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Sharing prescriptions could lead to Mississippi drug crimes
Prescription medications are classified as controlled substances. They are legal for use, but only if there is a valid medical need. Once a doctor has written a prescription and it has been legally filled at a pharmacy, only then can the individual in question possess...
Could a medical condition lead to a DUI arrest?
Nobody wants to rack up a DUI, so most folks understand that impairment behind the wheel is never a good thing. Both alcohol and drug intoxication can lead to a DUI arrest, but it is also possible to be charged with drunken driving due to the effects of legitimate...
A pocket breath test doesn’t always prevent impaired driving
Personal or pocket breath test devices have become smaller and more affordable. Some people who regularly enjoy alcohol carry personal tests to ensure their compliance with the law. That way, they can verify that they are under the legal limit. While those efforts are...
The consequences of helping or encouraging someone to shoplift
Stealing merchandise from a store used to be considered a relatively minor crime in many cases. However, retail theft has gotten far more organized, destructive and costly to retailers. Laws addressing “organized retail theft” have become increasingly common...
Could a dashcam help you avoid criminal charges?
Driving is one of the most common times for the average person to pick up a criminal record. One minute, they are a law-abiding citizen, then all of a sudden, they are facing charges over something that happened while driving and are looking at the possibility of a...
Why drug trafficking charges might be federal offenses
Drug trafficking is one of the most serious criminal offenses prosecuted in the U.S. that is related to controlled substances. Individuals accused of trafficking offenses may have sold drugs to others, transported controlled substances or participated in a scheme...
You do not have to drink to be accused of impaired driving
Many people who are accused of impaired driving are under the influence of alcohol. When given a breath test, they are often over the legal limit. Because of this, drivers sometimes believe they can avoid impaired driving accusations simply by avoiding drinking and...
How a holiday DUI can ruin more than just your New Year’s
Holidays are for celebrations and family gatherings. It's also a time when alcohol flows in specialty drinks such as eggnog and Tom and Jerry's. These holiday favorites go down easy, and before you know it, you've had too many. Unfortunately, one night of Christmas or...
A marijuana souvenir from vacation could lead to federal charges
Marijuana laws have changed substantially in recent decades. Many states, including Mississippi, have adopted programs that allow people with debilitating or chronic medical conditions to legally use marijuana. A smaller collection of states have legalized marijuana...
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