If you think of shoplifting as a minor offense against a rich merchant who can easily adsorb the loss, think again. Mississippi takes a dim view of shoplifting, and Section 97-23-93 of the Mississippi Code provides for severe penalties upon conviction. FindLaw...
Year: 2020
What are the penalties for nursing license violations?
As a condition of your licensure to practice nursing, you must adhere to certain personal and professional standards. While low-risk issues, such as having frequent disputes with coworkers or regularly showing up late for your shift, may affect your employment more...
Can law enforcement search your car without a warrant?
Seeing those blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror may cause you anxiety and stress. You may feel especially uneasy if the law enforcement officer who stops you wants to look around your vehicle. Understanding what your rights are under these circumstances may...
Did you know these facts about DUI breath test accuracy?
Recently, Mississippi law enforcement pulled you over on suspicion of drunk driving. You consented to a breath test, but were the results that led to your DUI accurate? Business Insider explores the inaccuracy of alcohol breath analyzers. Learn how you could contest...
Intervention courts may prevent a criminal record
Researchers understand that incarceration serves well as punishment and keeps offenders from harming the public, but jail or prison time rarely functions as rehabilitation. In fact, people who have spent time in jail due to drug or alcohol use are more likely to...
Underage DUI in Mississippi
Summer has come to Mississippi, packing the roads with cars. Whether taking the family out on Arkabutla Lake for the weekend or looking for a fun night up in Memphis, drivers must take care during these warm months when the roads become much more dangerous. Teenagers...
Do young adults belong in the juvenile justice system?
Distinguishing the age in which a minor officially becomes an adult is a tricky task. While most states in the U.S. consider the age of legal adulthood – the age of majority – 18 years old, in Mississippi, you’re not an adult in the eyes of the law until you turn 21....
What happens to repeat DUI offenders in Mississippi?
Many Mississippi residents rely on their cars heavily. Families need a vehicle to commute to and from work, take the kids to soccer and purchase groceries at the local store. For many people, owning a car goes beyond a privilege — a car might be necessary to maintain...
How to expunge a criminal record in Mississippi
Convicted criminals carry a heavy burden in the United States. Though their sentence complete and restitution paid, many people continue to pay for their mistake for years. Whether applying for an apartment, interviewing for a job or attempting to secure a home loan,...
Could kleptomania be to blame for your recent theft charge?
Somehow, you have found yourself charged with shoplifting from a business in Mississippi. You may agree with the use of the word, "somehow," because it felt like you were not in control of your body when the crime occurred. Could undiagnosed kleptomania be the reason...


