Category Archives: Carls Bail Bonds

New Driving Laws in California – 2017 Edition

There are a couple of new driving laws you are going to want to know about if you are a Californian. They involve cell phone use and are very closely related to the existing laws. The old laws had a loophole where drivers would hold their cell phone in their hand while driving because they […]

Research First. Decide Second.

Hiring a bail bond company to help get your loved one out of jail is not a decision you make on the fly. It is true that you want to choose someone sooner, rather than later, so your loved one can post bail faster. However, you want to do some research into multiple bail bond […]

Picture This

Picture your warm, comforting home. Now picture jail. It is likely you are thinking along the lines of cold, dingy, dirty, cement cells and an overall, unpleasant experience. If you were arrested, wouldn’t you rather bail out of jail and return home, than live in jail during your entire trial? Now think about how your […]

Carls Bail Bonds – Always There

Not everyone is built the same, and we know that some people have a harder time getting their life together than others. Some stay a troublemaker, while others mature and grow out of it. Whatever is going on in these peoples’ lives, they always have Carls Bail Bonds on their side, as well as a […]

DUI Checkpoint Happenings

If you are driving at night and you come upon a section of a street that is coned off, has extra lights, and more police officers than normal, and they are not responding to a situation, it is likely a DUI Checkpoint. Unless you are actually driving while intoxicated at the moment you will not […]

Make Better Choices This Year

Every New Year Resolutions list should include the following: • Make better choices for yourself. • Be a better friend or family member to your loved ones. • Provide unconditional support to those loved ones at all times, no matter what. There is always room for improvement within ourselves. You never know what events are […]

When Things Do Not Go Perfectly Right

Tell yourself that 2017 will be the year that everything goes right, and commit to this statement as much as possible. Everyone knows that some things will go a little wrong every now and then, and that is okay. After all, life is not perfect. The little wrongs are easy to fix, but the bigger […]

Are You Sure You Want to Post That Online?

Employers are not the only people you should be worried about when you think, “I shouldn’t post that on social media.” These days, friends, family, police officers, activists groups, and even the general public need to be taken into consideration. Everyone is on social media and you never know whose hands your content can end […]

Bail First, Lecture Later

Mad, scared, worried, stressed – these are feelings that you face when you learn a loved one of yours has been arrested. Think about what your loved one is feeling, and what they are going through. They have it so much worse than you. What they need most right now is for you to support […]

So What if You Have a Criminal Record?

Having a criminal record is not exactly a good thing, however, having a criminal record is not the worst thing ever. Though it may be a little weight to carry, your criminal record will not ruin your life. Have you ever considered that someone you know, whether your neighbor, coworker, or your child’s friend’s parent, […]

New Laws For 2017

Every January 1st, a whole bunch of new laws go into effect in California. The new laws this year include the following: • Minimum wage: any business that employs 26 or more people will be raising their minimum wages to $10.50, up $0.50 per hour. By 2022, it will be $15. • Gun laws: anyone […]

Did You Know: The Police Need a Warrant to Search Your Cell Phone?

In the broadest answer as to whether the police need a warrant to search your cell phone in California, the answer is yes, they need a warrant unless you give your consent. Technically, the police cannot even look at the screen without a warrant, even if they press the button to turn it off. Cell […]

No Matter How Old You Are, Your Parents Will Still Be “Parent-y”

You know all those times growing up you wished your parents would stop being so “parent-y” and just let you go out and do your own thing? You know they are like that for a reason. They are your parents. It is their instinct to always protect and look after you, no matter how old […]

When Search Warrants Are and Are Not Warranted

If you are out on bail, you will have a better time prepping for court, both in your appearance and also in your case. Sometimes the police do not need a warrant, other times, they do. On those other times, the police will want to conduct the search, but not bring a warrant with them […]

How to Appear and Conduct in Court

• Arrive to your court hearing a few minutes early. • Dress appropriately, like you are going for an interview. Avoid flashy jewelry and distracting, revealing, and unkempt clothing items. • Remove hats and sunglasses. • Do not chew gum. • Sit and stand straight. • Speak only when you are asked. • Answer only […]

“New Year, New Me”

“New Year, New Me.” This is an all too familiar phrase around this time of year. It is cliché, but face it, it is still very applicable and could not be worded any better. There is never a time you should not focus on yourself, and work on making yourself a better person every day. […]

Get the Best with Visalia Bail Bonds

You get more than you pay for when you use Visalia Bail Bonds to help bail your loved one out of jail. Visalia Bail Bonds charges 10% of the full bail amount where other companies will charge more and give you less quality service. Here is what to expect with Visalia Bail Bonds: • Free […]

What Makes Los Angeles Bail Bonds the Best?

What makes Los Angeles Bail Bonds the best bail bond company in California, is their foundation and mission. This is a 30 year old family founded, owned, and operated company built on family values. Each client is treated like a member of the family. They are given immediate, undivided attention, genuine concern care, and quick, […]