The word aggravated on a charge looks scary, but some people who are charged with aggravated trespassing don’t understand how the word applies to them. Sure, they know that they were on private property, but since they didn’t have a weapon, how can it possibly...
In 2013, during the aftermath that followed the bombing of the Boston Marathon, many Boston residents responded to knocks on their door. On the other side were angry and armed members of Boston’s SWAT team. They were engaged in massive manhunt for the suspects and...
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, with the exception of New Hampshire, every single state has laws in...
Any parent will admit that their relationship with their child can change on a day-to-day basis sometimes. There are times when everyone is getting along perfectly, and then there are times when arguments are more common than kind words. Thankfully, no matter what happens, even...
Now that holiday is 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...
Just about every driver out there has heard of the term DUI. They know that it is something that they never want to receive and that it has something to do with drinking and driving. What many people may not realize is that DUI covers...
One of the things that makes the American legal system confusing is that we have both criminal charges and civil charges. Criminal charges are a straightforward part of the legal process. If you break the law, you’re arrested and criminal charges are filed against you. You...
Assault in Tennessee is a complicated legal issue. There are so many different types of assault. One of the first things that come up in assault cases is whether the accused should be charged with misdemeanor assault or felony assault. Tennessee has three different types of...
No one wants to have their car impounded by the police. Trying to regain possession of your vehicle is time-consuming, stressful, and can be expensive. There are several reasons why the police will impound a vehicle, including: The driver didn’t have a valid driver’s license ...
Kingsport Bail Bonds has a long history with Tennessee's justice system. We've spent the past several years writing bail bonds for people all over the state after they've been charged with a crime and arrested. We've lost count of the number of bail bonds we've...
You're probably familiar with the term obstruction of justice, but do you actually know what it means? Cornell Law School defines obstruction of justice as: Obstruction of Justice is a serious offense that can damage your record and your reputation. In Tennessee, a person may be convicted...
One of the first things you must consider when dealing with an employer and an arrest issue is that Tennessee is an at-will-employment state. This means employers have the right to terminate an employee's employment status for any reason, including getting arrested. The state's at-will...