A misconception may exist amongst many people in Mississippi that an arrest for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol may not be that big of a deal. This assumption likely comes from stories people hear in popular media that fail to ever mention the criminal...
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Addressing false claims of domestic violence
Whether your former spouse is bitter about an affair or your decision to end the relationship or your child's other parent wants to gain an advantage with respect to child custody, false accusations of domestic violence can arise for multiple reasons. Unfortunately,...
How does BAC affect driving ability?
Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) determines whether you are sober enough to operate a vehicle. If your BAC is over .08%, the legal limit, you will face legal repercussions in the event an officer pulls you over. However, even a slightly elevated BAC can affect...
How do colleges handle DUI convictions of students?
Getting a DUI as a student can feel like an enormous deal. You may wonder if it is possible to get expelled due to a conviction. Even if this is not a concern, you could wonder about other potential consequences. How exactly does a college react to a student with a...
Mississippi’s three strikes policy and what it means for you
Mississippi is one of 28 states that abide by a three-strikes rule, also known as a habitual offender law. This policy means that even minor crimes if repeated enough times may come with high sentences. Nonviolent ones may cost you the rest of your life while violent...
How does marijuana usage affect alcohol intoxication?
If you suffer from certain medical conditions, such as cancer or glaucoma, using marijuana may help to alleviate your symptoms. Fortunately, Mississippi recently became the 37th state to legalize the use of cannabis for medical purposes. According to the Marijuana...
What do you know about board actions for nurse complaints?
Nurses take care of their patients, but sometimes, patients file complaints against nurses for abuse, illicit substance use or sexual misconduct. Medical care practitioners accused of misconduct may go before the Board of Nursing. The National Council of State Boards...
Should you take a breath analysis test?
If an officer pulls you over for a DUI, they may ask you to take a breath analysis test in order to show whether or not you have a high blood alcohol content level. Breath analysis tests can feel invasive, so you may think you have a right to refuse. Unfortunately,...
Delinquency and jurisdiction transfer laws in Mississippi
Delinquency is behavior that would not be criminal if committed by an adult but is unlawful for minors. Generally speaking, Youth Court in Mississippi has jurisdiction over cases of juvenile delinquency. However, a transfer of jurisdiction can take place for offenses...
How will a new law on parole in Mississippi impact lives?
Senate Bill 2795, also referred to as the Mississippi Earned Parole Eligibility Act, passed through the state legislature in April 2021 and became effective in July 2021. To help curtail an incarceration crisis, the bill allows inmates convicted of some nonviolent...