Penal Code 647
Penal Code 647 has a variety of subcategories and related categories for which a person can be arrested. All of these related categories are misdemeanor crimes, but the bail amount for each one varies. The bail amounts are the same for each county across California, as is the type of offense.
Penal Code 647 is disorderly conduct.
Penal Code 647(a) is lewd or dissolute conduct in public places. The bail is $6,000.
Penal Code 647(b) is solicitation or engaging a prostitute. The bail is $5,000 for the first offense; $6,010 if there are two or more prior offenses, including pending offenses.
Penal Code 647(c) is accosting other persons in a public place for panhandling or begging. The bail is $5,000.
Penal Code 647(d) is loitering about any public toilet for lewd purposes. The bail is $5,000.
Penal Code 647(e) is loitering. The bail is
Penal Code 647(f) is being under the influence of drugs or alcohol in public either from a controlled substance or alcohol (if under the age of 21). The bail is $5,000 and the defendant should be held for at least six hours in jail.
Penal Code 647 B is loitering around schools, annoying pupils. The bail is $10,000.
Penal Code 647 C is the obstruction of a street, sidewalk, or other public place that is open to the public. The bail is $5,000.
Penal Code 647 D is the code for county alcohol treatment and recovery programs.
Penal Code 647 E is possession of alcoholic beverages on liquor store property.
Penal Code 647 F is solicitation of a prostitute.
Penal Code 647.6 is annoying or molesting children. The bail is $10,000.
If a defendant is arrested for any of these offenses and needs assistance paying bail, the defendant may exercise is right to consult with a bail bonding agency. The agency will pay the full amount of the bail in the form of a bond in exchange for a down payment from the defendant. Most bail bonding agencies require a ten percent down payment, though the fees may vary from one agency to another.
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