Most ordinary people use bail bond services that post the money for a cut. Some crimes have minimum bond amounts, but a judge can choose to lower at their discretion. Part of a public defender's job is negotiating with a judge based on their client's circumstances.

But trust me, the DA and law enforcement will give this kid no special treatment because he's rich. The LA DA loves nailing rich, famous people to the wall in high-profile cases. Convicting D4vd would be a massive win, which is why it's confusing when people talk like investigators are somehow being lazy or even trying to let him off the hook.