Wyoming Misdemeanor Bail Bonds

Misdemeanor Bail Bonds Across Wyoming

Misdemeanor charges represent the majority of arrests in Wyoming. They range from minor traffic offenses and disorderly conduct to first-offense DUI, simple assault, shoplifting, and a wide variety of other charges. The distinguishing feature of a misdemeanor, as opposed to a felony, is the maximum potential penalty. Misdemeanors generally carry a sentence of less than one year, and bail amounts are usually lower as a result.

The lower bail amounts associated with misdemeanors make the bonding process straightforward and the premium relatively modest. Yet many families still choose not to post bail for a misdemeanor arrest, often because they do not know the process or assume the person will be released on their own. That assumption is not always correct. We post misdemeanor bonds quickly and efficiently at every Wyoming county jail.

Why Post Bail for a Misdemeanor?

It is easy to assume that a misdemeanor arrest is no big deal and that the person will be out quickly on their own recognizance. In reality, many misdemeanor defendants are held for 24 hours or more before they see a judge. In some Wyoming counties, particularly smaller and more rural ones, the wait for a first appearance can stretch considerably longer over weekends and holidays when court is not in session.

A single night in a Wyoming county jail means a missed shift at work, missed childcare responsibilities, and the kind of stress and disruption that ripples through a family. The cost of posting bail for a misdemeanor is usually far less than the cost of the disruption caused by waiting in custody. We can have someone out the same night in most cases.

Misdemeanor Classes in Wyoming

Wyoming organizes misdemeanor offenses into two main classes. Class A misdemeanors are the more serious, carrying potential jail time of up to one year and fines up to $1,000. Class B misdemeanors carry up to six months and fines up to $750. Bail for misdemeanor charges is typically set according to a standard schedule at the jail without requiring a separate hearing, which means the bonding process can begin almost immediately after booking.

• Common Class A misdemeanors: first-offense DUI, simple assault, domestic battery, theft under $1,000, marijuana possession above personal use amounts
• Common Class B misdemeanors: minor in possession of alcohol, disorderly conduct, public intoxication, certain traffic offenses, trespassing
• Bail for Class A misdemeanors typically ranges from $500 to $2,500
• Bail for Class B misdemeanors is often in the $250 to $1,000 range

Misdemeanor Bail Bond Cost

Wyoming law sets the bail bond premium at 10% of the bail amount for all charges including misdemeanors. On a $1,000 misdemeanor bail, the premium is $100. We require 50% down to get started. For low bail amounts, the down payment is often quite small and the entire process can be completed quickly over the phone. Use our bail calculator to see the numbers for your specific situation before you call.

Getting Out the Same Night

For most misdemeanor arrests in Wyoming, there is no reason for the defendant to spend the night in custody. Bail is set at booking using the standard schedule, we post the bond, and the jail processes the release. From the time you call us to the time your loved one walks out, the entire process often takes less than two to three hours. Call us immediately after a misdemeanor arrest and we will get the process started right away.

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