Following the California Supreme Court's landmark In re Humphrey decision, trial courts are constitutionally prohibited from imposing unaffordable monetary bail that results in pretrial detention without clear and convincing evidence.

1. Lifting Penal Code § 1275 Holds

When prosecutors allege bail money originates from felonious activity, the defense must file a PC 1275 declaration providing clear tracing of legitimate funds, including tax returns, bank records, and certified asset liens.