For any of you out there who have children, you know how crucial it is to be a solid role model for them. That means being honest, honorable, and a well-rounded family-person. Parents can’t afford to go out and drink every night, do drugs, avoid traffic violation tickets, get into arguments (that could lead to altercations), etc. Having a child means the consequences of such actions are more heartbreaking:

• Your child could grow up without you in his or her life.
• Your child, old enough to know what you had been up to, could make the serious decision to cut you out of their life.
• Your child could also begin to start trouble and end up in jail, just like you.
• Your family is no longer a family, and your home is no longer a home.

You can avoid all of this simply by looking and evaluating how you are as a parent. Mistakes happen and people do forgive, but it’s best to try and just avoid that mistake altogether!

If you need parenting help, concerned for yourself and your family, don’t be afraid to ask for help. It’s not something to be ashamed of; rather, you should be proud of yourself for asking for help and wanting to be a better parent for your child. If asking for help begins before any legal trouble, that’s excellent. But if asking for help begins from inside your jail cell, that’s okay too.

Memphis Bail Bonds is the best bail bond company in Tennessee to help you and your family get back together. Our bail bonds are affordable, and our licensed agents are quick to work.

Please don’t hesitate to call us at 615-544-0000 and we will be more than happy to give you the bail help you want!

A failure to appear in court is a serious problem for the legal system, which is why there are serious consequences attached to a failure to appear on a felony offense conviction.

The reason the court takes such a tough stance when it comes to failure to appear charges is because they know that if people realize that they simply don’t have to show up to court, they don’t have to worry about paying fines or possibly going to jail. If this were to happen society would dissolve into a world of chaos and lawlessness, something Tennessee lawmakers want to avoid.

The hope is that the consequences of a felony failure to appear conviction are harsh enough that it inspires everyone, including those facing life-altering charges, to show up for their court date.

The first thing you need to understand about failure to appear charges is that the severity of the charge depends on the charges you originally faced. You can’t be charged with felony failure to appear if the court date you missed dealt with misdemeanor charges. Felony FTA only applies to felony charges.

If you are convicted of felony failure to appear in Tennessee, you could be sentenced to up to three years in a state prison. This will be in addition to any prison time you are sentenced for the original charges.

If you’re convicted of felony failure to appear in Tennessee, you don’t have to worry about that particular conviction impacting your ability to own a gun, though other felony convictions could make it illegal for you to be a gun owner. A felony failure to appear conviction in will not negatively impact immigration consequences.

It is possible to have a felony failure to appear conviction expunged from your criminal record provided you have first successfully completed the original sentence.

In the long run, your life will be simpler if you simply make sure you attend every single one of your appointed court dates. If there’s any question about whether you have to attend a court date, check with your lawyer and bail bond agent and they will set you straight.

For a free bail consultation, call 615-544-0000 now.

Co-signing a bail bond is a huge responsibility and liability. You’re essentially assuming the consequences if the defendant does not make his or her payments, skips court, or possibly violate other terms of release that are dependent on the bail bond. We know you desperately just want to co-sign the bail bond because you’re sympathetic for your very close friend or relative, but you should really weigh certain things before signing off:

• It is the cosigner’s duty to ensure the defendant appears in court and meets all other terms and conditions.
• It is the cosigner’s duty to ensure the defendant does not violate any terms of his or her bail and release.
• The cosigner may have to pledge collateral for the bond. This is most often property, electronics, jewelry, and vehicles. The bail agency only keeps collateral if the defendant does not show in court. Otherwise, it will be returned at the conclusion.
• The cosigner should notify the bail agency of the whereabouts (if known) of the defendant if the defendant tries to flee. Otherwise, the cosigner will have consequences (such as collateral taken).
• The cosigner may request the defendant undergo certain programs and evaluations (like drug tests, mental health evaluations) before agreeing to cosign the bail bond.

Luckily, cosigners can request to have their name taken off the bail bond if he or she begins to feel uncomfortable with the defendant. Then the bail bond is retracted, and the defendant will be taken into custody. So, if the accused commits another crime, or the cosigner believes the accused will not go to court, the cosigner has the right to cut ties with the situation to ensure their own safety.

We can discuss how you might be a cosigner. We protect the rights of the accused but also of the cosigners – we are on both of your sides because we work to achieve the best possible outcome for all.

If you are in need of a bail bond for your loved one, please call Memphis Bail Bonds at 615-544-0000.

If you think your child needs more help than you are able or knowledgeable of to provide, do not hesitate to call for third party help, be it from another family member, a friend, or a professional. You want the best for your child, and you want to help them in every way possible, but sometimes, it’s just not enough to come solely from you. Don’t be ashamed and don’t think you are not a suitable parent.

It would be worse to see your child end up in serious danger and trouble than to call in another person to help educate and “rehabilitate” them, wouldn’t it? Your child needs to be as responsive and receptive to positive influence and change in order for him or her to develop a goal-oriented, successful future.

Your concern for your child is natural – it’s loving, and it shows you genuinely care. And that you made the extra effort to reach out to another person to help you, well, one day your child will truly thank you for that. You will not regret it and just know that other people are happy and willing to help.

If the kind of help you need is in the form of bail and bail bonds, you can certainly count on Memphis Bail Bonds.

Give us a call toll-free at 615-544-0000 if you need to talk about the bail process and what we can do to make this less stressful and more affordable for you.

The issue of when the police can and can’t conduct a search without a warrant has always been a sensitive issue. It’s also an important issue and one that should be explored with every single case that involves searches and evidence.

The reason it’s so important to know when the police can and can’t search without a warrant in Tennessee is because if the police conduct a search without a warrant and find incriminating evidence, there’s a chance that evidence will have to be removed from your case if the judge determines that the officers should have gotten a warrant first. In many cases, the piece of evidence is so important that once it’s removed, the prosecution’s entire case falls apart.

The first thing you need to understand is that if an item is in plain view, the police don’t need a warrant. For example, if you violate a minor traffic law and are pulled over and the police see the stolen item in your backseat, they can arrest you and they don’t need a warrant to submit the items as evidence you were involved in the burglary.
However, if the evidence is securely locked in your trunk and out of sight, things get complicated.

If you’re pulled over for something and the police discover you have a suspended license or a bench warrant, they’ll have you arrested and impound your car. Once your car is in the impound lot, it can be inspected and the evidence in your trunk will be legally discovered.

If the police don’t have justifiable grounds to search your car without a warrant. What usually happens is that the police will ask if they can search your car. Most people think that they have to answer yes, but that’s not the case, you are allowed to say no. However, if you do say yes, even if it’s reluctantly, the police can search your entire vehicle, even if they don’t have a warrant. Considering that most officers wear body cams and have cameras in their car that record the entire incident, you probably won’t be able to claim that you weren’t asked.

If you invite the police into your home and they see something in plain sight, they are allowed to use it as evidence even if they didn’t have a search warrant. Without a warrant, they aren’t allowed to go through drawers, enter closed rooms without permission, or even look under a magazine. A deeper investigation requires a search warrant.

Unless there are extreme circumstances, such as they hear sounds of an altercation or someone calling for help, Tennessee police officers are not allowed to enter your home without a search warrant or unless you’ve invited them in.

You might not know this, but when it comes to getting a bail bond in Tennessee, you don’t have to jump into the situation blind. It’s in your best interest to take your time and educate yourself about your options. The good news is that gaining this education isn’t difficult or even time-consuming. In the case of Memphis Bail Bonds, you don’t even have to wait for traditional business hours.

We understand that the average person doesn’t know much about bail, bail bonds, or how the entire system works. What little knowledge most people have comes from procedural shows and legal thriller movies. Reality is a bit different.

We’ve made it easy to educate yourself by creating free consultations. Every single person who contacts us is entitled to a free bail bonds consultation. When you seek out one of our consultations, you’ll instantly be put in touch with one of our Tennessee bail bonds experts. We urge you to ask them any question (that pertains to bail in Tennessee) that crosses your mind. You won’t believe how much information you get during the consultation.

Questions we frequently answer during a bail bond consultation include:

• How does our payment system work
• What type of collateral is needed
• How co-signers work
• How long it will take before you’re released from jail

Best of all, the consultation is completely free. Not only do we not charge you for the time, but we also won’t put any pressure on you to sign a contract with us. We understand that you have a lot on your plate right now. If you want to sign a contract right away, great! If you want to talk to a few other bail bond agencies and consider all your options, we completely understand.

Don’t worry that it is too late, too early, or just too inconvenient a time for you to talk to us. We are ready and available to talk about bail in Tennessee whenever you are. We’re open 24/7, which includes all holidays.

When you chose Memphis Bail Bonds, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible payment plans
• Simple contracts
• 24/7 service
• Phone consultations
• Online consultations
• Zero worry about hidden fees
• Zero-interest bail bond
• Fast service
• Discretion

We want you to be released from jail and reunited with your loved ones as quickly as possible.

The best way to do that is by calling 615-544-0000. Both phone and internet consultations are 100% free!

When one thing goes bad, it seems like everything goes bad. It’s like a horrible day that you think can’t get any worse, but then it does. One moment you burnt you morning toast, the next you’re sliding into the back of a cop car, or watching your loved one slide into the back seat of a cop car.

When rolling down that bad hill, you’ll probably pick up some speed. Let Memphis Bail Bonds put on the brakes on your terrible day. Once you call us, we’ll give you the time to help make sense of what happened. We can bail you out of jail, which will grant you more time to figure things out.

After you call us, you’ll be connected with one of our experienced agents who will walk you through the process. This part may be fast, but it’s quick for your benefit. If you need more time to ask questions, we will happily give it to you. Once we complete the first part of the process we’ll be able to post the bond that will release you or your loved one.

Upon being released from custody, you have plenty of time to figure out the correct toaster setting so you won’t burn any future toast. You’ll have the time to meet you’re your lawyer and fight the case from the outside. You’ll be free from the distraction and complications of being in custody.

Help yourself or loved one have that freedom by calling 615-544-0000.

There are things you can’t have in life. However you can have a lot more in live than you can in jail. While you’re in jail you can’t have your buddies over for a cold one. You can’t go out to your favorite restaurant. You can’t where your favorite socks or slippers to keep your feet warm. You may have a lot of time on your hands in jail, but you definitely won’t have your phone in your hands.

Sure, in jail they provide you with the basics. The basics being a toothbrush, toilet paper, a visible toilet, a shared shower, and prison meals. However, you’ll be missing out on home cooked meals, beers, wine, and family jokes. Prison is not glamorous.

At Memphis Bail Bonds, we can give you the key to get out of jail. We can provide you with the magic papers that you need to get out of jail. We can do this 24/7, and we can get you out quickly. That way you won’t have to worry about sharing your soap with others.

Our highly trained agents are waiting for your call to start the process. We begin with the full, correct, spelling of the name of the person in custody and finish with signatures. After we post the bond it’s only a matter of time until you can go back to having whatever you may like.

You can get what you want in life by calling 615-544-0000.

Bail is a great part of the American judicial system. Paying bail means you don’t have to stay in jail while you wait for the legal system to handle your case, a process that takes an incredibly long time. Since you can spend this time with your family and continue earning a living, you are less likely to take a poor plea agreement or to plead guilty to a crime you didn’t commit just so you can get out of jail.

While most people know about bail, few actually understand how it works. One of the questions we’re frequently asked is what happens to a bail bond if the charges against you are dropped.

There are several reasons the charges in your case may be dropped. These reasons include that the person who filed the charges has changed their mind or that as the prosecution started working on your case, they realized that they simply didn’t have enough evidence to put a solid case together.

If you paid for your own bail, once the charges are dropped you’ll get the entire amount you paid back. If you contacted Memphis Bail Bonds and arranged for a bail bond from us, you won’t get any money back. The ten percent we collected when you first approached us about a bail bond is the fee we collect for helping you out of jail.

The good news is that once the charges are dropped, you don’t have to worry about your bail. Memphis Bail Bonds works with the court to get the bail money back and handles all the paperwork. You’re free to put the entire matter behind you and focus on your future.

Not having to deal with any of the hassles of having to get the bail back after the charges have been dropped is just one of the reasons you should consider Memphis Bail Bonds when you find yourself in need of bail in Tennessee.

Additional reasons to turn to Memphis Bail Bonds include:

• Flexible payment plans
• Simple contracts
• 24/7 service
• Phone consultations
• Online consultations
• Zero worry about hidden fees
• Zero down bail bond
• Zero-interest bail bond
• Fast service
• Discretion

Every single person who contacts us is entitled to a consultation with one of our experienced bail bond experts. The expert will patiently answer each and every question you have and explain the terms of our bail bond contract. The consultation is free.

Feel free to contact us by calling 615-544-0000. Phone consultations are 100% free!

Taxes and the possibility of a simple mistake on our tax form leading to an arrest for tax evasion is the worst nightmare for many of us. That’s why we spend so many hours going over our tax returns with a fine-toothed comb, looking for a single mistake that could get us into all sorts of trouble with the IRS.

You’ll be pleased to know that you can relax. First, contrary to what it might seem like, very few people actually go to prison for tax evasion. According to HR Block, in 2015 the IRS looked at about 150 million people for legal source tax evasion. Of those 150 million, only 1,330 people were actually indicted. Second, the IRS really can tell the difference between a simple mistake and a full-blown case of tax evasion.

The bulk of the cases involving legal source tax evasion involve people who either misreport their annual income or who fail to fill out the proper tax returns.

One of the interesting things about the IRS is that they typically don’t decide to pursue legal action against individuals who failed to pay their taxes because they simply didn’t have the funds needed to pay the owed taxes. While the IRS is aware of these individuals and will keep an eye on their financial situation, they aren’t the IRS’s main concern.

The IRS is primarily interested in people who have the money needed to cover the taxes they owe, but who are blatantly trying to get out of giving that money to the IRS.

When the IRS suspects a person is guilty of tax evasion, they start by ordering an audit. This audit requires that the person provide financial history for a specified number of years. The IRS doesn’t give the person much time to gather the necessary information because they don’t want the person to come up with a good hiding place for extra cash or assets that they failed to report.

Continually delaying to provide the requested financial information will make the IRS suspicious and could prompt them to take legal action against you.

If you’re being audited, you don’t want to lie to the auditor. These are highly trained investigators. Not only do they have a strong understanding of finances and taxes, but they’re also trained to read people and have the skills needed to find holes in your story and use those holes to get at the truth.

If the IRS believes you are guilty of tax evasion and decides to pursue legal action, you could face one year in prison for each year of tax evasion you committed. You’ll also have to pay the taxes you owe, plus interest.

You can get your free bail consultation today by calling 615-544-0000.