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Think Before You Post on Social Media

Social media has aided the police in making arrests. Do not put yourself in a position to be one of these people. You could post something where you think, “I can’t get in trouble for posting this.” You could have posted a photo of you staring at a breathtaking view, but to get to that […]

What Happens if You Fail to Pay Your Child Support

The consequences of failing to make your court-mandated child support payments run deep. The matter is taken very seriously. Consequences include: • Arrest • Fines • Being in contempt of court • Denial of tax refunds • Wage garnishment – When the court orders your employer to withhold a certain amount of your paycheck and […]

If You Are Unfamiliar with DUI Checkpoints, This is What you Should Know

There is no doubt that St. Patrick’s Day has become a drinking holiday. This year, it falls on a Friday, which is an added plus for almost everyone who celebrates. No work the next day! This means people are more likely to stay at the bar until closing and consume an extra drink or two. […]

How Juvenile and Adult Criminal Proceedings Differ

A parent whose child is arrested should know that juvenile court proceedings are not the same as adult proceedings. Proceedings are less severe in that less people are involved, they are shorter, they involves less harsh consequences, and they ensure that the record is sealed once the juvenile turns 18. This is all done in […]

Can I Still be Charged for a Crime 10 Years Later?

If you committed some sort of illegal action some years ago, and continue to think about how you got away with it. If you worry that it is going to come back and haunt you one day, you should learn what ‘statute of limitations’ means. A statute of limitations refers to the time within which […]

Be the Superhero You Always Wanted To Be

At some point in our lives, we have all imagined what it would be like to be a real life superhero and what powers we would have. You know what? It is not all make-believe. You can rescue someone you love by bailing them out of jail. You have the power to get them out […]

Yes, Your Tax Return can be Used Towards Bail

At Carls Bail Bonds, we are often asked if tax return money can be applied towards bail bond payments and the answer is always yes. Once the return is successfully transferred into your bank account, it is 100% your money and up to you to decide what you want to do with it. This means […]

Pay Your Tickets Before You Pay with Your Time and Freedom

If you think that you can get away without paying for your parking tickets, think again. The longer you put off paying your parking tickets, the more likely the police are going to issue a warrant for your arrest. If you keep piling on those unpaid tickets, that warrant is going to come for you […]

Consider Using Tax Returns for Bail

Wise spending and budgeting is an excellent quality to have because every now and then, there are purchases or payments that need to be made that a person was never financially prepared for. One example is when a person suddenly learns they need to pay for their sibling’s bail. Now, we at Carls Bail Bonds […]

What’s a Governor’s Pardon?

There are multiple ways a convict can attempt to get their name cleared if they believe they were wrongly accused or have showed excellent behavior since the crime and want a second chance. Depending on the circumstances, the convict can have their record sealed, expunged, or receive a governor’s pardon. Sealing a record means that […]

Your Tax Return is Your Money – You can Use it Toward Bail

When a person is arrested and eligible to post bail, they can do so by paying 100% cash directly to the court, or they can hire Carls Bail Bonds and use a bail bond that costs only 10% of the full bail amount. Paying 90% less is an incredibly attractive offer, but there is more […]

Learn to Act – It Helps in Court

If you thought being sent to the principal’s office in middle school was intimidating, imagine your first court day. Prosecution is trying to pin a crime on you and your lawyer is trying to prove your innocence. The judge and the jury are trying to decide which side they believe based on what they hear. […]

How Breaking Up and Getting Arrested are Actually Alike

Getting past your arrest for committing a crime is much like getting over a breakup in some ways. Leaving your arrest in your past and finally not dwelling on it will take time. It is easier for some people to forget, harder for others. Some people can move on and bounce back quickly, while others […]

If You Think You Were Wrongfully Arrested

In general, the public has less authority than the police. However, police authority can only go so far. They have certain boundaries and restrictions they must work within. In the instance that they make an arrest beyond the scope of their powers, they have made a false arrest and can get in trouble for it. […]

Here is Why You Should Not Get Upset if You Are Getting Arrested

Depending on the scope of the situation, the police can arrest a person, or multiple persons, for a crime, and release them later on without charging them. It can be because they are found innocent or there is not enough evidence to keep them locked up. No matter who is getting arrested, including those who […]

CA May Become the First Sanctuary State

California is one step closer to becoming America’s first “sanctuary state.” The country already has 300+ sanctuary cities that vow to protect undocumented immigrants from deportation and help them find security. California’s senate advanced bills that would create a statewide sanctuary for undocumented immigrants. It is estimated that some 2.3 million illegal immigrants live in […]

Mandatory Reporting Requirements

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 […]

About Mandatory Reporting Requirements – What is and isn’t the Law

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 […]