If you go to trial and are convicted, you may know that you have the right to an appeal. At this point, you might assume that you need to bring new evidence to court. Perhaps you believe that presenting additional evidence will allow the jury to see what really...
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Arrested for a DUI? Look at why the police stopped you
If the police have charged you with driving under the influence (DUI), it is important to take a broad approach to your defense. You need to examine all possible options, including looking at things that might seem insignificant to you. One of those might be why the...
How honest do you need to be with your defense attorney?
You may feel a mixture of emotions if facing criminal charges. Shame, guilt and embarrassment may be among them, even if you did nothing illegal. When you meet with your attorney, you may be reluctant to tell them everything for fear of what they might think of you if...
Beware of trying to measure your drinks this New Year’s Eve
If you are heading out this New Year, you might be wondering how much you can drink before driving home. If you are thinking this, you are setting yourself up for problems. Firstly it is important to remember that you do not need to be over the legal limit to pick up...
Is a plea deal right for you?
Many criminal cases are settled by plea deals so there is a good chance you will be offered one if you are facing charges. While these can be advantageous, they are not always the best option so it is crucial to examine your options thoroughly. Remember, above all,...
3 key factors about drug charges
One of prosecutors’s favorite ploys is to charge someone with a more serious crime in order to get them to accept a plea deal on a less serious one. They get the win they want, by painting a picture of a worst-case scenario where someone could face years in jail if...
Do the police need a warrant to search your phone?
If you are involved in a criminal investigation, there’s a good chance that police officers will want to search your phone for potential evidence. This is very common in white-collar crimes, for instance, where electronic records may show how money was transferred...
What is the standardized field sobriety test?
Many people have seen police officers asking drivers who might be impaired to go through a series of tests. In movies and on television, these may include things like reciting the alphabet backward or counting in a certain sequence. While there are a host of tests...
Can you get a DUI if you’re under the legal limit?
Every state has a law that says you are breaking the law if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is above the legal limit while driving – and Mississippi is no exception. This is called the “per se” limit, and it means that the police can charge you with driving under the...
The right to a speedy trial – and why you may want to waive it
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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