Brent M. Brumley Law Blog

Some prescription drugs are as dangerous to driving as alcohol and other hard drugs used today. And so, if a police officer in Mississippi notices signs of impairment while on the road, they could arrest you even when you were just following your doctor’s instructions...

The contemporary controlled substance status for many drugs in the United States has created an extensive black market for these drugs. As always, the motive is profit, but the misleading nature of the products is also leading to these individuals being arrested when...

Any Mississippi resident would naturally feel fearful when facing federal charges of any kind. Wire fraud is a common federal offense that should be taken seriously. What is wire fraud? Wire fraud is a serious crime charged at the federal level. The crime is committed...

If a Mississippi consumer is struggling with debt, bankruptcy can help them through liquidation or repayment. However, the FBI estimates 10% of bankruptcy cases are fraudulent. Bankruptcy fraud involves attempts to falsify information, and it takes several forms. Ways...

Of the 1.9 million people currently incarcerated individuals in the United States, the majority, 55%, are in state prisons whereas just 11% are housed in the Federal Bureau of Prisons. While it might seem that state prisons in Mississippi are far stricter on...

All states enact penalties for drunk driving because alcohol can slow response times and impair the judgment of drivers. Drunk driving stats put into perspective just how much of a problem drunk driving is in Mississippi and around the country. DUI stats overview The...

If a police officer suspects a drunk driver in Jackson, Mississippi, the officer may pull the driver over to conduct field sobriety tests. These tests check for driver impairment by having them perform certain activities. While there are several tests, three tests...

Being charged with DUI in Mississippi is not necessarily a major issue for some people; other than the payment of fines and enduring the increases in insurance premiums, some individuals can get on with their lives without an employment interruption. However, that is...

The new Mississippi parole laws will affect many incarcerated people in the state. Governor Tate Reeves believes in protecting the community while giving a measured approach to second chances. Here's what you need to know about the new parole laws in the state....

Sending out mass mailers for business opportunities could be a lucrative strategy. Even in the internet age, direct mail marketing might be successful. Of course, anything involving the U.S. mail has to be an honest endeavor. Those who engage in fraudulent activity...