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What Is The Most Fun State To Live In?

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What Is The Most Fun State To Live In?

Congratulations to the State of Tennessee for being the Most Fun State in 2018.

According to Wallet Hub, the Golden State takes the cake when it comes to having fun. If you’ve been in Tennessee for a while, this makes complete sense to you. Of course Tennessee is a fun state to live in. There are so many activities for locals and tourist to do.

Wallet Hub put together their list by gathering information about each state’s entertainment and nightlife. The entertainment category had several sub-sections such as:

  • Number of Attractions
  • Variety of Arts
  • Ideal Weather
  • Restaurants
  • Amusement Parks
  • Golf Courses
  • Movie Theaters
  • Arcades
  • Fitness Centers
  • Marinas
  • Shoreline
  • Beach Quality
  • Access to Scenery
  • Number of State Fairs
  • Access of National Parks
  • Personal Spending of Recreation Services
  • State and Local Direct Expenditures

Each one of these sections in the entertainment category are weighted differently to add up a totally of 80 points possible. After looking at what the states were rated on, it’s really no surprise that Tennessee came in first. After all, we are known for our amazing beaches and coastline. Some state can’t compete in those categories.

There were only 20 point available for the states to make in the Nightlife section. The Nightlife category fails to take into consideration more family friendly states. States where there is no nightlife, but have more park events would rank lower here, but could make up for it in the entertainment category. That is why it’s no surprise that Nevada, where Las Vegas is located, is ranked first in the nightlife category.

The following are the smaller subsections of the Nightlife category:

  • Average Beer and Wine Price
  • Movie Costs
  • Nightlife Options
  • Access to Bars
  • Time of Last Call
  • Music Festivals
  • Performing-Arts Theater
  • Casinos

If you still want to live in a fun state, but you’re planning on leaving the state of Tennessee, don’t worry. New York, Florida, Illinois, and Nevada round out the top five most fun states. States where you might want to avoid for their lack of fun would be: Alabama, Rhode Island, Vermont, Delaware, Mississippi, and West Virginia. The states that are the least fun are also some of the smaller states that are nestled next to more exciting states.

If lists like this influence your choice on where to live, then that’s good news for Tennesseens. Tennessee typically makes the top five in most lists like this. If you don’t agree with this list, then you may want to take a stroll down the Pacific Coast Highway. There’s plenty to do, and many places to have fun in the golden state.

 

Citizens Push For Tougher Hit & Run Laws

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Citizens Push For Tougher Hit & Run Laws

A recent string of hit and run accidents has shaken the Los Angeles community to its core. In April there were four fatal hit and run accidents that are particularly troubling. These accidents took place on the 110 Freeway and were within a three-mile section. The hit and run accidents involved the deaths of one pedestrian, two cyclists, and one man who was in his wheelchair when he was struck.

Los Angeles’s Vision Zero Called to Task

Vison Zero is a program that was created in 2015 by the Los Angeles Mayor, Eric Garcetti after he became aware that more than 200 people who are either walking or biking near streets are struck and killed each year. He was horrified to learn that in Los Angeles, the leading cause of death in children is traffic collisions, many of which are hit and run accidents.

The programs purpose was to not only create more awareness amongst motorists, but to also help experts like transportation engineers, policymakers, and local law enforcement together to explore ways that the streets can be made safer for everyone.

The ultimate Vision Zero goal was to eliminate pedestrian/cyclist vs motorist deaths by 2025.

When it was first created, support for the Vision Zero program was high, but this recent string of fatal accidents has people questioning how effective the program really is. The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition has become the most vocal group that’s questioning the Vision Zero program. They claim that while city officials and police were excited in the program’s early days, in recent months little action has been taken to reduce cyclist/motorist collisions.

Changes Brought on by Vision Zero

Vision Zero has triggered some changes. The city has identified the streets and crosswalks that are the highest risk of pedestrian/cyclist vs car accidents. In these areas, the city has posted signs alerting motorists to pay attention, used electronic signs that alert motorists of their actual speed, and taken steps to improve crosswalk visibility, yet despite all of this, the city didn’t experience a 20% decrease in the number of pedestrian/car collisions it was hoping for. The number of accidents did decrease but only by 3%.

The Mayor Steps in

While the mayor hasn’t precisely agreed with claims that a sense of apathy currently surrounds the Vision Zero program, he recently stated that he still believes in the program and that he remains committed to ending the troubling hit and run deaths. The first step in improving the program and hopefully saving lives was increasing the Vision Zero budget to $91 million, which is triple the original budget.

With Vision Zero not reaching its goals, motorists should expect that activists will start pushing for more drastic measures, such as stiffer penalties for striking pedestrians and increased patrolling and camera usage to ensure that the drivers involved in hit and run accidents are caught.

 

As A Tenant, Can You Legally Withhold Rent?

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As A Tenant, Can You Legally Withhold Rent?

The relationship between tenants and their landlords can be complicated. Often what one person in the relationship thinks of as fair, the other considers the short end of the stick. It’s not unusual for tenants to get so fed up with a landlord, that they decide to force the landlord into taking action by withholding rent. While withholding rent until repairs have been made is allowed, in Tennessee, the laws surrounding the decision are complicated.

When Can A Tenant Withhold Rent?

H&S §17920.3 which is also called Tennessee’s State Housing Law, is a law that has been adapted by nearly all of Tennessee’s cities as well as the state’s legislators. The law clearly stipulates the minimum requirements the landlords must do with regards to things like:

  • Overall condition of the structures on the property

  • Heating/cooling systems

  • Lighting

  • Ventilation

Additional Tennessee state law, Civil Codes § 1941.1 and § 1941.3 stipulates the bare minimum amenities the landlord must provide each of their tenants. Issues addressed by Civil Codes § 1941.1 and § 1941.3 include:

  • Weather protection

  • Plumbing

  • Maintenance for basic safety features including floors, rails, and stairways

  • Sanitary issues (including trash receptacles, rodent control, and debris removal)

  • Locks for doors and windows

If the minimum requirements laid out in H&S §17920.3 and Civil Codes § 1941.1 and § 1941.3 aren’t meant, the tenant should contact the landlord and make them aware of the situation. If the landlord doesn’t respond or make any effort to bring the building up to code, the tenant can choose to withhold rent until something gets done to bring the building up to code. However, before you stop paying your rent, there are few legal technicalities you need to be aware of.

Hoops Tenants Have To Jump Through Before They Can Legally Withhold Rent In Tennessee

You can’t simply decide that you’re going to withhold your rent until your landlord takes care of a problem that you’ve been complaining about. The Tennessee court system has some requirements you have to meet first.

These requirements include:

You have to prove that the repair you require is in clear violation of H&S §17920.3, Civil Codes § 1941.1 or § 1941.3 You can’t withhold rent simply because you’re annoyed about something. When you decide to withhold rent, you have to be able to prove to the court that:

  • You weren’t the cause of the problem.

  • That the problem is clearly a health or safety hazard.

  • That you reported the issue to your landlord and also provided them with a reasonable deadline for making the repair, a deadline that they blatantly ignored. The amount of time to provide the landlord to correct the problem often depends on the problem itself. For some repairs, the state of Tennessee allows the landlord up to a month to repair the issue, but for other issues, such as a broken door or window lock, the problem needs to be corrected right away.

When you decide that you are going to withhold rent in order to get repairs done on the property, you should be prepared for your landlord to react badly. They may even try to evict you. If this happens, you’ll need to appear in court and provide the judge with evidence that you adhered to all local laws.

Before withholding rent, you need to contact the local court system for your county or city. Different cities have different rules about rent. It’s not unheard of for a city to require the rent that you’re not paying the landlord be directed to a city escrow account.

Are Minors Allowed To Have Alcohol Under Parents Supervision?

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Are Minors Allowed To Have Alcohol Under Parents Supervision?

Some parents out there who are dealing with minors and drinking tend to take a different approach to the matter. Many parents would flat out ban their children from drinking until they are of legal age to do so. However, some parents prefer to allow their underage children to drink, but only under their supervision. The idea is that this way, the child can learn about alcohol and its effects under the watchful eye of the parent.

In many states around the country, this is a common practice. The problem with this method, is that it is actually illegal within the state of Tennessee.

Here in Tennessee, minors are not allowed to possess alcohol, and they definitely are not allowed to consume it.

An adult allowing any minor to consume alcohol in their home is against the law under Business and Professions Code 25658.2. Breaking this law is a misdemeanor offense, which means a person could face up to 1 year in jail and up to a $1,000 fine. What’s worse is that would only be one of the charges a person would face for allowing a minor to consume alcohol.

In all likelihood, a person could also be charged with Penal Code 272, which makes it illegal for anyone to help a minor commit an unlawful act, such as possessing and consuming alcohol. This is another misdemeanor offense and can earn a person up to a year in jail, and a possible fine of $2,500.

Things can get even worse if the minor then proceeds to get behind the wheel of a car and cause an accident, which is why it is best to simply wait until they are older before allowing them to have any alcohol. This way, everyone stays safe and no one ends up breaking the law.

Posting Bail Has Its Many Benefits

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Posting Bail Has Its Many Benefits

When someone is arrested for a crime, then they post bail, there are two thoughts on the situation. One thought comes from some strangers, “Great, a criminal back on the streets.” The second thought comes from family and friends, “He or she can get some freedom back!” Whether you see the negativity or positivity in posting bail, there are many benefits to posting bail, some you may not have considered.

  • The defendant can return to work, receive paychecks, and pay off bills and support the family.

  • The defendant can spend more time surrounded by supportive loved ones.

  • The defendant can better prepare for their trial.

  • If a defendant posts bail, they are not in jail and your tax dollars are not going to this defendant.

  • Jails and prisons are filled with non-violent and violent criminals.

If you know someone in need of a bail bond in Tennessee, please contact Free At Last Bail Bonding at 615-242-3733 or chat with a representative online. Consultation is FREE, so speak with one of our skilled bail agents and feel free to ask any questions you may have regarding posting bail. Ask about our zero down bail bonds and discount we offer to see if you qualify. We are open 24/7, so we’re always ready to assist you. Call us today!

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How To Deal With Getting Pulled Over By The Cops

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How To Deal With Getting Pulled Over By The Cops

Getting pulled over by the police is always, on some level, nerve-racking, whether you know what the reason for getting pulled over is or not. Maybe you are drinking and driving, or maybe you do not know that your taillight is out. You do not want to make a wrong move, but you also do not want to look nervous to the point that you look suspicious. Hopefully these tips will help you out if you get pulled over:

  • Pull over in a safe place as soon as possible.

  • Turn off your car.

  • Turn your inside lights on.

  • Roll down the window when the officer approaches.

  • Do not make quick, sudden movements before the officer walks up, even if you are getting your license since reaching into your purse can raise suspicion.

  • Keep your hands on the wheel.

  • Retrieve your license, registration, and insurance when the officer requests it.

  • You can refuse the officer if he or she asks to search your vehicle, but items in plain sight can be used to their advantage; like if they see a bottle of liquor in the passenger seat.

If you end up arrested, remember that you have the right to remain silent and the right to a lawyer; the arresting officer should remind you of that. Once you are booked and arraigned, you may be allowed to bail out of jail.

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How Helpful Are Online Reviews

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How Helpful Are Online Reviews

In today’s modern age, we are able to research anything thanks to the internet. We can even research a company before we give them our business. This has given consumers a better way to learn more about a company, and hopefully prevent them from being scammed.

However, even with all of this knowledge of reviews, there are still some people out there that do not think reviews play that big of a roll in business. These people would be wrong. Reviews are very important to businesses.

A large percentage of people like to look up the reviews of different businesses before deciding which one to use.

Just think how many times you have used reviews to determine where to have lunch in a new city.

Often times, the problem with reviews, is that most people do not take the time to leave one unless they feel they were wronged in some way. This leads to a surplus of negative reviews out there for some companies. Even one bad review can have large consequences for a company. It can be hard to recover from, especially since good reviews are hard to get.

This has led to a surplus of negative reviews out there, which causes many people to choose the company with the least amount of negative reviews.

While these negative reviews can be very bad for most companies, some have learned to turn it into an advantage. There are actually companies out there that will put negative reviews on their competitors. This lowers their competitor’s scores and makes it harder for them to get clients, which in turn makes things easier for the bad company.

Reviews are very important to companies, and that is why the good ones try so hard to take care of their clients. If you have found a company that you like, and you want it to continue to do well, leave a positive review for it online. Doing so will help other people find the same kind of amazing help that you found, which will help the business stay around.

Dog Bite Laws In Tennessee

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Dog Bite Laws In Tennessee

Nobody likes to get hurt, especially when someone else could have and should have taken measures to prevent the incident from happening. One kind of such incident is dog bites. There is not a single person alive who would want to get bitten by a dog.

The state of Tennessee has strict liability laws when it comes to dog bites. In most instances, the dog owner is liable if their dog bites someone. This means that the person who was bit has the right to seek legal compensation from the animal’s owner.

Some states limit when a dog owner is liable for their dog biting someone. For instance, some states only hold the owner liable if the dog has proven to be violent or vicious in the past. However, that is not the case in the state of Tennessee.

Regardless of whether or not the dog has bitten someone in the past, the owner is still liable for anyone their dog injures by biting.

The only time a person is not liable for their dog biting someone is if the person who was bit was trespassing on the owner’s private property.

Due to this fact, it is important for dog owners to keep their pets safe in their home or yard. If the dog gets out and bites someone, that person has the legal right to seek legal compensation from the dog’s owner.

How Does Bail Affect Credit Score

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How Does Bail Affect Credit Score

Most bail bond companies, such as Free At Last Bail Bonding, accept credit cards as a form of payment. Credit is most peoples’ preferred method of paying for things, especially if these things are on the more expensive side, like bail. However, most people wonder if paying for bail negatively affect credit score? Does it look bad on my statement?

Paying for a bail bond with a credit card is treated the same as if it was a credit card payment for a couch. It is like a cash advance. The bail bond payment is paid for. When you get your statement and notice that payment is due for your credit card, then you must pay it. The only way paying for a bail bond with a credit card might hurt your credit score, is if you fail to pay off your credit card. We all know that failing to make payments on a credit card yields more troubles than you would want, especially when a person already has a jail and bail situation to worry about.

Talk to your Free At Last Bail Bonding representative; they can show you all the ways payments can be accepted and can work with you to create a customized payment plan. Free At Last Bail Bonding wants to make this process as simple as possible for you. Free At Last Bail Bonding can be reached online or at 615-242-3733. Talk to one of our reliable bail agents for a FREE consultation. Ask any questions you may have. Learn about our no down payment bail bonds and discounts we offer. We work around the clock, so feel free to call us anytime!

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Is Shoplifting A Felony?

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Is Shoplifting A Felony?

If you know someone who recently got into trouble for shoplifting, you are probably very concerned about him or her. You wonder how much trouble a person can get into for shoplifting. How serious of an offense is it to steal something from a store or other place of business?

Well, the answer to that depends on what was stolen. If the item was something small or inexpensive, then the offense won’t be too serious. However, if something large or multiple things that have a combined total of more than $950, then things will be more serious.

Shoplifting in Tennessee is only a misdemeanor offense.

This is because most people do not steal things that are worth more than $950. If a person steals anything that has a combined total less than that, then they will only face a misdemeanor charge.

If the person steals more than $950 worth of items, then he or she could face felony charges. A person also faces felony charges for shoplifting if they have been convicted of felony shoplifting before.

Shoplifting is a serious offense, and can get a person into real trouble. If you know someone who was recently arrested for shoplifting or any other offense, you should bail him or her out of jail. This can be done easily by contacting the professionals at work here at Free At Last Bail Bonding.

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