The Defense Arsenal
← All California charges
FelonyCalifornia · Penal Code § 1320.5

Failure to Appear (Bail)

Missing court on purpose after bailing out on a felony.

Serious crime. Can mean state prison.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You were out on bail in a felony case
  2. 2You missed court on purpose

Possible punishment

16 months, 2, or 3 years.