When a person is suddenly thrust into a new experience, they can have trouble finding their footing. This is especially true in areas that have a lot of unique wording and terms that aren’t used in day to day life. For instance, people who have suddenly found themselves needing to bail someone out of jail. […]
Monthly Archives: October 2021
The Ins and Outs of Medical Malpractice
Mistakes happen. The problem is that when a member of the medical profession makes a mistake, there is a good chance that a person’s health and/or overall quality of life could be impacted. In some cases, a mistake could result in someone losing their life. According to the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (ABPLA,) […]
The Truth About Parking Lot Safety
We take parking lots for granted. We treat them like a casual place to leave our car while we run into a nearby building. We’re usually so focused on either getting to the store/office/school/government building or getting into our vehicle to go home, that we seldom stop and think about how dangerous parking lots really […]
The Connection Between Bail Reform and GPS Tracking
Over the past few years, bail reform has been a hot topic. Many people believe that the entire bail system needs to be rehauled. They believe that the current bail system in the United States makes it difficult for many people who are charged with relatively minor offenses to afford bail. As a result, they […]
Avoiding Jail Time While Your Out on Bail
Being out on bail doesn’t mean you’ve gotten a free ride and are once again able to do whatever you want. We would prefer it if you think of the time you’re out on a bail bond as an almost probationary run, a kind of test to see if you know how to control yourself […]
Social Media and Slander
Social media has a weird impact on our lives. We tend to think that we’re free to say anything we want on our social media accounts and that we never have to worry about the potential consequences of our words. As a result, we say things about people without realizing that those same words could […]
The Difference Between a State and Federal Warrant
Most of us know that the police can’t simply walk into our homes and start searching it unless you’ve given them permission to do so, or if they’ve gone through the correct legal channels and acquired a warrant. The same is true when it comes to arrests. While there are some exceptions, such as drunk […]
What Tennessee Charges are Eligible for Bail?
One of the first things people want to know is if the charges they’re currently facing make it impossible to get out on bail. The good news is that most people are eligible for bail. Alcohol-Related Offenses It doesn’t matter if you’re charged with public intoxication, operating a bicycle while under the influence, or if […]
Can you get a Bail Bond for a Federal Crime?
One of the great things about the American justice system is that we have a bail system that enables most people to be released from jail before their case has been concluded. If you don’t have enough money to cover the bail yourself, you can take advantage of a bail bond. We’re frequently contacted by […]
You’re Outside of Your Home State and Have Been Arrested! Are you Eligible for a Bail Bond?
Most of us know that a bail bond is something that exists so that you can work and spend time with your family while you wait for your criminal case to make its way through the incredibly slow legal process. But what happens if you’re arrested in a state that’s not your home state? Are […]