Mississippi nurses may face serious consequences if they are ever convicted of driving under the influence. Section 73-15-17 of the Mississippi Code empowers and authorizes the Mississippi Board of Nursing to keep records, issue subpoenas, conduct hearings, cause...
Drunk Driving
What penalties do pilots convicted of DUI face?
Mississippi motorists who are convicted of driving while under the influence face fines and possible jail time, but the consequences of driving drunk can be even more serious for pilots. People who hold pilot’s licenses in the United States must comply with rules laid...
Reasonable suspicion and probable cause in DUI cases
Most drunk driving cases in Mississippi begin with a routine traffic stop. Police officers in the Magnolia State do not have to observe a traffic violation to pull a motor vehicle over, but they must have the requisite reasonable suspicion. This is a legal standard...
What should you know about field sobriety tests?
It’s terrifying when Mississippi drivers get pulled over by police on suspicion of drunk driving. If the officer believes you are under the influence, they might ask you some questions and to take tests. Field sobriety tests are among those designed to check for...
How to handle an accident involving a drunk driver
As a driver in Mississippi, it's possible at some point you'll end up in a car accident. And while you hope it's not the case, the other driver may be under the influence. Getting in an accident can be an uncertain and scary experience, even before you factor in drunk...
Challenging field sobriety test results in Mississippi
If you were pulled over by a Mississippi police officer on suspicion of DUI, you probably underwent a field sobriety test to assess whether a driver is impaired. Unfortunately, these tests are notoriously unreliable, and challenging their results can be crucial to a...
Can a DUI charge show up on a background check?
Driving under the influence is a serious charge in Mississippi that can cause problems in various aspects of your life. If you apply for a job, you may have to pass a background check to be considered. This is what to know about whether your DUI charge will show up....
The potential impact of a DUI charge on your career
If you are charged with drunk driving in Mississippi, it could have a negative impact on your career. Depending on the severity of the charges, a conviction could result in the loss of a professional license. A charge or conviction might also complicate your ability...
DUI arrests in Mississippi
National and local awareness campaigns could dissuade some from driving under the influence. However, many people will continue to drink and drive, leading to accidents. By September of 2022, Mississippi reported a significant increase in DWI arrests while decreasing...
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