If you are facing DUI charges, you need to familiarize yourself with the various consequences you could face and take steps to protect your future. These cases carry harsh penalties, such as fines and even time behind bars (not to mention a shattered reputation)....
Year: 2021
Repairing your reputation after a professional misstep
Making a mistake in the workplace can have long-lasting consequences that impact your career indefinitely. Once you have paid your legal dues and receive clearance to begin looking for work again, your reputation will be more important than ever before. Knowing some...
3 FAQs about Mississippi expungements
Having a criminal arrest, charge or conviction on your record may have a huge impact on your life and your ability to support yourself and your family. Many people do not realize that, even if the court eventually dismisses a charge, the arrest may be visible on...
What should you know before using a fake ID?
Buying a fake driver’s license or borrowing your friend’s license may seem fun. You can get into that club you have wanted to go to or buy alcohol for your upcoming party with friends. The fun may abruptly end, however, if law enforcement catches you. Understanding...
What mistakes can result in legal malpractice?
Everyone makes mistakes and you, as an attorney, are no exception. Unfortunately, as a lawyer, your mistakes can have costly and life-changing ramifications, the likes of which can result in legal malpractice lawsuits. The good news is that most legal mistakes do not...
How can you challenge breath test results?
Past posts on this blog touched upon the fact that you can often call the results of breath tests into question. Having a result showing a blood-alcohol content greater than .08 used as evidence against you may insurmountable when challenging the drunk driving...
The class of drug matters when it comes to charges
Under Mississippi state law, a controlled substance is a drug or chemical component used to make a drug that may prove dangerous. The more dangerous the drug, the harsher the charge. The drug classification system or schedule puts notable drugs and the chemicals used...
A look at the validity of confessions
Law enforcement officers in Mississippi and throughout the country use a host of tactics to gather evidence tying a suspect to a case. One common piece of evidence involves confessions and statements signed by suspects, which links them to the crime. Yet, not all...
OCDETF program sees man pleading guilty to distribution charges
When it comes to drug charges, the state or federal courts take things seriously but tend to pursue distribution more aggressively than possession. The fines that jail-time accompanying them reflect this. In order to investigate and prosecute alleged distributors, an...
How does a 0.08 percent BAC level really feel?
You have likely heard the term "blood alcohol content" (BAC) used before. After all, this is a crucial tool in the arsenal of law enforcement. Officers across the nation rely on breath analysis tests to reveal how high your BAC is and if you are driving over the legal...


