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...
Criminal Law
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,...
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...
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...
Mississippi Supreme Court issues indigent defendant rule
Mississippi is the only state in the country where indigent individuals accused of committing crimes are not represented by attorneys before they are indicted. Those who are facing charges are represented by public defenders when they are arraigned, and then they can...
Examples of bank fraud in Mississippi
While it can be prosecuted on the state level, bank fraud is typically a federal crime, which means that engaging in it violates United States federal laws. Some types of bank fraud can result in a misdemeanor charge; however, many bank fraud charges are felonies....
What are the penalties for Mississippi drug charges?
Accusations of drug crimes are commonplace in Mississippi, but a charge is not the same as a conviction. The accused has the legal right to a defense, and there's a lot at stake. Here is a list of potential penalties for each class of drug. Definition The legal basis...
Plea bargain deals
An arrest for a serious crime could leave a defendant looking at multiple felony and misdemeanor counts. The defendant might worry about a conviction and subsequent harsh sentencing in a Mississippi courtroom when the evidence is compelling. In such situations, the...
Miranda rights after an arrest
If you're stopped by an officer in Mississippi and placed under arrest, there are certain rights that you have according to the law. These are your Miranda rights and must be read in the event that an officer deprives you of any type of freedom or you are under the...
Securities fraud: What to know
The world of securities is one of the most tightly regulated economic sectors in cities such as Jackson, Mississippi. Companies and traders have to be incredibly careful with the sharing of information and the use of that information in their financial lives. They...
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