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Let’s Talk About Sanctuary Cities

The Trump Presidency has brought fear to undocumented immigrants now more than ever. With such debate, many cities in the U.S. have vowed to protect its immigrants, and these cities have declared themselves “sanctuary cities.” Sanctuary cities include: San Francisco, Chicago, Seattle, and New York. An unofficial count identifies approximately 300 U.S. cities, towns, and […]

Fun Facts Are Your Crime Warnings

It’s Fun Facts time! Well, these may be fun facts, but truth-be-told, it might not always be fun, especially when we tell you that these fun facts are all laws that you have probably broken before, and didn’t even know. • If you still receive mail addressed to the tenant who lived in your apartment […]

Crimes, Defined

The criminal justice system categorizes crimes into one of three groups: infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. Each category involves a different set of justice system procedures and possible consequences for the accused. If you are worried that the law might eventually catch up to you or a loved one, you can prepare yourself by learning the […]

A Valentine’s Day to Remember

Valentine’s Day is just a couple weeks away and you cannot wait for the happiness and love that fills the air, even if it is cheesy. However, there is a problem. Your loved one is in jail and Valentine’s Day is the last thing on their mind. Your loved one is facing a difficult time, […]

How Can I Lower Bail?

Bail is money owed to court in order for a defendant to be released from jail. The amount owed depends on the crime that the defendant is being accused of, any prior criminal record that he or she has, and their financial ability to pay for bail. Bail is set considerably high to encourage the […]

What Happens If I Bail Someone Out of Jail and They Do Not Show Up for Court?

You definitely do not want that to happen. If you pay for someone’s bail bond and they do not show up for court, you will feel consequences. You will have to pay off the bail, more than you would have paid if they showed up for court, and the collateral you pledged will need to […]

What to Do When Your Loved One Is Arrested

If a loved one of yours is ever arrested, they are going to need you now more than ever. This is the time you need to be the confident best friend, or family member, you can be. Your loved one is going through a very tough time. What can you do? • Offer advice and […]

Fact: Carls Bail Bonds Is On Your Side

We will get right to the point, if you, or a loved one, are ever arrested and thrown into any California jail, Carls Bail Bonds can help you. We minimize the stress, cost, time, headaches, and confusion that you have to deal with. What you will need to focus on is yourself, and how you […]

Bail – Your Gift To Your Valentine This Year

If you truly love your loved one, you will do everything you can to help them bail out of jail. Valentine’s Day is approaching and perhaps this can be a way to express your love for them. Just imagine what runs through your loved one’s mind as they are sitting in jail. If you do […]

Bail Bonds over Cash Bail – Here Is Why

Bail bonds are an alternative method to posting cash bail. Cash bail can be in the tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. The full amount must be paid in order for the defendant to be released. Bail bonds, on the other hand, offer more flexibility and breathing room. • A professional bail agent facilitates […]

Can Defendants Travel While Out On Bail?

One of the more common concerns with bail bond release terms is whether or not the defendant is allowed to travel while out on bail. The answer can vary from defendant to defendant, and depends on the situation. Here are some examples: Jane, out on bail, has no travel restrictions. This means she is allowed […]

The Right to Post Bail

You have the right to remain silent. This is the first clause of the Miranda Rights, a set of rights the police must read aloud to anyone they arrest. You have the right to an attorney. This is the second clause of the Miranda Rights. The purpose of the Miranda Rights is to ensure that […]

Mini Celebrations: Relief for an Arrest Situation

Breaking up a long, stressful situation with small celebrations can be very helpful in alleviating pain and the stress, but the celebrations should only go so far. Say your loved one has been arrested, just think about how long it is going to be until this whole thing blows over. Think about the stress and […]

As Best Friend, Help Post Bail

You are at that point in your life now where we no longer want to be the type of best friend who gets into trouble with the other so you can sit together in jail. That was the adolescent you. Now, you should strive to be the type of best friend who is willing to […]

Out on Bail, Will More Likely Appear For Court

Did you know that a person who is out on bail is more likely to show up for their court dates? One of the biggest reasons this is true is that their current release could not have happened if it were not for the bail bond co-signer and/ or anyone who pledged collateral. If the […]

No Valentine in Jail

Valentine’s Day is approaching. This is a day filled with extra love, not just for significant others, but also for families and friends. Everyone has someone they can say “I love you” to, and in turn, everyone deserves to hear it from another person. If you have a loved one in jail, bail them out […]

Carls Bail Bonds Can Check If You Are a Wanted Criminal

Did you know that besides issuing bail bonds to defendants who are already in jail, Carls Bail Bonds can also conduct free, anonymous warrant searches for individuals who are not under arrest? If you are wondering if there is a warrant out for your arrest, or for a loved one of yours, you can ask […]

Why Carls Bail Bonds?

Carls Bail Bonds is a 30 year old California bail bond company. What we do at Carls Bail Bonds is work with families and friends of jailed defendants, those who were recently arrested and have yet to stand trial. Together, we bail those loved ones out of jail using bail bonds that are much more […]