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 […]
Tag Archives: visalia bail bondsman
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Mar
Mar
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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. […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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. […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
07
Feb
Feb
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 […]
07
Feb
Feb
$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 […]
07
Feb
Feb
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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Feb
Feb
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 […]