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Juvenile charges are hard to navigate, especially when courts try to decide whether a minor should receive judgment as an adult. In a situation involving adults and minors together, there is even more to navigate. Magnolia State Live reports on a series of arrests...
A drug charge, especially one that rises to a felony level, may alter the course of your life for the foreseeable future. A distribution charge may prove difficult to beat unless you know what it is you are trying to fight. Mississippi law takes drug distribution and...
If you are under arrest for a criminal charge, it is important that you understand the bail process. Knowing your rights when it comes to bail, as well as the consequences if you violate it, is part of protecting yourself when preparing for a trial. Following an...
A common assumption that many in Mississippi may hold is that any altercation justifying criminal charges must logically include two willing participants. For this reason, claims of self-defense made by one facing such charges may often prompt skepticism. Yet at the...
On July 6, 2022, Mississippi's trigger law banning most abortions went into effect. The law makes abortion illegal except in cases of rape or to save the life of the mother. However, some Mississippi prosecutors say they do not plan to prosecute violators of this law....
Mississippi law allows for those with previous criminal records to obtain professional licenses despite those past convictions. This bill, known as the Fresh Start Act, became a state law in 2019, and according to the Mississippi Legislature, provides past offenders...
The opportunity to work for a branch of the U.S. military or another area of the government can be a rewarding experience. Many military and government jobs require you to attain a security clearance before you can qualify. A government investigation of your...
Some juveniles end up in trouble with the law. It may happen because a minor is under a court order and violates it. If law enforcement suspects this is the case, the juvenile may become subject to a violation hearing. If you have a child caught up in this situation,...
Drug charges in Mississippi are serious. Should law enforcement discover controlled substances in your ownership, they may charge you with misdemeanor possession crimes. Other charges, however, are much more serious. In some cases, officials gather evidence that...
A misconception may exist amongst many people in Mississippi that an arrest for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol may not be that big of a deal. This assumption likely comes from stories people hear in popular media that fail to ever mention the criminal...
