[Mr. K]

yes he only had to cough up $200,000- but if he fled he was responsible for the whole $2mil. (or one PO’d bondsman is)

[jdub]

yes he only had to cough up $200,000- but if he fled he was responsible for the whole $2mil.

Are you sure about that? Assuming CA doesn't have some screwy bond laws, you can put up the amount of the bond yourself (full amount), and get it all back upon appearing, or you can pay a bondsman 10% to be liable in case you don't appear. However if you pay the bondsman, you are out your 10% regardless of the outcome of your case.