A bill that would allow the sale and consumption of marijuana at county fairs in California is gaining traction in the state legislature and could have an impact on how other states such as Tennessee will proceed. The bill, AB 148, was introduced by Assemblymember...
In the realm of criminal law, understanding the distinctions between theft, robbery, and burglary is crucial for both law enforcement and the general public. These three offenses share similarities, yet they differ significantly in their elements and penalties. Theft Theft, commonly referred to as larceny, involves the...
Most people have a lot of questions and concerns when it comes to dealing with bail. This is largely because most people don't know a whole lot about bail in the first place. After all, they never expected to need bail. Still, that doesn't mean...
When you are trying to bail a friend or family member out of jail, you want help from a reliable bail agent. You want someone that will always be there for you, no matter what time it is. You want a bail bondsman that will...
Every year when it is tax season, we try and pull together everything we can think of that we could write off as deductions in our taxes: donations, cars, clothes, investments, you name it! Not everything can be tax deductible, as you know. This includes...
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...
Every parent has been there. They need to quickly run into town for something such as a gallon of milk, an emergency dental appointment, or to pick up something from work. You don’t want to bring your child with you, but you’re not sure if...
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....
Now that the holidays are here, your weekends are filling up fast with parties at your place and your friends’ places. That means you need to have a pumped-up playlist of the latest chart-topping songs, a fridge full of alcohol, and the most down-to-earth friends....
When the holidays roll around, people do a lot of traveling. They all want to go out and see their families and loved ones. Traveling for these reasons can be hectic, but it is pretty much always fun to see loved ones again. However, there...
The option to post bail is given depending on the offense of which one may be accused. In Tennessee, bail bonds may be secured to cover the bail costs. The service is beneficial to individuals who do not have enough money to post the bail...
As a parent, nothing’s more frustrating than knowing your child is in jail. Like any other caring parent, you want to do everything possible to have your child walk out of jail quickly. Before your child can be released from jail, you must post the...