DUI checkpoints are designed to help ensure road safety by identifying and deterring impaired drivers. Checkpoints grant law enforcement officers the authority to stop vehicles regardless of drivers’ actions before the stop. One pressing question that often arises...
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What it means to be an accessory to a crime in Mississippi
You weren’t there when a crime happened, so why are the police at your door? You may find yourself under arrest for being an “accessory” to the crime, either before or after it happened. This is a common source of confusion for many defendants who don’t understand how...
Can you trust an eyewitness?
Eyewitness testimony can be crucial to a prosecutor’s case. Yet, some of the witnesses that prosecutors call upon are not as reliable as one might assume. If the prosecution plans to call on an eyewitness to testify against you, it’s crucial that you understand that...
Why might teens face date rape charges?
Communication is not a strong point for many teenagers, especially males. While that can be frustrating for those who deal with them daily, it can become a much more serious problem when a teen becomes sexually active. If communication is unclear when sexual activity...
The 5 key elements of criminal conspiracy
If you face criminal charges, the burden is on the prosecution to prove beyond reasonable doubt that you are guilty. If they cannot do this, a judge and/or jury should send you away with your freedom intact. When it comes to charges of conspiracy, the prosecution...
Can you bring marijuana into Mississippi?
If you enjoy smoking marijuana, you might wish you lived somewhere else rather than Mississippi. The drug is still illegal here, except for those with a medical license to use it. Even then, patients must be sure to buy it from a licensed dispensary and are limited to...
Can you tell if you are sober enough to drive?
Many people believe that they know how much they can drink before driving. They are sure that they are safe to get behind the wheel and get home without incident and that even if the police pull them over, they will pass any test the officers ask them to take. It...
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