what is the charge if you jump bail
If the original charge is a misdemeanor, your bail jumping charge will be a Class A misdemeanor and punishable by an additional 9 months in jail and up to $10,000 in fines. If the original charge is a felony, your bail jumping charge will be a Class H felony. Class H felonies are punishable by up to 6 years in prison and fines up to $10,000. Keep in mind bail jumping is an additional charge. This means that the penalty for bail jumping will be added onto any sentence you face for the original charge. Also, if you are found not guilty of the original charge, the bail jumping charge is still valid. Ref: Wisconsin Statute 946.49.