In California, as well as in many other states, a person is not legally obligated to report a crime if they witness one. It is a Good Samaritan act to do so, but it is not required. They also would not get in trouble for not intervening in the crime they are witnessing. However, if […]
Category Archives: Carls Bail Bonds
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Generally, a person is not required to report a crime if they witness one occurring, nor are they required to intervene to try and stop it. There is no law forcing any one to be a Good Samaritan because it could be very dangerous to get involved. However, there are some exceptions to this. Certain […]
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Unfortunately, California jails are overcrowded with convicts serving short sentences and recently arrested individuals who cannot post bail. Do not let your loved one be one of those people sitting in jail with other potentially dangerous and intimidating strangers. Help them post bail. Visalia Bail Bonds will help you do just that. 24/7 statewide availability […]
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Bail bond services, it is in our name. Carls Bail Bonds has another helpful service that you may not know about, and that is conducting free, anonymous warrant searches. If you have reason to believe that you, or a loved one, may be wanted by the police, you can ask Carls Bail Bonds to check […]
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Usually, getting arrested is no laughing matter, but maybe one day it will be both a laughing matter and a “are you serious?” matter. We are talking about a wild case where a person is arrested for committing the most outrageous, silly crimes in California. These crimes come from laws that really leave us scratching […]
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$1,000. That is the low end of the average cost of what a first time DUI can cost you in California. Knowing this, wouldn’t you rather pay $20 for a Lyft or Uber home from the bar? Let’s break that figure down. Insurance – This is the highest DUI related cost. Insurance will go up […]
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January has passed and it is time we check in on those New Year Resolutions of yours. How do you think you are doing? We know you are trying to kick your bad habits while also helping your loved ones get rid of theirs. Are you making progress, achieving success, or facing mishaps? It is […]
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Though there is no formal legal definition of a “sanctuary city,” the United States is made up of about 300 cities, towns, and counties that call themselves one. These sanctuary cities call themselves so because they have vowed to protect undocumented immigrants from deportation. They do this by not questioning a person’s immigraion status, by […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]