A Family Member Has Been Arrested

Posted on April 27, 2022 by karen

As far as you know it, getting arrested means that your life is pretty much over. You’re going to be kicked out of school and/ or fired from your job. You won’t get another career-focused job. You won’t get a loan, or an apartment. Your relationships with friends, family, and lovers will be ruined. This is not true.

We understand how stressful and flustered you must feel when you learn a loved one has been arrested. You never expected to have do deal with bail and we will continue to keep that task from you as much as possible. We’ll take care of the paperwork; we’ll take care of the processing with the jail. You take care of your loved one.

What To Expect

1. The family member is arrested and charged with a crime. The District Attorney (DA) will review the case and decide whether or not to file charges. If the DA decides not to move forward with charging the individual with a crime, the case is dismissed and he or she is free to go home.

2. If the DA does file charges, the individual will have an arraignment, at which time he or she will be notified of the charges made against them, and bail will be set.

3. The individual will be able to post bail with the court or through a bail agency. You may need (if you so wish) to help your family member meet the dollar amount for bail. If paying the court directly, the entire bail will need to be paid before he or she can be released. If paying a bail agency, the dollar amount is 10% of the full bail amount, and this can be paid on a schedule after the person is freed. Alternatively, your family member can choose to stay in jail and not pay bail at all.

4. At some point, trial will begin and end, at which time you all will learn of your loved one’s fate: freedom? A prison sentence? Community service?

Don’t psyche yourself out too much about your loved one. The best thing you can do right now is help pay his or her bail and support them.

How Can A Person Be Eligible For Own Recognizance Release?

You can consider being granted “own recognizance” release as the sincerest form of flattery when it comes to bail. This is a no cost bail where a judge will allow a defendant to be released from jail by signing a written promise to attend any and all court appointments. The defendant does not have to pay any money to get out of jail, which is a huge relief since bail is not cheap.

How does a judge decide whether a person is trustworthy enough to be released on own recognizance, or how expensive their bail is if they must pay?

Severity of the crime
Past criminal history, if applicable
Ties to the community
Danger to the community

Still, being released on own recognizance comes with certain conditions. On top of having to show up in court, a judge may require regular check-ins with a probation officer. A judge might also order the defendant curfew or to abstain from alcohol. If the defendant neglects any conditions of his or her release, or gets in trouble again with the law, he or she can be arrested again and bail eligibility would likely be taken away.

Some defendants are not so lucky and will have to pay money for bail. Conditions will still apply, like needing to show up in court and anything else the judge orders. Bail is expensive and if a defendant is unable to pay the court, they are highly encouraged to contact Memphis Bail Bonds. Paying for bail in this manner is more affordable than paying the court directly.

If you would like bail bond help, our company, Memphis Bail Bonds, is your answer. You can learn more details by calling us at (615)544-0000.

Types of Pleas a Defendant can Enter When Attending Court

Posted on April 21, 2022 by karen

Memphis Bail Bonds has bailed you out of jail and now you’re anxiously and nervously waiting for the day you have to appear in court. What do you do in the interim to prepare yourself? Read up on proper court etiquette.

Do not chew gum.
Dress professionally.
Try to leave restless and disruptive children at home.
Arrive early.
Only speak when you are asked to.
Stand straight and speak clearly.
When asked a yes or no answer, speak “yes” or “no,” do not shake your head.
Refer to the judge as “Your Honor.”
Do not grow angry and argumentative.

You resent your actions that led you to this compromising situation and you are truly sorry for those who have been affected by your actions. Just by showing off your court etiquette, you are already on track to proving to others and the community you will improve your behavior.

Arraignment Hearing

When a person is arrested for committing a crime, they will have an arraignment hearing before the actual trial begins. At a defendant’s arraignment hearing, they learn the charges that are being filed against them. The defendant will then be asked to enter a plea, which they will do so after consulting with their lawyer. There are 3 options for entering a plea:

Guilty

When a defendant pleads guilty, they are conceding and admitting that they did commit the crime for which they were arrested. They waive all rights. The court must consent to this plea. In this case, no trial happens. The judge will announce the consequences and punishment.

Not Guilty

When a defendant pleads not guilty, they are maintaining their innocence in the matter. The police, detectives, and prosecutors will have to prove the case in court beyond a reasonable doubt. The defendant will then begin to prepare for a trial.

No Contest

When a defendant pleads no contest, they are not admitting guilt, but they can be punished. In this case though, it cannot be used against them in another proceeding. For example, the defendant can plead no contest to a criminal assault charge and they will be sentenced for punishment. If they are facing a civil suit, this criminal assault charge cannot be used against them. The court must consent to a No Contest plea.

If a defendant pleads either “not guilty” or “no contest,” then the judge at the arraignment hearing will proceed to announce whether or not the defendant can post bail to be freed from custody for the duration of trial. If they are denied bail, they will remain in custody. If they are granted bail, then it is up to the defendant and his or her loved ones to come up with the money, and or bail bond, so that the defendant can be released.

If the defendant pleads guilty, then they will not be granted bail because they will report immediately to their punishment.

If you would like more information on bail and bail bonds, please contact Memphis Bail Bonds online or at (615)544-0000.

You Will Always Be There for Your Loved Ones

Posted on December 27, 2020 by spiralmode

When someone you love gets arrested, you will do everything that you can to bail him or her out of jail. You would do anything for the people you care about. That is why, despite your lack of experience with bail, you begin looking into it. That is when you discover Memphis Bail Bonds.

Since our company’s founding in 1987, Memphis Bail Bonds thousands of people have received professional bail help from our amazing bail agents. When you need help, you can count on us. Our bail agents are available 24/7. They will happily guide you through the process of bailing your friend or family member out of jail.

When bailing someone out of jail for the first time, you will undoubtedly have questions. We understand that here at Memphis Bail Bonds. Our agents will take the time that you need to answer your questions. Once you are satisfied, we can work on bailing out your loved one. With our expert agents working for you, this can be accomplished in just a few short hours.

Our agents will do all of the hard work for you. They will fill out the paperwork for the bail bond and give it directly to the jail. They will not rest until they have secured your loved one’s release. Even then, our agents will continue to work with you. They will keep you up to date on all of your loved one’s court dates, as well as talk to you about any problems you might be having with payment.

At Memphis Bail Bonds, we are here to help you. Our agents are available 24/7 and are located all over the state of Tennessee. This means that we can help you bail your loved one out of any jail in the state. No matter what has happened to your loved one, you will always be there to help him or her. Memphis Bail Bonds will always be there to help you with bail.

You can get started at any time, all you have to do is call (615) 544-0000 now.

Memphis Bail Bonds Will Help You Face Your Loved One’s Arrest

Posted on November 27, 2020 by spiralmode

Nobody ever wakes up in the morning with the plan to bail out their soon-to-be arrested friend or family member. After all, no one plans on getting arrested, and they certainly wouldn’t share that plan with their loved ones. However, thousands of people are arrested every single day, and that is just here in Tennessee.

Sadly, this means that there is always a chance that someone you know could end up behind bars. If you care about that person, you will want to bail him or her out. That way, they do not have to spend days, even months, behind bars as they await their day in court. You would much rather they be safe and sound at home.

This can easily be achieved by contacting Memphis Bail Bonds. Since 1987 we have helped Tennessean’s bail their loved ones out of jail. We know everything about the bail bond process and make it as quick and simple as possible. We understand that nobody wants to spend a lot of time dealing with the stress of a loved one being incarcerated.

Our agents will be by your side the whole time and will do the hard work for you. They will communicate with the jail and help you fill out the paperwork. We will even create a personalized payment plan to fit your budget. This way you will truly be able to afford to bail out your friend or family member.

You may not have known that you would be bailing someone out of jail today when you woke up this morning, but here you are. Thanks to Memphis Bail Bonds you have been able to face this surprise head-on without worry. In just a few hours, your loved one will be home safe and sound, not locked up behind cold steel bars.

Do you need to bail out a friend or family member? You can get a free consultation by calling (615) 544-0000 or by clicking Chat With Us now.

Do Not Let a Loved One Feel Like They’ve Been Abandoned in Jail

Posted on November 27, 2020 by spiralmode

Giving in to negative thoughts and emotions can be very easy. This is especially true when it feels like the world is against you. This pretty much what happens when a person is arrested. When a person is sitting behind bars, it feels like the whole world is out to get them. Sadly, things don’t feel much better for the people who care about the recently arrested individual.

Worrying about a loved one in jail is not as bad as being in jail, but that doesn’t mean it is fun. If you have someone stuck in jail, then you undoubtedly want to get her out. You want to show her that she is not alone. Her family is here for her. However, if you are going to bail someone out of jail, you are probably going to need help.

Not only is bailing someone out of jail expensive, but it is also confusing and new. Nobody ever learns about bail until they absolutely have to. This means that they have to learn while bailing someone out. This can be difficult without a guide. Luckily, professional guides are available here at Memphis Bail Bonds.

For over 20 years, we have been assisting Tennesseans with bail. We tell them everything they need to know about bailing someone out of jail and walk them through each step of the process. We provide guidance for our clients. With our help, rescuing your loved one from jail will be a piece of cake. You can count on us.

When you come to Memphis Bail Bonds, you will see that there are people out there who are on your side. We will help you, which will, in turn, help your loved one. They will not have to worry about being alone because they will have you by their side. Everyone needs help from time to time. You can get professional bail help for a loved one by talking to the bail agents here at Memphis Bail Bonds.

Show your loved one that you care by contacting Memphis Bail Bonds at (615) 544-0000 now.

Rescue Your Loved One from Jail Quickly with Memphis Bail Bonds

Posted on November 20, 2020 by spiralmode

When something bad happens, whether to yourself or someone that you care about, you want to get over it as quickly as possible. The longer you have to deal with the bad things, the worse you will feel. This is definitely true when dealing with an arrest. You want to get your loved one out of jail as quickly as possible, or else he or she has to stay stuck behind bars.

The longer your loved one is behind bars, the worse you feel. You have to get him or her out of jail as quickly as you can. The best way to do that in Tennessee is by contacting Memphis Bail Bonds. We are a professional bail bond company that has helped thousands of Tennesseans return home from jail.

If you need to get someone out, then you need to talk to one of our bail agents. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They can be found in offices all over the state of Tennessee. This way, whenever and wherever you need bail help in Tennessee, our agents will be there for you. Facing this alone is never something that you will have to do.

Once you get ahold of one of our bail agents, they will be happy to talk with you. Our agents can answer your questions about bail, and your loved one’s arrest. They will walk you through each step of the bail process and explain how it all works. You will not be left in the dark.

Bailing someone out of jail is definitely something that you want to get done quickly. The longer you take, the more time your loved one has to spend behind bars. Luckily, Memphis Bail Bonds is here to help you rescue your loved one from jail quickly. We will make bailing out your loved one a quick and easy experience for you.

When you are ready to talk to a bail agent, just call (615) 544-0000 or click Chat With Us now.

Do You Need to Bail Someone Out of Jail?

Posted on November 20, 2020 by spiralmode

One of the last things people want to think about is something bad happening to someone that they care about. Unfortunately, you can’t always protect your loved ones from everything. Sometimes, things happen. For instance, sometimes people you care about may end up behind bars.

If someone you care about has recently been arrested, do not panic. You can help get him or her out of jail by contacting Memphis Bail Bonds. Our bail agents are available to help clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They will provide you with all of the help that you need to bail a loved one out of jail.

Our bail agents are very knowledgeable in their fields. They can answer all of your questions about the bail process. All they need to get started is your loved one’s name, birthday, and county of arrest. With that information in hand, they can locate your loved one in the county jail system and get the answers that you are looking for.

After our agents have answered your questions, they will begin working with you to figure out payments. They can provide you with a personalized payment plan that reduces the upfront cost of the bail bond. This way, you will be able to afford your loved one’s bail.

Just because a loved one was arrested does not mean you cannot help. You can get him or her out of jail quickly and easily by contacting Memphis Bail Bonds. We will provide you with an affordable option to help out your loved one.

If you are ready to get started, just call (615) 544-0000 or click Chat With Us now.

How Secure Are Your Electronics?

Posted on November 19, 2020 by spiralmode

In today’s modern world, everyone has at least one internet-capable device. Typically though, people have more than one device like this. They have laptops, desktops, tablets, and smartphones. All of these devices are constantly connected to the internet to ensure that their user can access whatever they need whenever they want. There are all kinds of information out there that can be accessed with the tap of a finger.

Unfortunately, if a person is not careful, that connection can work both ways. Hackers fill the internet with malicious websites and files in an ongoing effort to access other people’s private information. If someone is not careful, they can unknowingly provide a random person with access to every private bit of information stored on their device.

Keeping their device safe and secure is in everyone’s best interest. After all, a person doesn’t want to let a hacker into their bank account or provide one with enough personal information that they can steal the victim’s identity online.

Keeping Devices Safe

One of the most important steps that a person can take to keeping their device secure, is simply having anti-virus and anti-spyware software along with a firewall installed on it. Anti-virus and anti-spyware software protect devices from malicious files that could potentially end up on them. They monitor and scan files that are downloaded onto the device. They also scan the device itself to make sure that no known viruses are already installed.

Firewalls, which are named after the metal walls that would prevent fires from spreading in buildings or vehicles, monitor network traffic on a device. They contain data “fires” by preventing information from spreading without control. They see what programs are sending information and, and what information is being sent back to the device. If information is coming from an unsecured or untrustworthy site, then the firewall blocks the communication. The same happens when an unknown program within the device tries to send information out. The firewalls block this communication and alert the user. The user can then determine whether or not the communication is safe.

These kinds of things should be installed and used on all devices that connect to the internet in order to ensure that they remain safe and secure. However, simply having them installed is not enough. Hackers are always updating their schemes, meaning that the software designed to stop them needs to be constantly updated as well. A person needs to make sure that they regularly update the software that keeps their computer safe so that it can continue to effectively do its job.

Being Safe Online

Once a person is sure that their device is “locked up” safe and tight with anti-virus software and a firewall, they then need to learn how to be safe while online. By learning to avoid certain situations and scenarios, they can reduce the chances of ever needing to use the protection software.

For starters, a person should be wary of where they connect to the internet. Yes, public Wi-Fi may be nice because everyone can connect to it, but that is exactly what makes it dangerous. Anyone can connect to public Wi-Fi sources, including hackers. When devices are on the same network, they can easily share data between them. Hackers can exploit this when connected to public hotspots. This is why a person should only connect to trusted Wi-Fi networks.

Another thing to keep an eye out for is scam emails. It is never a good idea to click on a link or download a file from an email that was sent by a stranger. The link could take the person to a malicious website that could try to infect the person’s computer with a virus or trick them into handing over personal information. The file in the email could contain a virus, and by opening it, the person allows it to infect their computer. Even emails sent from “friends” can be dangerous. Often times, hackers will set up their email to display the name of someone in the recipient’s contact list, making it seem as though it came from a friend. That is why it is best to never open links in emails.

Consequences of Hacking

Computer crimes, such as hacking, in Tennessee are defined under Tennessee Penal Code 502. Computer crimes are defined as any unlawful accessing, changing, or damaging of a computer, a computer’s system, or a computer network. This includes smart devices such as smartphones and tablets.

Committing any kind of computer crime can result in severe fines and imprisonment. Fines can range anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000. The imprisonment can be served in either a county jail or state prison. The sentence can be anywhere from one year, 16 months, two years, or three years. The severity of the punishment depends on the severity of the crime committed.

Unfortunately, these consequences don’t prevent everyone from hacking into computers that aren’t theirs.

Keeping an Electronic Device Safe Is Easier than You Think

People are sometimes surprised by everything they have to do to ensure their electronic device’s safety. However, after a person has installed protective software and learned the tricks to keep their devices safe, things get easier. It will become second nature to spot malicious sites, files and emails.

By following the tips mentioned above, a person can ensure the safety of their devices. By doing so, they keep all personal files safe and out of harm’s way of most hackers. This means fewer chances of someone stealing their identity or accessing their bank account.

Bailing Someone Out Is Easier Than You Think

Posted on November 18, 2020 by spiralmode

Just the thought of needing to bail someone out of jail can freak a person out. After all, bail is not something that people deal with on a regular basis. In fact, there are many people out there who are fortunate enough to never need bail. Sadly, not everyone is so lucky. Even if you, yourself, never get arrested, someone you know might.

If that happens, do not panic. You can help your loved one get out of jail quickly, easily, and affordably by contacting Memphis Bail Bonds. As a professional bail bond company, Memphis Bail Bonds seek to provide Tennesseans with the best help in the state. You can count on us to be there for you.

Our professional bail agents are available 24/7. You can talk to them at any time to use their years of expertise to help rescue your loved one from jail. Our agents will be more than happy to assist. You can ask them all of your questions about bail and your loved one’s arrest. In turn, our agents will do everything they can to provide you with the answers that you are looking for.

Aside from just giving you answers, we will also help make it so that you can afford to bail out your friend or family member. For starters, our bail bonds only cost 10% of the price of the bail that they are for. This gives you a 90% discount. Plus, you will be able to pay off the bail bond with a payment plan designed with your budget in mind.

Bailing someone out of jail is easier than people realize, provided they contact Memphis Bail Bonds. Since 1987, we have been helping Tennesseans rescue their loved ones from jail. If you want our professional help, just talk to one of our bail agents. They are ready and waiting to take your call.

You can talk to one of our bail agents for free, all you have to do is call (615) 544-0000 or click Chat With Us now.

You Can Bail Someone out of Jail Easily with Memphis Bail Bonds

Posted on November 11, 2020 by spiralmode

The thought of bailing someone out of jail is not something that people like to consider. Not only does it mean that a friend or family member was arrested, but that you have to pay a large amount of money to get the person out. None of those are very exciting or happy thoughts. However, this does not mean that it is the end of the world if a loved one has been arrested.

Bailing someone out of jail does not have to be a bad experience. If you contact Memphis Bail Bonds, you will get a caring bail agent who will assist you. Your agent will help you get your loved one out of jail easily and at an affordable price. With our agents, you will have a trustworthy and knowledgeable guide by your side.

Our bail agents are experts in their fields. They have years of training behind them, receive additional training every other year, and are backed by a company that has been in business for over 3 decades. When you have questions about bail, our agents will be able to provide you with the answers that you are looking for.

Since an arrest can occur at any time, you will need bail help at a moment’s notice. That is why our agents are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They will always be there to talk to you whenever you need them. They will get to work right away, which means that you will never have to wait for normal business hours to rescue a loved one from jail.

You may not like the idea of needing to bail your loved one out of jail, but with our help you will see that there is nothing to worry about. Bailing someone out of jail is a piece of cake when Memphis Bail Bonds is here to help you.

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