Felony Charges and Bail in Nevada
Nevada categorizes felonies into five different levels, each carrying varying bail amounts and legal consequences. Knowing the category of your charge can help you prepare for the bail process.
Felony Categories and Bail Amounts
โ๏ธ Category A Felonies: Serious crimes like murder and sexual assault, with bail typically set between $50,000 and $1,000,000.
๐ฃ Category B Felonies: Charges such as robbery, voluntary manslaughter, and drug trafficking. Bail usually ranges from $10,000 to $100,000.
๐ง Category C Felonies: Battery with substantial bodily harm and possession of stolen property. Bail is generally set between $5,000 and $25,000.
๐ผ Category D Felonies: Theft between $1,200 and $5,000 or stalking. Bail typically ranges from $2,500 to $15,000.
๐งพ Category E Felonies: Lesser offenses like possession of controlled substances, with bail set between $1,000 and $10,000.
Factors Affecting Bail
โ๏ธ Crime severity and public safety risk.
โ๏ธ Criminal history of the defendant.
โ๏ธ Community ties (employment, family, etc.).
โ๏ธ Flight risk and risk of re-offense.