Different Ways Social Media can get you Into Legal Trouble

Posted on March 2, 2023 by crystal

Social media is supposed to be a fun way to stay connected to your family and friends, and for the most part, that’s exactly what it is. However, as some people have found out, there are a few different ways that social media can cause you to get into some legal trouble.

Getting a Too Personal with a Follower

Many people make friend via social media platforms and these friendships become long lasting and healthy. The problem is that it’s easy to cross the line on social media, until what you thought was an honest attempt to get to know someone results in stalking and harassment charges.

Online social media is a massive problem. This occurs when you start to become too invested in another person’s life and start forcing yourself into their DMs, become aggressive with the comments you leave on the other person’s posts can make them uncomfortable to the point that they will file charges.

Posting About Illegal Activity

A surprising number of people inadvertently attract police attention by posting about crimes they’ve been involved in. Some simply mention that they were at the scene of a crime. Some people will post images of stolen products. There have even been cases where people were charged and convicted of crimes because they posted detailed information about the crime and their involvement on their social media case.

If you have been involved with a crime or even in activity that seems suspicious, it’s in your best interest to keep the information off of your social media platforms. You don’t want to make it easy for the police to secure an arrest warrant.

The best way to stay out of legal trouble when you’re updating your social media accounts is making sure that you take a few minutes and consider each post. Is it something that will attract the attention of the police, could violate a copyright law, or make it appear that you have a questionable personality.

Posting Images That Aren’t Yours Without the Owner’s Permission

This is one that isn’t discussed as much as it should be. While you may not seem the harm in posting a picture you either found while surfing the ‘net or a sample from a photoshoot you recently had with a photographer, doing so is actually copyright infringement. If the photo’s actual owner is upset enough, they could file charges. This has happened a few times to large companies who posted photos they didn’t actually own. In most cases, the photo’s owner approached the company and asked for compensation

Can You Obtain Information About Your Tennessee Arrest

Posted on March 2, 2023 by crystal

Knowing you should have both your criminal and arrest records is one thing. Knowing how to acquire these reports is a whole different matter.

Since Tennessee’s arrest records are a matter of public record, you’re legally allowed access to the information, but to obtain it, you need to know where to go and who to talk to.

Many people assume that an arrest record isn’t the same as a conviction, they don’t need to worry about obtaining that particular record. However, you will be surprised by how much information that simple document contains.

When you read through your arrest record you’ll learn:

The suspect’s name
Date of birth
A physical description
The crimes the suspect has been charged with
Booking information

It’s not unusual for an arrest record to also include some information that provides insight into the investigation, why the police suspected the individual, and the person’s past behavior/arrests.

While you are entitled to your arrest record, it’s not always easy to get this report. The simplest way to do this is by going directly to the police station where you were arrested and asking for a copy. You will have to be prepared to show some proof of identity.

The second place you can contact for a copy of your arrest record is the county courthouse. It’s important to understand that you can’t go to any county courthouse, you must contact the one in the county where you were arrested.

The best time to obtain a copy of your arrest records is shortly after you’ve been arrested. Not only are recent records easier to obtain, having a copy of the record immediately following your arrest makes it possible for you to confirm that all the information included on the arrest record is accurate. If there is inaccurate in the arrest record, it is far easier to get it corrected in the days following your arrest than if you wait a month or longer.

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.

Professional Bail Help with Memphis Bail Bonds

Posted on November 12, 2020 by spiralmode

Everyone is always looking for a good deal. While it’s true that many people will simply make grocery purchases without shopping around, that does not always apply to larger purchases. Whenever someone is making a big purchase or spending a lot of money, they always do some shopping around to find the best deal available. This is even true for bailing someone out of jail. People shop for the bail agent that will give them the best deal.

Here at Memphis Bail Bonds, we are able to offer qualified clients a 20% discount on the price of the bail bond. Qualifying for the discount is extremely easy. All we need to offer a client the discounts is to have a co-signer for the bail bond to be a homeowner, have a private attorney, or be a member of a union, the military, or AARP. That’s all it takes. So long as one of the co-signers meets one of those requirements, the bail bond will cost 20% less. This is just one of the ways we help reduce the cost of bail bonds.

We can also help reduce the initial cost of the bail bond by allowing clients to pay for it with a payment plan. This helps reduce the upfront cost of the bail bond and make each subsequent payment more affordable. We work with all of our clients to create personalized payment plans that fit into their monthly budgets. This way, all of our clients will be able to afford to bail out their friends and family members.

If you need to bail a loved one out of jail and are looking for a deal, contact Memphis Bail Bonds. We will provide you with a cheap and affordable bail bond. This way, you will be able to rescue your loved one from jail and still get a good deal.

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