Most criminal cases don’t go to trial. They’re typically settled with a plea deal that lets someone plead guilty to a lesser offense than the one with which they were charged or in exchange for minimal or no jail time. If someone is innocent of the charge, however,...
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When can a selfie land you in trouble with the law?
Today, technology and mobile devices have transformed the way we share images, especially selfies. However, sharing certain types of selfies, particularly those involving minors, can lead to serious legal trouble under child pornography laws. Sharing anything that...
4 kinds of field sobriety tests
The police can ask drivers whether they have been drinking during traffic stops. If the police do not gather enough evidence by asking drivers questions, they may ask drivers to perform field sobriety tests. Field sobriety tests make drivers move around in ways that...
Don’t try to fool an alcohol breath test
Attempting to fool an alcohol breath test is a risky and often ineffective strategy that can lead to serious legal consequences. Although trying to manipulate breathalyzer results can be tempting after a motorist has been pulled over – especially if they know that...
What does Supreme Court ruling mean for federal bribery cases?
One of the more controversial decisions the U.S. Supreme Court made in the last days before the justices recessed for the summer involved a former mayor’s bribery case. The 6-3 ruling, however, is likely to affect federal bribery cases across the country. It’s been...
4 considerations in drug possession trials
Drug possession is a serious criminal charge in Mississippi. Being charged with drug possession could cause a defendant to not only spend time in jail and be expected to pay fines but it could also affect their job, housing, voting and education opportunities. During...
Signs of drunk driving officers may look for
As a general rule, police officers are not supposed to conduct random traffic stops. Even if it’s a time when they know that impaired driving is common – such as after 2:00 AM – they can’t randomly stop drivers just to give them breath tests. They usually need to see...
A criminal appeal does not involve new evidence
If you have been convicted of a criminal charge in Mississippi, you may be interested in appealing. Perhaps you feel that the conviction was clearly the wrong outcome. You want the appeals court to take another look at the case. People in your situation often believe...
Teen DUI in Mississippi: Consequences, options and guidance
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense, and in Mississippi, the law takes a strong stance against underage drunk driving. Mississippi essentially has a zero-tolerance law for drivers under the age of 21. It means that youths with any blood alcohol...
Did Mississippi decriminalize marijuana?
You may have heard that Mississippi decriminalized marijuana, and you may be wondering what that means for the use of marijuana products moving forward. After all, many states have now turned to legalization. Voters have authorized the use of both recreational and...
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