Criminal Law

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Prosecutors are always interested in ways to ensure those who break the law pay for their alleged crimes. These days, digital data often plays a critical role in securing a conviction. For example, a video can place a defendant at the scene of a crime, dispelling any...

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...

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...