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A first-time offense for driving under the influence generally results in a misdemeanor charge in Mississippi. If convicted for a first-time or second-time DUI misdemeanor, you may see your driver's license suspended or an ignition interlock device installed in your...
No parent wants to believe that their child would participate in shoplifting. However, many teens are cited for this crime, which can then lead to a legal record that could follow your child for life. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to deter your child from...
Say that police pulled you over for running a stoplight. While you admit to running the light, you did not consent to the officer searching your vehicle. Did the officer have valid legal grounds for looking through your vehicle without your permission? Cornell Law...
All states in the union have laws against drunk driving, but the laws differ between states. In the state of Mississippi, it is important to be aware of ignition interlock device laws if you are dealing with a DUI conviction. Like many states, Mississippi does have...
As a service member, you may have access to classified information. If you have criminal charges in your background, these charges might affect your eligibility for security clearance. To receive security clearance, you typically have to meet the National Security...
If you are a member of the U.S. military, there is an expectation that you will behave in a manner that is upstanding and law-abiding. It is your job to act as an outstanding citizen. Therefore, facing a criminal charge could put your military career in jeopardy. For...
People facing charges for identity theft in Mississippi may want to know how the law defines identity theft, as well as the penalties. We understand how the law applies to charges for these crimes and have helped many clients in their criminal defense cases. What...
Mississippi law is tough on youth, to say the least. Per the Manual for Mississippi Youth Courts, the state may try a child as young as 13 as an adult for any offense that involves the use of a deadly weapon, for which the adult punishment is life in prison or death...
It may be a natural reaction for you to dismiss a person's claim of self-defense as justification for taking violent action against another. Like most, you probably base many of your opinions based on your own experience, and if you have been able to avoid contentious...
If you violate the laws regulating nursing licensure or someone accuses you of violating a law, then you could face disciplinary action by the Mississippi Board of Nursing. The MSBN explains that it can hold you accountable for any violations of the MSBN...
