Mississippi has laws surrounding drug trafficking and drug possession, which are similar yet two different crimes. Trafficking is bringing an illegal substance across state lines or intending to bring the illegal substance across state lines. Stricter penalties Drug...
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Aggravated trafficking in Mississippi
Trafficking offenses in Mississippi have very strict definitions and often carry stiff penalties. More specifically, Mississippi Code Title 41 defines the minimum and maximum sentencing guidelines for several illegal acts, including transfer and possession with intent...
Understanding sexual battery and sexual offenses
Sexual offenses are notoriously difficult to prosecute in Mississippi. In many cases, there are often no witnesses and, even if there were, sexual offenses are often committed in private. This means that there is often little or no physical evidence. However, that...
What are common DUI mistakes that Mississippi police make?
Nobody is perfect, not even Mississippi law enforcement officers. There are a lot of factors that some officers may skip or not take into consideration when making a traffic stop because of a suspected drunk driving charge. There are grave consequences for getting...
Overview of federal firearms laws
People in Mississippi may benefit from learning more about federal firearm laws. Most people are familiar with the second amendment protecting the right to bear arms. Beyond that, there’s a history of federal regulations designed to restrict ownership of certain types...
DUI charges for prescription drugs in Mississippi
Some prescription drugs are as dangerous to driving as alcohol and other hard drugs used today. And so, if a police officer in Mississippi notices signs of impairment while on the road, they could arrest you even when you were just following your doctor’s instructions...
Drug counterfeiting and the potential penalties
The contemporary controlled substance status for many drugs in the United States has created an extensive black market for these drugs. As always, the motive is profit, but the misleading nature of the products is also leading to these individuals being arrested when...
What is wire fraud and how can a person be charged with it?
Any Mississippi resident would naturally feel fearful when facing federal charges of any kind. Wire fraud is a common federal offense that should be taken seriously. What is wire fraud? Wire fraud is a serious crime charged at the federal level. The crime is committed...
Common forms of bankruptcy fraud
If a Mississippi consumer is struggling with debt, bankruptcy can help them through liquidation or repayment. However, the FBI estimates 10% of bankruptcy cases are fraudulent. Bankruptcy fraud involves attempts to falsify information, and it takes several forms. Ways...
Examining the essence of federal sentencing processes
Of the 1.9 million people currently incarcerated individuals in the United States, the majority, 55%, are in state prisons whereas just 11% are housed in the Federal Bureau of Prisons. While it might seem that state prisons in Mississippi are far stricter on...
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