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The Penalties of Dogfighting in Tennessee

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The Penalties of Dogfighting in Tennessee

When it comes to owning animals, people are supposed to treat the animal with the same respect that they would a human. If a person does not take care of an animal, then they can face animal abuse charges. Animal abuse on its own is pretty bad, but forcing an animal to fight another animal for personal amusement is another thing entirely.

Here in Tennessee, the state has its own separate law regarding dogfights. Tennessee Penal Code 597.5 for a person to own a dog with the intent of having it engage in a fight. This law also makes it illegal to be a spectator of a dog fight.

The penalties for Tennessee’s dogfighting laws vary between misdemeanor and felony depending on the actual crime the person is accused of. If a person is caught in a place where they know a dogfight is being prepared, then they will only face misdemeanor charges. This will get them up to 1 year in county jail and/or a max fine of $5,000.

Most other forms of violation of this law will result in felony charges. This can earn a person anywhere from 16 months to 3 years in prison with a max fine of $50,000. This proves just how seriously the state of Tennessee takes this offense.

If a person suspects that a dog is being trained for dogfights, or that these kinds of fights are being held in their area, they need to report it to local authorities. The police will handle things and help save the abused animals.

Southern Tennessee Set a New Record This Summer

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Southern Tennessee Set a New Record This Summer

Southern Tennessee is pretty well known for having hot summers. As of late, the region has regularly set new high temperature records each year. As summer comes to a close, state monitoring data shows that Southern Tennessee recently set another record that is not great for its inhabitants.

This last summer, Southern Tennessee went for 87 days without having clean air. The federal government has health standards set for all sorts of things, one thing being air quality. Breathable air is considered to have an ozone pollution level that is less than 70 parts per billion. From June 19th to September 14th, some part of Southern Tennessee had ozone levels that were well above that.

Even after the ozone pollutant levels dropped in the area, they still remained at moderate levels. This is all a big deal due to the fact that these pollutants can cause asthma and other respiratory illnesses. Breathing this kind of air is not healthy for people, especially after breathing this kind of pollution for over 2 months.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District states that while this was a rough summer, the highest pollutant levels experienced this year are actually lower than the highs from 2017. The streak of bad air is not something that Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) uses to determine the severity of smog and other pollution. The EPA only worries about the highs that are experienced in an area.

Regardless of what the EPA and other agencies look at, this data is not a good think. Nobody wants to breathe air that is that polluted for extended lengths of time. Many experts who monitor environmental data such as this believe that it should be a wakeup call, and that more needs to be done. If not, Southern Tennessee and other largely populated areas may start to experience worse pollution days.

Is Your House Being Watched by Burglars?

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Is Your House Being Watched by Burglars?

There are various stereotypes that surround the idea of someone breaking into your home. It could be that a masked stranger breaks into your home in the middle of the night and steals your personal belongings while you sleep. It could also be that the burglar wears all black and sneakily climbs through a window in the dead of night while getting away with your television or gaming systems. It doesn’t matter which of these stigmas, or any others, you may have about a burglar because both of them are probably wrong.

According to Dr. Joseph Kuhns, one in four home robberies actually involve a friend or the homeowner or renter and take place in the afternoon. In fact, many times when someone breaks into your home it’s not the first time they have been there. They may have already “cased you home” If you’ve never heard of the term “casing a house,” it’s when burglars watch your home for a few days prior to their planned break-in to watch your habits to determine what the best time to break in is.

We want to help you prevent your home being cased by a burglar and, in turn, burglarized. The first sign that someone may be watching your home, or a home on your block, is a new car appears and stays parked for long periods of time. If the car doesn’t belong to you or anyone on your street and has darkly tinted windows you might want to be suspicious. Further, if you see strangers walking or running down your street – you may want to keep a watchful eye. Keep in mind that they could be from another neighborhood, but if they spend long periods of time looking at your home, take pictures of your home, or are not dressed appropriately, you should contact local authorities.

The next clue to look for is if someone knocks on your door and asks to borrow a phone, is trying to solicit a product, or offer a service you should be wary. It is smart to ask them to wait outside or simply ask them to leave because they could be casing the inside of your home for entry points, pets, and the layout of rooms within your home. It is also smart to keep an eye out for strange flyers in your door or marking on your home. These are often ways professional burglars signal homes to other burglars.

It’s your home and it’s up to you to protect it. If you ever have a gut feeling that something, or someone, is not right it might be a smart idea to invest in a security system or security camera. There is no reason to be paranoid that every single stranger you see is a potential threat, these are simply warning signs to look for. If you notice several of these signals, you may want to alert authorities and your neighbors to keep an extra eye out for intruders.

The 3 Different Levels of Crimes

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The 3 Different Levels of Crimes

When it comes to breaking the law, most people know they shouldn’t do that because if they do, they will face consequences. However, while people may understand this concept pretty easily, what they may not realize is that there are varying levels when it comes to breaking the law. Different crimes earn different consequences. This is why people who speed receive different penalties than people who commit murder.

There are three different types of crimes, and they are:

• Infractions – Infractions are the low level offenses. These include most traffic violations and other smaller offenses such as jaywalking. These crimes are only punishable by small fines. A person will not receive jail time for an infraction.
• Misdemeanors – The middle level crimes are misdemeanors, and in the state of Tennessee, most crimes fall into this category. Some common misdemeanor crimes include petty theft, shoplifting, drunk in public, and drug possession. Misdemeanors are punishable by anywhere from 6 months to a year in jail, and/or a fine of no more than $1,000.
• Felonies – Felony crimes are the worst of the worst. Some examples of felonies include rape, murder, and vehicular manslaughter. Since these are some of these worst crimes possible, they also receive the harshest penalties. A person accused of a felony faces more than a year in prison, and/or a fine no larger than $10,000.

Breaking the law is never a good idea, no matter what kind of penalties a person may face. Nobody wants to have to pay fines, or face possible incarceration. That is why most people choose to follow laws rather than break them.

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