Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense, and in Mississippi, the law takes a strong stance against underage drunk driving. Mississippi essentially has a zero-tolerance law for drivers under the age of 21. It means that youths with any blood alcohol...
Drunk Driving
Do DUIs affect your insurance premiums?
Vehicle insurance can feel like an unwelcome cost each time your renewal comes around. It’s one of those expenses you may resent having to pay. However, people are always grateful that they have it if they're involved in a collision. A driving under the influence...
2 facts about chemical breath sobriety tests
There are three kinds of chemical sobriety tests. Each of these tests evaluates the amount of alcohol found in a person’s body. Drivers may relocate to a police station or hospital to have their blood or urine tested. However, many people submit to chemical breath...
Will you get expelled from college over a DUI?
If you’re in college, whether you remember doing so or not, you likely agreed to a code of conduct. Most colleges have a general code that students need to follow, defining what their overall behaviors should look like. If students violate this code of conduct, then...
4 myths about alcohol and driving
People say a lot of things that aren’t true. Sometimes these are innocent misconceptions. Other times, these myths could lead to serious criminal charges. If you hear someone talking about alcohol and driving facts, you may need to check if it’s true first. Here are a...
When is a DUI offender eligible for non-adjudication?
DUI charges can result in severe consequences, impacting an individual’s personal and professional life. Thankfully, in the state of Mississippi, eligible individuals have an option to pursue non-adjudication. Essentially, non-adjudication is a legal process that...
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...
When a nurse gets a DUI
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...
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...
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