When most people hear about credit card fraud, they automatically think about things like identity theft or cardholders who don’t pay off their balance each month. Few are aware that there’s another type of credit card fraud that involves credit card chargebacks.When you pay for...
Having tinted windows on your car while driving might reduce some of the glare you experience, tinted windows look cool, and they can help keep the interior of your car cooler. However, if you’re driving in Tennessee, you should know that the tinted windows you...
In today’s world, it is becoming increasingly important to protect ourselves from dangerous people. With the rise in crime rates and the prevalence of social media, it is easier for dangerous individuals to target unsuspecting victims. This is why it is crucial to educate ourselves...
One of the first things an officer often does when they pull you over for a traffic infraction is take a peek inside your car. In some cases, they’ll ask you to get out of the vehicle while they do a thorough search of the...
The issue of leashes is a sensitive subject for many dog owners. Some feel that if their dog is well trained, they shouldn’t be required to keep their dog on a leash. Others feel that whenever a dog isn’t on the owner’s private property, the...
We’re supposed to help out friends and loved ones when they’re in trouble. It’s one of those rules that we learn before we’re even in kindergarten. No matter what they do, we’re supposed to have their back.But there’s a dark side to helping out loved...
It seems like every time we turn around, a new law that takes away another one of our personal choices is in place. A perfect example of this is seatbelt laws.At this point, except New Hampshire, every single state has laws in place that force...
Over the past few years, the general population has become obsessed with drones. One of the best things about drones is the ability to use them to take pictures of things that simply aren’t possible to get through more conventional methods. Most of the time,...
One of the first things an officer often does when they pull you over for a traffic infraction is take a peek inside your car. In some cases, they’ll ask you to get out of the vehicle while they do a thorough search of the...
It’s a well-known fact that you’re not allowed to drive your car when you’re drunk, but there are a few laws that some people don’t know that prove booze and cars don’t mix. No Open Containers in the Car. Period! Even if you haven’t sipped booze, if...
One of the biggest fears many people have is not knowing the real cops from the fake cops. The fact that the news seems to be constantly playing some story about someone who was assaulted by a fake cop does nothing to ease anyone’s fears....
You just learned that one of your favorite people has been arrested. You want to help them out, but you’re not sure what you can do.The first thing you should do is try to contact them. This isn’t always easy since they are in jail....
As soon as you've been arrested, you want to be released. The problem is that you can't be released for many crimes until your bail has been set. Once you know how much bail is required to get you out of jail, you and your...
No one wants to sit in a jail cell longer than necessary. The longer you're locked up, the larger the financial, emotional, and even mental toll the experience takes on you. The good news is that there are some things you can do that will...
The bail bond industry is just like any other industry. Some agencies are truly wonderful and some that are only interested in scamming you out of money. Considering how serious your current situation is and the important role a bail bond agency is about to...
Many people assume that bail is automatically granted after an arrest. These same people believe that while bail may be higher for some than for others, everyone will receive the option to be released from jail. That simply isn’t the case.The truth is that while...
Agreeing to co-sign for a bail bond is not something you should take lightly. This is a huge responsibility and is something you should think long and hard about before you commit to it.The most obvious issue you need to consider is your financial responsibility....
When you are granted bail, you have two options. The first option is to post the entire amount and bail yourself out of jail. Your second option is to contact All American Bail Bonds and inquire about getting a bail bond.There are a few compelling...
Sometimes things don't go the way you want them to. For example, when you were first given probation rather than having to serve a prison sentence, you likely had every expectation that you would keep your head down and serve the probation period without incident....
What happens in the immediate hours following an arrest is what is called the booking process. This is when your official arrest record is updated. The booking process sounds like a quick 10-minute procedure, but it can really take quite a while depending on the...
Let's take a little history lesson, a rather important one. In grade school, we learn about the Constitution and Bill of Rights. These rights have protected the people for over 200 years and continue to do so, so it is imperative for the people to...