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What to Tell Your Employer When You’re Arrested?

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One of the first things you must consider when dealing with an employer and an arrest issue is that Tennessee is an at-will-employment state. This means employers have the right to terminate an employee’s employment status for any reason, including getting arrested. The state’s at-will employment status also means that the employer can terminate the employer/employee relationship without warning.

While this might seem like a one-sided situation, you should also know that by being an at-will employment state, employees are allowed to strike, quit, or refuse to work for any reason without advanced warning. It’s also important to note that even though the state is an at-will state, you can still file a wrongful termination lawsuit if you feel their reason for letting you go is an example of wrongful termination.

Reporting An Arrest

Depending on your job type and the charges you were arrested for, you may be required to report the arrest to your employer. Examples include individuals who drive as part of their job and are arrested for a DUI. In addition, certain types of employment and assault charges would also require reporting.

Just because you don’t see how your arrest would impact your employer doesn’t mean you shouldn’t report it. Your employer should learn the news directly from you rather than from another source. It’s possible that your employer could have something in their code of conduct that requires you to report any legal trouble you find yourself in officially.

Another reason to let your employer know about your arrest is so that they will understand if you miss a shift. Depending on your employer, they may even be willing to help you out with bail so that they don’t have to worry about covering your work shift.

Memphis Bail Bonds Can Bail You Quickly

One of the best ways to get quickly bailed out of jail and make sure you don’t miss any work is connecting with Memphis Bail Bonds. We have served the Tennessee community for several decades and know how to swiftly approve a bail bond and how to post that bail bond so that you’re released as efficiently as possible.

Our speed and experience are just one of the many reasons you should contact us if you’ve been arrested and want to be bailed out before your employer finds out. Additional reasons to connect with us include the following:

Do you have questions about Tennessee’s bail bonds program? Call (615) 544 0000 for answers.

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How to Get Bailed Out of Jail Quickly

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No one wants to sit in a jail cell longer than necessary. The longer you’re locked up, the larger the financial, emotional, and even mental toll the experience takes on you. The good news is that there are some things you can do that will help speed up the bail bond process.

Stay Calm, Cool, and Collected

The worst thing you can do after being arrested is lose your temper. Not only will throwing a fit not accomplish anything, but it can also make the situation worse. It’s not unheard of for a fit of temper to result in a person getting charged with additional crimes after they’ve been arrested. These additional charges delay the process and can result in your bail becoming even higher or even getting denied altogether.

Let Others Know What Happened

Many people try to hide their predicament from others, but in the long run, this is a mistake. Letting your loved ones know what has happened is in your best interest. Not only can they make sure that everyone close is aware of the situation, but they can also start to see if collecting enough money to post your bail is possible.

Reach Out to Shelby County Bail Bonds

If you don’t think you’ll be able to raise the funds needed to cover your bail, you must connect to Shelby County Bail Bonds. We have several decades’ worth of experience helping people just like yourself. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can help you set up a payment plan, approve your collateral, and connect with a co-signer. The sooner this is done, the sooner we can post the bail bond and release you from jail.

Another thing that helps speed up the process is having some critical information that we require on hand when you first contact us. To start the bail bond process, we need the following things:

  • Your legal name
  • Date of birth
  • List charges you’re facing
  • What jail you’re being held at
  • Your inmate/booking number
  • The bail amount

The reasons you should contact Shelby County Bail Bonds include the following:

Consultations are always free. Call (615) 544 0000 for additional information.

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Is Getting a Bail Bond Hard to Do?

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Have you been arrested?

Do you want to get out of jail on bail but already know that you can’t possibly afford to post the bail yourself?

Do you like the idea of getting a bail bond but are worried that getting a bail bond is hard to do?

We have good news. Getting a bail bond will likely be one of the easiest things you do this week, especially when you turn to Memphis Bail Bonds.

Immediately Connect With a Live Bail Bond Expert

One of the many things that sets Memphis Bail Bonds apart from other bail bond agencies is that we don’t use bots for our consultations. Not only are our consultations available 24/7, but they are always with a live bail bond expert. This means that you will get instant answers to all of your questions. It also means that if you decide that you want to use our services, we can immediately start the paperwork, and the sooner you start the paperwork and financing, the sooner you’ll be released from jail.

Instant Service

We want to get you released from jail as quickly as possible. To make sure that happens, we’ve used our decades of experience to streamline our process. We will walk you through each step of the process, including who makes the best co-signer, how to finance your bail bond, and, if you need collateral, what will work the best. As soon as you have completed each step, we’ll fill out the bail bond, turn it in, and you’ll be released. You won’t believe how smoothly the process goes.

Constant 24 Hour Bail Bonds Support

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The last thing we want is for you to accidentally do something that results in your bail getting revoked and you being arrested again. That’s why we encourage all of our clients to contact us when they have any questions or concerns about bail restrictions, traveling, court dates, or anything else connected to your bail bond.

There are multiple reasons you’ll be glad you turned to Memphis Bail Bonds after you’ve been arrested. We provide each of our clients with the following:

The sooner you contact us for a free bail bond consultation, the sooner we can arrange for you to be released from jail. You won’t believe how simple the entire process is. All consultations are free and available 24/7.

Call us at (615) 544-0000 and talk to one of our agents now. We’ll bail you out of jail immediately!

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3 Benefits of Zero-Down Bail Bonds

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Our Zero-down Bail Bonds Program

One of the first things you’ll learn when you contact us is that we only charge 10% of the bail bond you require. That means that if the judge said you were required to pay $100,000, we will only charge you a $10,000 fee.

We understand that most people don’t have a spare $10,000 in their account ready to be used to secure a bail bond. That’s why we offer zero-down bail bond payments.

There are three benefits to our zero-down bail bonds program.

You Can Get Out of Jail Right Away

We won’t stop you if you want to put something down on your bail bond payment. The amount you use will either reduce the size of your regular payments or will decrease the number of payments you ultimately have to make. However, you’re not required to do so. One of the benefits of our zero-down payment program is that you can be released from jail, even if you don’t have the funds for the first payment immediately available.

You Have Time to Arrange Your Finances

Not having to immediately come up with a down payment for your bail bond means you don’t have to decide between getting out of jail and still staying on top of your bills. The lack of an instant down payment gives you time to redo your budget so that it accommodates your bail bond payments.

You Still Only Pay 10% of the Bail Bond.

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One of the biggest concerns our clients have when they find out we offer a zero-down bail bond payment plan is that the lack of down payment means that they will ultimately pay more for their bail bond than if they paid the entire amount upfront. That’s not the case at all. In fact, since we also don’t charge interest, when all is said and done, the payments will still add up to exactly 10% of the total bail bond.

The ability to take advantage of our zero-down, zero-interest payment plan is just one of the reasons you should turn to Memphis Bail Bonds after you’ve been arrested. Additional benefits you’ll enjoy include the following:

Call us at (615) 544-0000 and talk to one of our agents now. We’ll bail you out of jail immediately!

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Tips for a Successful Graduation Party

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Graduation season is here! It doesn’t matter if you or a loved one is graduating from high school, college, or trade school, the fact a graduation is taking place is the perfect excuse for a party. Here are a few tips that will insure that you’re graduation party is fun for everyone.

Make Sure Everyone is on the Same Page

It doesn’t matter if you are the person graduating or if you’re handling the party for a loved one who is graduating, make sure everyone is on the same page. Is a party something you’re really interested in. Do you want a traditional graduation party in the back yard that lasts for hours, or would you prefer a smaller, more intimate event that simply involves going out to dinner with some of your favorite people? Make sure everyone involved in the planning process is on the same page about what they want and what their expectations are.

Start Planning Early

The biggest mistake some people make is not starting the graduation party planning soon enough. Start setting dates, sending out invitation, and deciding if you need to do things like rent yard furniture, hire a venue, or arrange for catering well in advance. It’s far better to push the graduation party back a few months than to try to throw something together at the last minute.

Formally Invite Your Favorite People

While there’s nothing wrong with posting party information on social media sites, you should also plan on sending out formal invitations. Not only do the formal invitations make it easier for people who don’t use the same social media sites as you to know about the upcoming graduation and party, forma invitations makes some people feel more special and increase the likelihood that they will come. The other perk connected to formal invitations is that individuals who get the are good about RSVPing which makes party planning easier.

Pay Attention to the Timing

Traditionally, graduation parties are held shortly after the graduation takes place, but sometimes tradition isn’t the best policy. Take a look at the obligations your family and friends have and explore whether there may be a better time, maybe a few months down the road where more people could attend and enjoy the graduation party.

The most important key to a fun graduation party is to not get so wrapped up in the idea of getting it perfect, that you don’t give yourself the time needed to really enjoy the experience.

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Prevent Yourself from Becoming an Identity Theft Victim While You’re Traveling

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Traveling is something most of us enjoy and look forward too. We spend months planning where we’re going to go, deciding what we’re going to do, and trying to put together a travel budget. The one thing we often forget to consider is the possibility that we’ll become a victim of identity theft while we’re traveling.

According to NBC, in 2016 approximately 15 million Americans fell victim to identity theft, 33 percent of those episodes occurred while the person was traveling.

While there is always a risk of your identity getting stolen, there are some things you can do to lessen the odds of you becoming a victim while you’re traveling.

Keep a Digital Copy of Your Important Travel Documentation

Secure, online repositories are a great choice when you’re traveling. While you should have a physical copy of your travel documents, having copes saved in the online repository is a great backup option. Storing your documentation online does two things.

First, it limits the number of times you have to get the physical copies of the documentation out. If you need to check something, you can simply pull it up on your phone, read through the important information, and close the document. Not pulling the papers out not only decreases the chances of thief stealing them out of your pocket or purse, but it also decreases the odds of you accidentally setting them down and losing them.

Stay Away From Free Wi-Fi

As tempting as the free wi-fi at the coffee shops, hotel, and other places you go may be, you should avoid using it. The unfamiliar and free wi-fi provides hackers with the perfect opportunity to virtually break into your phone and steal your identity.

Instead of using free wi-fi while you’re traveling, use your phone’s data plan. Even if you need to spend a little bit extra to get the data you need, the money spent is still preferable to having your vacation ruined because your identity was stolen.

Take Immediate Action

As soon as you notice any sort of suspicious activity that makes you think you’ve been a victim of identity theft while you’re traveling, you need to take action. Contact your bank, your credit card companies, and even the local police. The sooner you act, the sooner everyone can make sure you have the paperwork and money needed to get back home.

What steps do you take to protect your identity while traveling?

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Virtual Kidnapping in the United States

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Everyone is familiar with phone scams, dating scams, and even email scams. What you may not have heard of is one of the newer scams, virtual kidnapping. This is a horrible scam not only because it requires a great deal of forethought and planning by the perpetrator but also because it’s a direct attack on the people they love.

It’s believed that the idea of virtual kidnapping originated in Mexican prisons. The way many think this heinous scam started is that prisoners used smuggled phones to call the families of other prisoners and threatened to either kill or seriously injure their “victim” if the person didn’t pay some sort of ransom. It’s likely that the “intended target” was in on the scam. Not only weren’t they in danger, but they also received a portion of the ransom money.

Since those early days, virtual kidnappings have started to happen in other parts of the world, primarily in Spain, though there have been reports of such kidnappings in the United States. The way these work is a person receives a call or video from someone they love dearly. The person is usually in distress and swears that their life is in danger and that their loved one must pay a specific amount of money in order to secure their release.

It’s unclear how many family members fall for this scheme, partly because some genuinely believe that their loved one was kidnapped and the ransom money worked and partly because police are rarely contacted.

While virtual kidnapping hasn’t gotten much media attention in the United States, we do know that they happen. Not only has a branch of the FBI in Chicago released a statement designed to educate potential victims about virtual kidnappings, but there have been known cases of the scams in Tennessee.

In 2018, police became involved in two different cases of suspected virtual kidnappings in Laguna Beach. Both cases involved a child who told their parents that they had been kidnapped and demanded ransom money. In some of these cases, an actual family member is involved in the scam. In other instances, they haven’t been.

If you are contacted by someone who claims to have abducted a loved one, you’re advised to attempt to slow the situation down. One method for doing this is by asking to speak directly to your loved one. This allows you to confirm that part of the story.

In March 2022, the FBI released some tips to help a person identify if they are dealing with a virtual kidnapping situation. According to the FBI, signs of virtual kidnappings include the following:

  • The alleged kidnappers don’t appear to be in a hurry to get off the phone
  • The kidnappers aren’t able to provide answers that are specific to the alleged victim

The demand that the ransom be delivered via a wire service and usually request that small amounts of the ransom be sent to a variety of accounts

If you get a call from someone who is claiming to have kidnapped one of your loved ones, you should take a little time to make sure that you’re loved one is, in fact, missing. Call their employment, school, caretaker, etc., to learn if they are missing and potentially in danger.

If a person is caught in the middle of a virtual kidnapping scam, they will be charged with extortion.

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What Happens if I’m Pulled Over and Have Drugs in My Car?

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The first thing you need to keep in mind if you’re using drugs, even if it’s something legal like cannabis, is that in Tennessee, DUI indicates under the influence of drugs as well as alcohol. That means that if a patrol officer suspects that you’re driving after being high on drugs, they can pull you over, issue a battery of sobriety tests, and arrest you. If the drugs you used were illegal, you could face serious drug use charges as well as a DUI charge.

If you use drugs each time you get into your car, give the interior a quick scan. Is there any drug paraphernalia in obvious sight? If so, tuck it away so no one can see it. This is an extremely important thing that needs to happen every single time you get into your car.

The reason you want to make sure any drug paraphernalia is tucked out of sight I because if you’re pulled over, and the police officer sees the paraphernalia, they instantly gain the right to search your car. While a search warrant is required for most vehicle searches, spotting some drug paraphernalia lying on the passenger seat or forgotten on the floorboards instantly gives the police something called probable cause, which allows them to search your vehicle and potentially find more drugs. Suddenly what started out as a routine traffic stop becomes a serious legal ordeal.

It’s important to note that if the officer spots drug paraphernalia in plain sight, not only are they allowed to search your car, they are even allowed to look in closed containers and under items.

If illegal drugs are found in your vehicle, you will likely be arrested. The charges you face will depend on the type of drugs found within your vehicle, how much drugs and paraphernalia were found during the search, and whether you were intoxicated. Charges you will likely face include:

  • DUI
  • Possession

It’s possible you could also be charged with the following:

  • Intent to sell
  • Drug trafficking
  • Manufacturing

In addition to being arrested and the potential consequences of a conviction, you also have to think about what will happen to your vehicle. The best-case scenario is that it will be towed and impounded. While this means you’ll have to pay the tow bill and the impound fees, you’ll at least have a vehicle. If the vehicle is used as evidence against you, there is no telling how much time will pass before you get it back.

If you use drugs, it’s in your best interest to keep them out of your vehicle and to only drive when you’re completely sober.

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Be aware of How Dangerous Fentanyl Can Be

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The Danger of Fentanyl

When fentanyl was first starting to generate some media attention, the synthetic opioid was a good thing. It was a popular and extremely effective method to treat extreme pain. Doctors commonly prescribed it post-surgery, and patients with advanced cancer often used it to help control their pain. When used in a medical setting and under close supervision, fentanyl is a good thing.

The problem is that illicitly manufactured fentanyl isn’t used in a medical setting.

Fentanyl is extremely popular amongst the manufacturers of illegal drugs because it’s similar to heroin but even more potent. It is extremely common for heroin, meth, and cocaine to be laced with fentanyl. The addition of fentanyl enhances the effect of the other drugs. According to narcotics experts, fentanyl is 50 times more potent than heroin. The addition of fentanyl makes the other drugs extremely popular on the street and allows dealers to charge a premium. The problem is that fentanyl also makes the drugs more dangerous.

The CDC estimates that 150 people suffer a fatal fentanyl overdose every single day. The symptoms of a fentanyl overdose are:

  • Extreme nausea
  • Confusion
  • Repressed breathing
  • Constricted pupils
  • Choking sounds

If help is not received shortly after the first signs of a fentanyl overdose, the victim will lose consciousness and stop breathing. If they still don’t receive help, they will pass away. If you are near someone who has taken a suspected fentanyl overdose, calling the paramedics and dosing the victim with Narcan can help them survive the experience. According to LiveScience, Narcan is an effective treatment for fentanyl overdoses, but in 89% of the cases, more than one dose was required.

One of the reasons fentanyl is so dangerous is that some people don’t realize that they are using drugs that are laced with fentanyl or the fentanyl amount is higher than anticipated. The best way to detect the presence of fentanyl in drugs is to use fentanyl test strips which are relatively inexpensive and provide results in approximately five minutes. While the test strips are highly effective when determining if a supply of heroin or cocaine is laced with fentanyl, they won’t provide you with information about other popular and dangerous additives such as carfentanil.

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Should You Keep a Copy of Your Tennessee Arrest Record

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Most people would like to pretend that they were never arrested and never accused of criminal activity. They hope that if they pretend it never happened, that no one will ever learn about the incident. The understandable desire to put an arrest behind them is why few people ever stop to consider whether or not they should ask for a copy of their arrest record.

By failing to obtain a copy of your arrest record it’s possible you’re doing yourself an injustice. Not having easy access to your arrest record could damage your future.

There are several reasons you should at least have access to your arrest record.

You’re Applying for a Visa or Passport

Whenever you apply for a visa or passport, there will be a background check. If you have a criminal history or even a history of being arrested, red flags could be raised. If you’re unable to show that all of you legal issues have been resolved, it’s likely your application will be rejected.

The ability to submit your arrest record when you apply for the passport or visa means that the individual who is handling the application has instant and easy access to names, dates, and case numbers that allow them to quickly verify that you’re legal troubles have been resolved and that you’re a good candidate for a passport.

When You’re Going Into a Job Interview

Employers want to know what your history is like prior to officially hiring you. Having your criminal record handy and ready for them to look at is the best approach. Being open and upfront about your criminal history not only prevents a potential employer from being surprised when they run a background check, but it also provides you with an opportunity to present your side of the story.

Making Sure There Aren’t Any Mistakes

The biggest reason you should make sure you look at your criminal record is making sure it doesn’t contain any mistakes that could potentially harm your future. Not only do you want to make sure that all the charges and convictions on the record are actually yours, you also want to make sure that things like pardons, expungements, dropped charges, etc. are accurate.