Hernando Criminal Defense Law Blog
Rushing and drunk driving charges
Drivers are pulled over by law enforcement officials who suspect that they are intoxicated for many reasons, whether they are weaving in and out of a lane or they are driving too slow. However, many drivers have been pulled over because they were in a rush and were...
Take steps to protect your professional license
For most doctors, nurses, dentists and pharmacists in Mississippi, the professional license proudly displayed on the wall represents the most valuable asset to their practice or career. A DUI, traffic offense or other similar issues could result in disciplinary...
What are the three categories of juveniles’ misdeeds?
The Mississippi court system that handles adults' cases classifies alleged offenses according to their seriousness. Felonies are more serious, while misdemeanors are less serious. If you are the parent of a child alleged to have committed a crime or wrongdoing of some...
How have Mississippi’s DUI laws changed in the last five years?
Since 2013, drunk driving deaths in Mississippi have reportedly dropped by 39%. This statistic comes via WLOX from the advocacy group Mothers Against Drunk Driving, which grades the state's DUI laws as a 4.5 out of 5. A number of new changes to the laws have taken...
Despite being minors, five school kids may face felony charges
Under certain circumstances, teenaged minors in Mississippi may receive punishments typically handed down to adult offenders. As reported by the Sun Herald News, five middle school students may face felony charges in Jackson County after their arrest...
Are you eligible for expungement in Mississippi?
If you have a criminal conviction on your record, you may find it difficult to find gainful employment, secure safe housing or even exercise your basic American right to vote. Depending on the nature of the crime, you may even be unable to receive federal aid for...
Things that may affect military clearance
Mississippi military personnel need to know that some things may cause them to lose their military clearance. Absent these credentials, these personnel may not remain in the same or similar job capacity. The attorneys and staff at M. Darin Vance, Attorney at Law, aim...
Some common mistakes police make during a DUI stop
Mississippi drivers stopped on suspicion of DUI may have reason to challenge the case. It is not uncommon for the officer behind the stop to have made a mistake or two during the roadside encounter. Darin Vance, Attorney at Law, is happy to provide you with some...
How does Mississippi treat DUI cases?
As a resident of Mississippi who has recently been charged with a DUI, it’s important to be familiar with state DUI laws. Some states can be more lenient than others. M. Darin Vance, Attorney at Law, explains that Mississippi actually has some of the strictest...
3 rights your child has if he or she is under arrest
Getting a call or having an officer show up at your home to let you know your child is under arrest is a scary experience. All parents want to do is keep their children safe and protect them from anything bad in life. Once a legal issue comes up, though, you may feel...
