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

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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.

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

Alaska Quake Reminds Tennesseens to Be Prepared

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As Alaska deals with the damages caused by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake, Tennesseens are being reminded of the dangers of earthquakes. Us Tennesseens are used to hearing about the next “Big One,” but we often tend to forget about it. This is usually due to the fact that we hear about it so much, that it starts to go in one ear and out the other. However, this is not something we should forget about, so here is a condensed list of things to remember about earthquakes and prepping for them.

  • Duck and cover when the shaking starts. Know where tables and desks are that you can get under to protect yourself from falling debris.
  • Have emergency plans. Know how to get out of any room in a building, and have a plan with family on where to meet up in the event of an earthquake.
  • Have supplies stored away. The earthquake can damage roads, making the gathering of supplies after the fact almost impossible. Even if you can get to the store, there is no guarantee that the store will be stocked after a big quake.
  • Know how to shutoff the electricity, gas, and water to your house in the event that the shaking damages any of those three systems.
  • Have important documents in a safe place, such as a fire safe.

These are just a few things to know in the event of an earthquake, if you want to more detailed information, click here. Many of the precautions listed above are things that people who experienced the Alaska Quake referenced as keeping them safe during the earthquakes and its hundreds of aftershocks.

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake is no laughing matter. The infamous 1994 Northridge Earthquake was actually smaller, clocking in at magnitude of 6.7. Tennessee is long overdue for a big quake, and the best thing that we can do is be prepared.

Did You Suddenly Find Yourself in Need of Bail Help?

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The thought of bailing someone out of jail is not one that crosses a person’s mind unless they suddenly find themselves needing to bail out a loved one. This is usually due to the fact that people don’t want to even imagine the idea that someone they know might get arrested. While this may work out for some people, not everyone is lucky enough to never need to post bail in their life.

The fact of the matter is, thousands of people are arrested every single day in Tennessee alone. That means that at least twice as many people out their learn that that a loved one has been arrested and needs to be bailed out. That is not a fun thing to discover. Something like this can leave a person shocked and confused. Luckily, there are people out there who can help.

If you need bail help in the State of Tennessee, then you need to talk to the professional bail agents here at Memphis Bail Bonds. For over 30 years, we have been helping clients deal with the shock of a loved one’s arrest. We help our clients understand the bail process, and get their loved one out of jail quickly and affordably.

If you suddenly find yourself in need of bailing someone out of jail, do not panic. You can trust that the bail agents here at Memphis Bail Bonds will have your back. We provide all of the following to our clients:

  • 24/7 Bail bond service
  • 20% Discount
  • Phone approvals
  • 0% Interest payment plans
  • No hidden fees – unlike other bail agencies
  • No collateral with working signer
  • Se habla Espanol

Do not let the shock of a loved one’s arrest prevent you from lending a hand. Just because you don’t know much about the bail process does not mean that you cannot help. Just talk to one of our agents. They will be more than happy to answer your questions about the bail process and your loved one’s arrest. After talking to one of our agents, you will see that there is nothing to worry about.

Do you need to talk to a bail agent right now? No worries, our agents are always available, just call (615) 544-0000 or click Chat With Us now.

Why We Love What We Do

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Bail bonds don’t exist because the bail bond companies and the government want your money. Bail bonds exist because you have the right to be protected and, despite any crime you did or did not commit, the government wants to help you protect your rights. It might be a little convoluted that the government is trying to both punish you and protect you, but you have rights either way.

  • You have the right to non-excessive bail.

  • You have the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

These are two of the most important rights bail bond companies serve to protect for people who have been arrested.

Bail is expensive to pay, but having a third party bail bond company like Memphis Bail Bonds is very helpful and more affordable. Bail bond companies do not have the power to reduce the set bail amount that the judge has given. Only the judge can lower the bail amount. But what bail bond companies like Memphis Bail Bonds does is ask you to only pay 10% of the bail amount. If you don’t use a bail bond, you would need to pay 100% of it.

Memphis Bail Bonds is very friendly and understanding and will help every client who needs it. You won’t be turned away because you did this crime. Innocent until proven guilty resonates well in bail bond companies.

So, don’t think all bail bond companies are only in it for your money. Some, like Memphis Bail Bonds have been doing this their whole lives because they truly want to make someone’s day a little better.

To learn more about our services, feel free to call Memphis Bail Bonds at 615-544-0000. Consultation is always FREE!

Animal Abuse Now Illegal at the Federal Level

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Winter hasn’t even officially arrived yet and already Tennessee is beginning to see winter weather. This means that all pet owners should get ready to really start taking care of their pets this winter. This is especially true for pets who spend a lot of time outdoors. Failing to do so can get a person into trouble for animal abuse here in Tennessee.

On top of that, a new law has been signed into effect at the federal level surrounding animal abuse. This means that if a person abuses an animal, they can face charges at both the state and federal level.

The PACT Act

Surprisingly, there hasn’t been a federal law that prevents animal cruelty here in the United States until recently. The only thing that came close was the Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act that was signed into law back in 2010. That law only made it a crime to abuse an animal if the person filmed it. This law came about in response to a horrible internet trend where small animals were crushed by people stepping on them and then the videos were uploaded online.

This law had an unfortunate loophole that meant people who abused animals but didn’t film the act would not get into trouble, at least at the federal level. Luckily, many states have their own laws about animal abuse that likely covered the issue.

However, this has all changed thanks to a new law recently signed into effect. The Prevent Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act was passed through Congress and signed into law by President Trump. Under this new federal law, it is now illegal for a person to purposefully burn, crush, drown, suffocate, impale, or perform any other violent act that causes serious bodily injury to an animal.

If a person is caught breaking this law, they can face federal felony charges, fines, and up to 7 years in prison.

Animal Abuse in Tennessee

Here in Tennessee, animal abuse is outlawed by Penal Code (PC) 597. PC 597 is what is known as a wobbler offense, this means it can either be charged as a misdemeanor or as a felony depending on the facts of the case and the person’s criminal record.

When charged as a misdemeanor, a person faces:

  • Up to 1 year in county jail.
  • A max fine of $20,000.

When charged as a felony, a person faces:

  • 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years in state prison.
  • A max fine of $20,000.

Some additional consequences for both levels of the charges can include:

  • Having the animal permanently removed from the abuser’s care.
  • Paying for the housing costs of the animal during the trial.
  • Completing counseling as a part of probation.
  • An extra year added to the sentence if the abuse involved a deadly weapon.

Take Care of Animals

Animals are living creatures just like humans and they deserve the same care and respect as people. They also deserve the same protections, which is what this new federal law provides. Now, no matter where a person is in the United States, if they abuse an animal, they will face federal charges.

This law comes at a good time of year. With all of the cold weather of winter, pet owners need to take the proper precautions to keep their animal healthy and safe. Failing to do so can get them into legal trouble here in Tennessee, and maybe even at the federal level as well.

What do you think of the country’s new animal abuse law? Is it about time, or did we really need this law at all? Let us know what you think in the comments down below.

Bailing Someone out Today Wasn’t a Part of the Plan

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Bailing someone out of jail is never something that people plan on doing. Unfortunately, it is just something that is thrust into their arms. They find out that a friend or family member has been arrested and they want to help out. However, they have no idea how to really do so since they never planned on needing bail before.

This is where Memphis Bail Bonds comes into play. We understand how stressful bailing someone out of jail can be, so we try to make it easier for our clients. Not only do we make bail easy for our clients, but we make it affordable as well. This way, our clients can rescue their loved ones from jail whether or not they were planning on doing so when they woke up that morning.

We make bail easy just by being there for our clients. Our agents can be reached all day, every day. They will be more than happy to answer a client’s questions and guide him or her through the entire bail bond process. Our clients never have to face bail alone. Just knowing that someone is there can make dealing with anything, even bail, easier.

On top of that, we also make bail cheaper. For starters, our bail bonds only cost 10% of the bail that they are for. So, if someone’s bail is set at $20,000, then their bail bond from us will only cost $2,000. We also provide every client with personalized payments plans, and qualified clients can earn discounts to help reduce the cost of the bail bond even further.

People often don’t plan on bailing someone out of jail when they wake up in the morning. However, they also didn’t plan on a loved one getting arrested. Luckily, something like this can easily be fixed by contacting Memphis Bail Bonds. Our agents will happily help their clients rescue someone from jail, they will provide all of the following:

  • 24/7 Bail bond service
  • 20% Discount
  • Phone approvals
  • 0% Interest payment plans
  • No hidden fees
  • No collateral with working signer
  • Se habla Espanol

Are you ready to begin bailing out your loved one? If so, you can talk to a bail agent for free by calling (615) 544-0000 or by clicking Chat With Us now.

Driving with Pets Can Be Distracting

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Just about everyone knows that driving while distracted can be a very dangerous practice. One second of not paying attention is all it takes for a driver to find himself in a bad accident. That is why a driver needs to constantly give their full attention to the road while driving.

In order to encourage drivers to remain focused, lawmakers usually enact laws that limit what drivers can do while driving. Some of the basics here in Tennessee include:

  • No texting while driving.
  • No talking on the phone while driving.
  • No using other electronic devices while driving.

Tennessee laws don’t cover all of the bases when it comes to distracted driving. For instance, eating while driving is not illegal in Tennessee, though it is considered to be a type of distracted driving. An Ohio town is taking distracted driving laws a step further in order to protect drivers and their furry companions.

Starting December 20th, drivers in Mantua, Ohio can be ticketed for distracted driving if they have an animal in their lap. The offense will only be a misdemeanor, which means a small fine and no possibility of jail time. However, any ticket price will be more than a driving pet owner really wants to pay.

Distracted driving is not something that any driver should do. Unfortunately, driving with a pet can be very distracting. For their safety, and the safety of the driver, the pet should remain in another section of the vehicle, away from the driver. This way, they cannot interfere with the driver’s task and inadvertently cause an accident.

Can Minors Drink in Tennessee?

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As holidays such as Christmas and New Year’s roll around, there are plenty of parties to attend. Families get together to catch up and reflect on the passing year. These parties are full of fun, and typically, full of drinking. As long as there is no driving after the drinking, this is no problem for adults. After all, they can drink whenever they like.

However, problems can arise when the kids, especially teens, see all of the adults drinking. The fact that teens want to grow up sooner rather than later is no secret. One of their favorite requests is to join their parents and other adult relatives in drinking.

Some parents are fine with this request. They see no problem with it since the teen is in a safe and controlled environment surrounded by trusted adults. However, this is a problem in the State of Tennessee. If a parent or guardian is not careful, they could wind up in trouble with the law.

The Law in Tennessee

Here in Tennessee, and the rest of the United States, the legal age for a person to begin consuming alcohol is 21. Anyone under the age of 21 who consumes alcohol is breaking the law. The state of Tennessee makes it a crime to give or sell alcohol to a minor with Business and Professions Code 25658.

Under Business and Professions Code 25658, selling or furnishing alcohol to a minor is a misdemeanor offense. The law can apply to anyone who gives alcohol to a minor, or any minor who gets access to alcohol through the use of a fake ID.

What many people do not realize, is that this law applies to anyone who gives alcohol to a minor. This includes parents or guardians of the minor in question. If a minor is found to have a blood alcohol concentration of (BAC) 0.05% or greater, then the parent could face misdemeanor charges.

The Penalties

In Tennessee, parents who are found guilty of providing their child, who is a minor, with alcohol face misdemeanor charges. This means that they can face:

  • Up to 1 year in county jail.
  • A max fine of $1,000.
  • Some combination of fine and jail time.

These penalties are just slightly better than what a random person would face for breaking Business and Professions Code 25658. In addition to the above penalties, a person breaking this law would also be required to complete at least 24 hours of community service. If the person knowingly sold alcohol to a minor they, or the business, can lose their license to sell alcohol.

If someone under the age of 21 purchases or consumes alcohol on their own, they will face:

  • A $250 fine.
  • 24 to 32 hours of community service.
  • A 1 year suspension of their driver’s license, or a 1 year delay on being able to obtain their license.
  • Subsequent offenses lead to increased penalties for the minor in question.

Keep the Holidays Safe

While kids, especially teens, are always excited to grow up in a hurry, there are some things that should wait. Consuming alcohol is definitely one of those things. Not only is it not a great idea to allow a minor to consume alcohol, it can also get an adult into legal trouble. Even if the adult in question is the parent or guardian.

If a person wants to stay out of trouble this holiday season, then they need to drink responsibly. This means knowing their limits, having a designated driver (DD), and not allowing minors to consume alcohol. So long as a person does that, they can close out the year with loved ones and not behind bars.

Bicycles and DUI’s

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It’s a well known fact that if you drink to much and than get behind the wheel of your vehicle, you’ll get a DUI, which comes with several life altering consequences. In order to preserve their driver’s license and reputation, many Tennessee residents who decide they’re going out for a night on the town, decide to leave their car at home and ride their bike instead. The theory is that if they’re on a bike, they don’t have to worry about getting charged with a DUI. Or do they?

According to the Tennessee Vehicle Code Section 21200.5, riding a bike after drinking is actually a very bad idea and one that can get you in legal hot water. The charge is called Cycling Under the Influence (CUI.) The good news is that you won’t be in quite as much trouble as if you’d driven. The fine connected to biking and drinking is only $250. You won’t serve any jail time. While the court won’t sentence you to jail time, it’s likely that the patrol officer who catches you biking while under the influence will have you stay in jail until you’ve sobered up.

Don’t assume that just because the penalty doesn’t require jail time that the charge isn’t a serious one. It is. It’s an official misdemeanor which means you’ll have a criminal record which can have a negative impact on several areas of your life. If you’re charge with a CUI an are under 21, the prosecutor can add drinking as a minor to the charges which can result in a suspended driver’s license.
Cycling under the influence includes cycling while drunk and under the influence of other drugs. If you’ve consumed an illegal substance, additional charges may be added.

The best way to deal with a CUI is by hiring an experienced lawyer.