face serious additional punishment if it is proven that he committed a new offense while his first case is still pending.
Section 12022.1 provides that a defendant who commits a crime while released pending another criminal matter “shall be subject to a penalty enhancement of an additional two years in state prison which shall be served consecutive to any other term imposed by the court.” Furthermore, this section states that the enhancement can be added to the second offense or the first offense.
Either way, if convicted, the defendant is looking at serving another two years on top of whatever sentence he or she would have to serve for the specific offense allegedly committed.
If you are a loved one is facing a “crime bail crime” allegation you should immediately hire an experienced law firm because the attorney will know of this enhancement and fight to negotiate around it. If the defendant did not commit the alleged criminal offense, then an experienced California criminal defense attorney knows how to take the cases to trial and fight for your rights.
Hiring an experienced criminal defense law firm can greatly increase your chances of ensuring you receive the lowest possible sentence. The attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have been helping people for over 30 years and know the benefits of asserting every defendant’s Constitutional rights.
Please feel free to contact Wallin & Klarich to discuss your case. You can reach us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 888-280-6839 or go to our website at wklaw.com for more information.
