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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...
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...
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...
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...
Sexual contact with children is a very serious crime for a very good reason. Persons found to be in violation of sex crime laws often face very harsh punishments. Thus, it is imperative to understand statutory rape laws in Mississippi. All states in the country have...
Every citizen of the United States has basic rights when placed under arrest, such as the right to remain silent and the right to a fair and speedy trial. Youth in Mississippi, or those who are under the age of 18 when placed under arrest, enjoy those same...
Shoplifting is a very common crime in Mississippi and around the country. Sometimes, it happens by accident. For example, children may often grab an item off the shelf without a parent ever knowing about it until after they leave the store. Another good example is...
There are differences in Youth Court and regular Criminal Court in Mississippi. However, no matter if it is an adult or a juvenile that is under arrest, all suspects have the right to remain silent and the right to have a lawyer during any questioning. According to...
House Bill No. 1284, the Mississippi Fresh Start Act recently signed into law, allows ex-offenders to receive occupational licensing board approval for specific jobs. The purpose of the legislation is to give those released from prison a better chance to establish new...
