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...
Month: October 2020
When the authorities may take a juvenile into custody
Juvenile justice systems in every state treat youth offenders much differently from adults except regarding serious violent crimes. The DeSoto County Juvenile Court has jurisdiction over cases involving children under 18 years old who are delinquent, neglected, abused...
What do you know about how judges set bail?
After a recent run-in with Mississippi law enforcement, police detained you until your trial. The judge set your bail, and you may wonder how she or he chose that specific amount. The American Bar Association explores the factors that affect bail amount. While...
