Believe it or not, there may be exceptions to the whole giving concept of the holiday spirit, where instead, you need to be greedy for yourself. At first, your loved ones may not understand, but when you explain yourself, then they will completely understand. Then...
Get ready for rainy days, Tennessee! Whether we get few rain days or many, it is best to check over your car so that it is weather-ready. It is wise to review safety driving tips for the rainy season. Doing both can prevent a number of...
What we do know is that in Tennessee, drivers are prohibited from using their cell phones while they are behind the wheel - with a few exceptions. What we do not know, really, is what the consequences are if we are caught doing so, illegally. Exceptions A...
Getting arrested could easily make you think that your life, as you know it, is over. But take a few minutes to think about the people you know - friends, family, coworkers, other acquaintances, and even strangers you see regularly at the grocery store or...
Social media has aided the police in making arrests but do not put yourself in that position to be one of these people. You could subconsciously post something that does not make you think, “I can get in real trouble for posting this” such as...
Contrary to popular belief, bail bond agents do not dress and talk like a bodyguard or club bouncer. Some may have the build of one but not all of us! You really have nothing to be afraid or intimidated of when you approach a bail...
Even though paying for a bail bond is significantly more affordable than paying for cash bail, some people still struggle more than others to meet the financial demands of the bail bond. All American Bail Bonds Knoxville understands that everyone has different financial situations, so...
We like to caution people to be aware of their surroundings because you can never really know what may suddenly happen. You could end up being an innocent person in the wrong place at the wrong time and, just like that, you’re in trouble. You...
Growing up, we’re all taught how to behave at home, in school, around friends, and with strangers. But we’re never exactly taught how to behave in court - as a defendant. We’re not expected to ever be in this position, that’s why. And while we...
You’re planning the ultimate Halloween celebration with your friends, but there’s one thing missing—your best buddy. They’re stuck in jail and struggling to find a way to bail out. They can’t afford cash bail on their own (or with your help) in the next few...
Anyone who pops in a DVD never likes sitting through any ads. Fortunately those can be skipped over. But then you get to that blue screen with all those words about copyright infringement. You can’t fast forward or skip over that. You’ve probably never read...
Slowly we are all beginning to realize how important social media is. What was once an online source for fun and relationship-keeping between friends has now grown to be a part of companies businesses and a useful tool for government services. That being said, watch...
Don’t cling to the thought that your recent arrest is going to prevent you from getting places in life. If you do, then yes, that will likely be the case. But instead, if you rise above the occasion, hold your head high, and do not...
In recent years, vaping has become a very popular ‘alternative’ to smoking cigarettes. Compared to smoking cigarettes, vaping is ‘healthier’ both for the individual and their environment. However, both vaping and smoking cigarettes continue to carry a social stigma with them - a coolness factor....
Summer is in full swing and we can tell you all are having the times of your lives! For some, maybe a little too much overboard fun… we seem to be bailing numerous individuals out of jail for having too much alcohol, then getting arrested...
Let’s be honest, if you’re a Netflix user, than you either:Have your own account but have shared your password with friends and family. Have the password to a friend or family member’s account, and use theirs instead of creating your own. Previously, sharing the password...
Infractions, Misdemeanors, and Felonies are the three classifications of law violations. The type of crime and the resulting punishment differentiate the three from each other.Infractions are petty offenses that are punishable by fines, seldom ever jail time. The most common infractions are driving and traffic...
Labor Day Weekend is a high travel weekend and if that is part of your plans, make sure you also plan on not getting arrested. You laugh now, but we’re serious. You might be surprised at how ‘easily’ you can get in trouble in another...
Detention in school was simply staying late one day and sitting in room with a handful of other students, and a teacher, doing homework or nothing at all. Detention outside of school, when you’re an adult is not quite the same. This is when you’re...