Drug possession is a serious criminal charge in Mississippi. Being charged with drug possession could cause a defendant to not only spend time in jail and be expected to pay fines but it could also affect their job, housing, voting and education opportunities. During...
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Signs of drunk driving officers may look for
As a general rule, police officers are not supposed to conduct random traffic stops. Even if it’s a time when they know that impaired driving is common – such as after 2:00 AM – they can’t randomly stop drivers just to give them breath tests. They usually need to see...
A criminal appeal does not involve new evidence
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...
Teen DUI in Mississippi: Consequences, options and guidance
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...
Did Mississippi decriminalize marijuana?
You may have heard that Mississippi decriminalized marijuana, and you may be wondering what that means for the use of marijuana products moving forward. After all, many states have now turned to legalization. Voters have authorized the use of both recreational and...
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...
Facing criminal charges? Digital evidence can be your ally
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...
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...
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