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...
Criminal Law
Addressing false claims of domestic violence
Whether your former spouse is bitter about an affair or your decision to end the relationship or your child's other parent wants to gain an advantage with respect to child custody, false accusations of domestic violence can arise for multiple reasons. Unfortunately,...
Mississippi’s three strikes policy and what it means for you
Mississippi is one of 28 states that abide by a three-strikes rule, also known as a habitual offender law. This policy means that even minor crimes if repeated enough times may come with high sentences. Nonviolent ones may cost you the rest of your life while violent...
How will a new law on parole in Mississippi impact lives?
Senate Bill 2795, also referred to as the Mississippi Earned Parole Eligibility Act, passed through the state legislature in April 2021 and became effective in July 2021. To help curtail an incarceration crisis, the bill allows inmates convicted of some nonviolent...
What are the consequences of shoplifting in Mississippi?
Shoplifting is a rising problem in the U.S. According to Business Insider, in 2019, retailers reported $62 billion in losses from theft and fraud. Many of those retailers attributed a portion of those losses to an increase in shoplifting. Mississippi has strong laws...
Examining self-defense laws in Mississippi
When Mississippi residents hear people proclaim that their reason for assaulting another was self-defense, it may seem only natural to meet such claims with skepticism. At the same time, however, -most recognize that scenarios do exist where one may feel compelled to...
Drug convictions no longer affect college financial aid
For many Mississippians, the college years are a highlight of life. After all, not only are you likely to obtain an education that helps you achieve your future career goals, but you also may have experiences you never thought possible. Experimenting with drugs,...
Do police have a right to search your house?
No one wants to end up on the "wrong side" of the law, but unfortunately, this can happen to anyone, even if you believe yourself to have done no wrong. In these cases, it is important to understand your rights and know how to safely exercise them. This also applies...
What residents should know about Mississippi’s habitual offender law
Mississippi has one of the most severe habitual offender laws in the nation. Under these laws, many residents end up serving long sentences for non-violent crimes such as drug possession. Review these facts about the habitual offender law if you or a loved one faces...
Is battery a crime in Mississippi?
The phrase “You are under arrest for assault and battery'' is so common in American crime drama that many people believe that assault and battery is a single crime. The reality is much more complex than this. Different states have different definitions regarding...
