If a police officer pulls you over because they suspect you’ve been drinking, they may ask you to perform a series of tasks, commonly known as field sobriety tests. You may be required to walk in a straight line, stand on one leg and/or follow an officer’s finger with...
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Peer pressure can lead to criminal activity
One significant factor in many types of criminal activity is simply peer pressure. A person in a social environment may act in a way that they never would have acted on their own. One example of this is with underage drinking. Reports find that peer pressure is a...
DUI charges for sleeping in your car
Generally speaking, most DUI offenses occur when someone is actively operating their vehicle. A police officer may see signs of impairment in the way that they are driving, giving them reasonable suspicion to stop the car. The officer then administers a breath test,...
Private browsing does not eliminate all digital evidence
Digital evidence is very important to some criminal cases. With certain types of internet sex crimes, for example, the police may want to see a log of websites a person has visited or files that they have shared. For other types of crimes, such as drug manufacturing...
Do you have to let the police search your home?
If a police officer asks to search your home, you may feel you have no other choice than to agree. You may even think that your refusal will make you look suspicious. However, you have constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. Knowing your...
Drug possession defense strategies in Mississippi
An arrest for drug possession in Mississippi involves complex statutes and strict penalties. If convicted, your future could be in serious jeopardy. Those accused benefit from a clear understanding of how cases are built to shape the direction of their defense. ...
What to do if you are facing federal charges in Mississippi
A charge becomes federal when it involves a violation of federal law, typically because a federal agency like the FBI, DEA, IRS or ATF investigated it, the alleged offense crossed state lines, or it involved federal property or programs. Common examples include drug...
Penalties for disregarding the rules during an appeal
Appealing a criminal conviction requires more than disagreeing with the outcome of a case. Appeals in Mississippi must follow strict procedural rules, and failing to comply with those requirements can jeopardize the entire appeal. The Mississippi Rules of Appellate...
When is sexting activity unlawful?
Many people associate sexting with private communications between consenting adults. However, certain forms of sexting can lead to serious criminal consequences under Mississippi law and federal law. Understanding when sexting crosses the line from lawful behavior...
What is Mississippi’s legal limit?
Drivers in Mississippi need to be aware of the legal limit. Police officers often measure a driver's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) after a traffic stop, if they suspect impairment. If the driver is over the applicable BAC limit, the court can presume that they...
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