The vast majority of criminal prosecutions in Mississippi and around the country are resolved when the defendants enter into plea agreements with state prosecutors or U.S. attorneys. About 94% of state criminal convictions and 97% of federal criminal convictions are...
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When a nurse gets a DUI
Mississippi nurses may face serious consequences if they are ever convicted of driving under the influence. Section 73-15-17 of the Mississippi Code empowers and authorizes the Mississippi Board of Nursing to keep records, issue subpoenas, conduct hearings, cause...
Cocaine laws in Mississippi
Drug laws vary from state to state, and the particulars can vary significantly. Mississippi has statutes governing the possession and sale of cocaine, which determine the types of charges and potential punishments. If you're facing drug charges related to cocaine,...
What penalties do pilots convicted of DUI face?
Mississippi motorists who are convicted of driving while under the influence face fines and possible jail time, but the consequences of driving drunk can be even more serious for pilots. People who hold pilot’s licenses in the United States must comply with rules laid...
What are aggravating and mitigating factors?
When convicted of a crime in Mississippi, the next step of the trial process is determining the sentence. This can range from fines to probation to imprisonment, and juries or judges may decide the exact sentence. Depending on several factors, defendants may be...
Why people want a certain roadside drug test banned
No Mississippi adult wants to experience the fear and stress of realizing a cop is pulling them over. What can magnify your worries is a police officer administering drug tests. Regardless of what police officers in real life or on television might have you believe,...
Understanding drug scheduling and penalties
Drug offenses are taken very seriously in Mississippi. The drugs themselves, some chemicals used to make drugs, and certain related substances are listed under five schedules or categories. Schedule 1 Drug charges that apply to Schedule 1 will generally be related to...
Accessory crimes explained
Although someone might not commit a crime, they can still face charges for assisting another person with a criminal act. In such situations, the defendant would face an accessory charge. Persons arrested on felony accessory charges may face significant jail time if...
What is the RICO Act, and how is it used?
The RICO (Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act is a complicated legal statute used in Mississippi and other states, usually in organized crime cases. In many RICO cases, extortion, fraud, bribery or violence is committed by or linked to criminal...
Violent crime rates in Mississippi
A crime is a great determinant of a functional society. It affects people's perception of safety, economic development and quality of life. For people staying or living in Mississippi, here's a recent FBI statistics on the state's violent and property crimes. Crime...
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