Electricity is one of those things you don’t appreciate until you suddenly find yourself in the middle of a blackout. The good news is that there are some things you can do to make sure you’re ready the next time the power goes out, even if the power remains out for several days.

Know Where Your Flashlights are

Instead of using candles, keep a large supply of flashlights and batteries on hand. Ideally, you should have one flashlight in every single room so you can quickly find them. Make sure that everyone in the house is in habit of putting the flashlights back after each use. The flashlights won’t do you any good during a blackout if you can’t find them.

Stock up on Power Packs for your Electronics

Pick up a few power packs and charge them up. These will come in handy if the power goes out for a long time. They allow you to keep your phone charged so that you can contact someone if there’s an emergency. During a blackout, you should try to conserve your cell phone’s battery by only using it for important calls. Don’t use the power packs to charge anything but the cell phones until the power comes back on.

Keep Some Food Staples in Your Home

Even if you don’t eat things like crackers and other non-perishables very often, it’s not a bad idea to have some stashed in your pantry so you can eat while you wait for the power problem to be resolved. Remember, without power, you’re microwave, hot plates, and electric stoves won’t work so there could be an extended time that you’re unable to cook food, so you need something that can be eaten straight out of the package.

In addition to making sure you have plenty to eat, make sure you also have plenty of bottled water on hand at all times.

Keep your Gas Tanks Full

If you’re in the middle of a city-wide (or larger) blackout, the gas stations won’t have power either. This is why it’s a good idea to always make sure you keep enough gas in your vehicle so that if something does happen in a blackout, you can at least drive to the nearest hospital.

Get a Carbon Monoxide Alarm

An increasing number of people are investing in generators, which allows them to use some things during a blackout. The bad news is that this also increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Having a few alarms in your home goes a long way towards keeping you safe if fumes somehow leak into your own home.

The most important thing to remember during a blackout is that staying calm makes the situation easier and that eventually, the power will come back on.

Thanks to a plethora of procedural shows, most people, even those of us who have never been in any type of legal are familiar with the concept of arrest warrants. We know that they are a document that the police are issued that allows them to arrest someone for a crime. We also know that in order for an arrest warrant to be issued, the police have to show a judge that there is enough evidence to justify swearing out the warrant.

What you might not know is that just like there are statutes of limitations on certain crimes, arrest warrants also have a statute of limitations attached to them. In Tennessee, there are also specific rules about when an officer can use the warrant to make an arrest.

Once they’ve obtained an arrest warrant, Tennessee police officers are only allowed to carry out the warrant and arrest you between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. An exception to that would be if they pulled you over for a traffic violation or a different type of infraction during the off hours and saw that there was a warrant for your arrest.

Once the arrest warrant has been issued, Tennessee officers have 10 days to make an arrest. After that time, the warrant expires. Don’t assume that just because one arrest warrant has expired that you’re off the hook. The judge will likely issue another arrest warrant so that the officers can continue looking for you.

While an actual arrest warrant will expire after ten days, the same isn’t true of a bench warrant. A bench warrant will remain active until you have resolved the issue. In many cases, people don’t learn about old bench warrants until a potential employer conducts a background check or they’re pulled over for a traffic violation.

It doesn’t matter if you’re dealing with the fallout from an actual arrest warrant or a bench warrant, the last thing you want to do is spend much time sitting in a jail cell. You want to be released as quickly as possible. Memphis Bail Bonds can help. We’re a local bail bond agency that has the distinction of being everyone’s favorite bail bond service.
Our list of impressive services includes:

• 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

Do you or a loved one need bail money? If so, do yourself a favor and contact Memphis Bail Bonds today.

Simply call 615-544-0000.

You can’t predict when you’ll be arrested. One minute you’re going about your normal day, the next something happens and you make a choice that ultimately results in you going to jail.

The good news is that you don’t have to stay in a cell forever. The whole reason the bail program exists is so you can return to your family and work while your case makes its way through the long, and usually slow, legal system.

The challenge many people face is that they aren’t sure how to handle the situation when they’re arrested after the banks close for the day, during the weekend, or on a holiday. Many mistakenly assume that they have no choice but to remain in jail until the normal weekday begins.

That’s simply not the case.

One of the many benefits Memphis Bail Bonds provides to folks just like you is a 24-hour bail bonds service. It doesn’t matter how late at night it is, what Federal holiday it is, or even if it’s the weekend, we’re ready and able to help you deal with your current situation and make sure you’re released from jail as quickly as possible.

When we say that we provide a 24-hour bail bonds service, we don’t mean that you can call anytime and leave a message. We mean that you will quickly connect with a real bail bond expert who will take you through a consultation. The consultation not only provides you with information about how our bail bond program works but also provides you with an opportunity to get answers to all of your bail bond questions.

We are set up so that as soon as you sign a bail bond contract we leap into action and post the bail bond. Once that’s completed, you’ll be free to go home and reconnect with your family. The process is both fast and smooth.

With our 24-hour bail bond service, the only reason you couldn’t be bailed out of jail on a weekend/middle of the night/or holiday is if you require a bail hearing. Those are usually scheduled during regular working hours.

Our 24-hour bail bond service is just one of the benefits you’ll enjoy when you turn to Memphis Bail Bonds for assistance making your bail. Additional benefits include:

· 24/7 Bail bond service
· Phone/online approvals
· 0% Interest payment plans
· No hidden fees
· No collateral required for working signers

For additional information, contact us. It’s easy. Simply call 615-544-0000 for an obligation-free consultation.

Finding out a loved one has been arrested is frightening. In most cases, your first instinct is to want to do everything in your power to get them out of jail and home. The good news is that when you’re trying to figure out how to bail someone out fast, all you have to do is connect to Memphis Bail Bonds.

When you either call or use the online chat feature to connect with us for a free consultation, we’ll answer any questions you have about how to bail someone out fast, but we feel that you should know that as long as you have some key information, we can go straight from the consultation to starting the bail bond process. If you don’t have the information during the consultation, that’s okay, but the time it takes you to gather it will also slow down our ability to bail your loved one out of jail.

The information needed to bail someone out fast includes:

• Your loved ones full name
• Their birthdate
• Their booking number (you should be able to get this from the jail)
• Payer’s Occupation/Employer Information
• Three references for the payer
• Address of both your loved one and the payer
• The phone number for both your loved one and the payer
• The amount of bail needed
• Credit card
• The name of the jail where you’re loved one is being held

We also require that you sign a contract.

The good news is that we are set up so that you can make all the arrangements to secure a bail bond via the internet. You don’t have to leave the comfort of your home. We can complete the entire process via email and chat.

Once we’ve collected all the information we require, we will go directly to the jail and post the bail bond. At this point, it usually doesn’t take long for your loved one to be released, though there is sometimes a delay on the jail’s side of things, especially if they’re busy.

Being able to quickly bail someone out of jail is only one of the reasons you will appreciate Memphis Bail Bonds. Other reasons include:

• 0% Interest payment plans
• 24/7 availability
• Phone approvals
• No hidden fees
• No collateral for working signers
• Outstanding customer service

The sooner you reach out to Memphis Bail Bonds, the sooner we’ll arrange to get you released from jail.

To bail someone out of jail quickly, simply click the call 615-544-0000.

In most situations, you’ll know exactly how much bail money is needed for you to be released as soon as the booking officer has finished processing your bail. That’s because the charges filed against you are relatively minor and bail was pre-determined long before your arrest.

There are some exceptions.

In some felony cases, such as murder, a bail hearing will be scheduled. During this hearing, your defense lawyer and the prosecutor will appeal to the judge. Your lawyer will be asking for a low bail amount and the prosecutor will want the opposite. After both sides have spoken, the judge will consider several things before setting your bail amount.

The Charges You Face

The charges filed against you play a huge role in how much the judge sets bail for. They will look at similar cases and see what bail was used in those situations. The judge will also look at the circumstances surrounding your charges and what the prosecutor is basing their case on.

What Evidence Has Already Been Gathered

The fact that your case has already progressed to the point of a bail hearing, the police have already gathered a great deal of evidence against you and the prosecutor is already building a case. The stronger this evidence is, the higher the judge will set bail. The idea is that if the case against you is weak, you’re less likely to flee the area once you’re released.

Your Criminal Past

If this is the first time you’ve been in trouble with the law, the judge will likely set a lower bail than if you have an extensive criminal history. If the judge feels that your history indicates you’ll continue to break the law or be a threat to society while you’re out on bail, they’ll either set an extremely high bail or deny it altogether.

Your Ties to the Community

One of the main things the judge looks at while setting a bail amount is how closely you’re connected to the community. Having a long history in the area, a local family, a solid work history are all good things. The idea is that if you are closely connected to the community, you’re less likely to jump bail and flee.
If you’re from out of town, the judge will likely consider you a flight risk and deny bail.

The better you present yourself during your bail hearing, the better the odds become that the judge will set a lower bail, which increases the odds of you being approved for bail.

If you’ve been arrested in Tennessee and find yourself in need of a bail bond, don’t hesitate to contact Memphis Bail Bonds. We’re available 24/7 and always offer free bail bond consultation.

Feel free to call 615-544-0000 now.

As soon as you’ve been formally charged and arrested for a crime, you start facing some tough decisions. One of the first ones you need to make is whether you should call a defense lawyer or Memphis Bail Bonds.

While every single situation is different, most people should probably contact Memphis Bail Bonds first and start making arrangements to secure the bail bond that will bring about their release.

There are a few reasons Memphis Bail Bonds should be your first call, including:

• Getting out of jail as quickly as possible decreases the likelihood of you accidentally saying/doing something that could jeopardize your case
• You’ll be more relaxed when you’re at home
• It’s easy to mount a defense when you’re not in jail
• You can continue to work, which allows you to earn the money needed to pay your legal bills

There are several reasons Memphis Bail Bonds is your best choice when you need help covering your Tennessee bail. Those reasons 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

Extremely experienced bail bonds experts are available at Memphis Bail Bonds twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, including all major holidays. When you contact us, you’re immediately entitled to a free bail bonds consultation during which we’ll answer all of your questions and explain everything you need to obtain bail.

Don’t let a high bail discourage you from contacting Memphis Bail Bonds. We understand that this isn’t something you budgeted for and are willing to work closely with you to create a payment plan that allows you to make bail and be released from jail as quickly as possible.
If you learn that a bail hearing is needed before you’re released from jail then your lawyer should be the first call you make. You’ll need your lawyer to make your case and appeal to the judge for the lowest possible bail amount.

The sooner you contact us, the sooner we’ll reunite you with your loved ones!

Simply call 615-544-0000.

When it comes to bail, people typically have a lot of questions. No one ever really plans on needing bail, but sometimes the need arises out of nowhere. Since people never thoughts they’d need to deal with bail, they have no idea what to do. They need to talk to someone who is knowledgeable when it comes to bail.

Luckily we have plenty of bail experts here at Memphis Bail Bonds. They can answer any question about bail that is thrown their way. To make things easier for you, here are a few of the most common questions we receive:

How much does a bail bond cost? The answer to this question varies from case to case. In the state of Tennessee, a bail bond costs 10% of the bail that it is for. If someone’s bail is set at $20,000, his or her bail bond will cost $2,000.

What is a co-signer? A co-signer is anyone who is willing to sign for the bail bond and take responsibility for it. A co-signer is responsible for making sure payments are made on time, and that the person who was bailed out goes to all of his or her court dates.

Do you charge interest on the bail bond if I get a payment plan? No, we do not charge interest on any of our bail bonds. Even if you get a payment plan, you will only need to pay the 10% of the full bail price.

How much do I have to pay up front? This varies from case to case and is dependent on the price of the bail bond, and the co-signers. To learn more, you will have to talk to one of our bail agents.

Our bail agents here at Memphis Bail Bonds are available to answer questions for free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They will be more than happy to help you figure things out about your loved one’s arrest and bail.

Call 615-544-0000 for a free consultation at any time.

There is a knock on your door. You stand beside the door for several seconds torn between the urge to open it and find out who is on the other side and a genuine concern that opening the door could jeopardize your safety.

Knocks in the Middle of the Night

The general rule of thumb is that if a stranger knocks on your door in the middle of the night, you shouldn’t let them in. Even if the person says that they are in trouble, keep your door locked. That does not mean you have to walk away from the situation. You can continue to speak to the individual through your locked door and you can also call for help.

The reason you should not open your door to a stranger in the middle of the night is that claiming to need help is an old con that thieves use to gain access to a home. Many people who were acting as Good Samaritans have been injured or killed after letting an allegedly injured person into their home.

Kids and Door Knocks

If you have children in your home, teach them that they should never open the door, no matter who claims to be knocking on it. Kids have a trusting nature and are excited to find out who is knocking on the door. This can lead to all sorts of trouble. Advise your child to inquire about the name of the person on the other side of the door and then to alert the responsible adult who is in the home.

If someone you know is coming to your home, ask them to use their cell phone and call you when they reach your home rather than knocking on your door and temping your child to open the door.

Use a Door Bell Camera

It’s a good idea to get a doorbell camera. These are great inventions. Even better than peepholes because you can view the footage on your smartphone, well away from the front door. Not only does the doorbell camera allow you to see exactly who is on the other side of the door, but it turns out to be a threatening or suspicious individual, you can show the footage to the police.

When it comes to people knocking on your door, especially people you don’t know, it pays to be cautious.

No one likes to spend any more time in a jail cell than absolutely necessary, which is why you will want to get bailed out as quickly as possible. While there are some limitations on how quickly the process can happen, there are also things you can do to speed the process along.

Contact Memphis Bail Bonds Right Away

Memphis Bail Bonds is open 24/7 which is good news for you. It means you can contact us as soon as the booking officer has finished with you. As soon as you contact us, we’ll begin processing your information and prepare for your release.

Even if you have to attend a bail hearing before you learn how much bail is needed, contacting us right away will speed up the bail process. We will arrange to be at the courthouse and can write your bail bond as soon as the judge makes a final ruling.

Have your Arrest Information Handy

Once you’ve decided to use Absolute Bail Bond, your next step is collecting as much information about your arrest as you can. The more information you can provide us, the quicker we can arrange your release. Information we need to have so we can quickly bail you out includes:

• The list of charges filed against you
• What jail you’re in
• Bond amount
• Inmate number

Have a Co-Signer Lined Up

If you require a co-signer, tracking one down will slow down the process a bit. The sooner you can find someone who agrees to be responsible for your bail, the faster you’ll be bailed out of jail.

In addition to having a co-signer, you’ll also need someone who can quickly provide us with some documentation that’s needed to post your bail. The co-signer will have to provide us with your government-issued id and a copy of both theirs and your proof of income.

The good news is that we don’t require that the co-signer come to the Memphis Bail Bonds office. They can either fax or email the necessary documents to us.

Contact Us Today

Memphis Bail Bonds is your best bet for getting bailed out of jail as quickly as possible. Our speedy service is just one of the reasons you should turn to us when you need bail money. Additional benefits of using our services include:

· 24/7 Bail bond service
· 20% Discount
· Phone/online approvals
· 0% Interest payment plans
· No hidden fees
· No collateral required for working signers

For additional information, contact us. Feel free to call 615-544-0000 now for an obligation-free consultation.

The judge has granted bail, which is great. Once it’s paid, you’ll be released from jail. You can spend time with your loved ones, go to work, and enjoy life. What you can’t do is assume that bail is a get-out-of-jail-free card. It’s not.

Being released on bail means that you still have to face whatever charges have been filed against you.

You also shouldn’t assume that since you’re out on bail, you’re free to do whatever you want. There will be strings attached to your bail. You aren’t allowed to connect with anyone the prosecutor plans on using as a witness. You’re not allowed to leave the jurisdiction. You’re not allowed to get into any legal trouble while you’re out on bail. It’s even likely that the judge provided you with the names of people you’re not allowed to associate with while you’re out on bail.

The most important rule connected to your bail is that you must attend all of your court appearances.

Don’t blow off the rules connected to your bail. Breaking any of these rules will result in your bail being revoked. When that happens, you’ll be put right back in jail. It’s unlikely that the judge will grant you bail a second time.

If you have any questions about what the rules are that are connected to your bail, you should contact the bail bonding agency that provided you with your bail. They will be happy to answer all of your questions.

If you need help covering your bail, the best thing you can do for yourself is contacting Memphis Bail Bonds.

We’re a reliable bail bonds agency that has spent decades helping people just like you. We’re easy to work with, offer a variety of payment plans, and provide quick and discrete service.
Reasons you should chose 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

Do you or a loved one need bail money? If so, do yourself a favor and contact Memphis Bail Bonds today.
We’re available 24/7 and ready and willing to answer all of your questions.

Simply call 615-544-0000.