What It Means and How It Works
A DUI or DWI arrest usually means mandatory booking and, in many cases, the need to post a bond before release. These arrests are taken seriously by the courts, but that does not mean the process has to be confusing.
After a DUI or DWI arrest, a judge or magistrate will set a bail amount. This bail acts as a financial guarantee that the person arrested will appear for all required court dates.
How a DUI / DWI bond works:
If the full bail amount cannot be paid directly to the court, a bail bond is often the fastest option.
- With a DUI / DWI bond:
- You pay a percentage of the total bail to a bail bond company.
- Viking Bail Bonds posts the full bail amount to the court.
- The person arrested is released from jail while the case proceeds.
- The bond fee is non-refundable, but it allows release without paying the full bail up front.
What Affects the Bond Amount?
Several factors can influence how much a DUI / DWI bond will be:
- Prior DUI or DWI convictions
- Blood alcohol level
- Whether an accident occurred
- Injuries or property damage
- Refusal to submit to testing
- Whether minors were present in the vehicle
First-time DUI arrests often have lower bonds, while repeat offenses or aggravated circumstances typically result in higher bond amounts and stricter conditions.
Common Conditions of Release
A DUI / DWI bond may come with court-ordered conditions, such as:
- No alcohol consumption
- Valid driver’s license requirements
- Ignition interlock orders
- No new law violations
- Mandatory court appearances
Violating these conditions can result in the bond being revoked and re-arrest.
How Viking Bail Bonds Can Help?
Viking Bail Bonds helps clients understand their bond options, explains the process clearly, and works quickly with local jails and courts to secure release. Our goal is to reduce stress and help families move forward while the legal process runs its course.