Many individuals have misconceptions about driving under the influence offenses. These misconceptions can cloud individuals’ understanding of the legal consequences and implications. Therefore, it is important to dispel these myths, provide accurate information and...
Criminal Law
Understanding the financial impact of a Mississippi DUI
A conviction for driving under the influence in Mississippi carries a significant financial burden that extends far beyond the initial legal consequences. Understanding the various expenses associated with a DUI is important for anyone looking to grasp the full extent...
The importance of legal traffic stops in Mississippi
The intent of traffic stops is to ensure road safety and enforce traffic laws. However, it is important that these stops stay within the boundaries of the law to protect the rights and freedoms of citizens. In Mississippi, as in the rest of the United States, legal...
Benefits of criminal record expungement
The Criminal Justice Research Alliance reported a study found strong evidence that the expungement of criminal records reduces the chances of recidivism. Criminal record expungement is a legal process that offers individuals with a prior criminal history the chance...
The impact a DUI can have on a professional license
Driving Under the Influence is a serious offense that can have far-reaching consequences, especially for those who hold professional licenses. When the state of Mississippi convicts someone with a professional license convicted of a DUI, it can jeopardize their career...
Criminal charges a tourist may face after a bar fight
When you travel to a new state, exploring the culture and nightlife is exciting. If you are drinking alcohol while vacationing, things can take an unexpected turn. A seemingly harmless bar fight may easily escalate into a legal predicament, resulting in criminal...
Could drug court keep you out of jail or prison?
A Mississippi drug charge has the capacity to upend many aspects of your life. Depending on how serious the charge you face is, you may wind up serving time, attending substance abuse treatment programs and paying sizable fines, among other possible repercussions....
What types of drug crimes can you face in Mississippi?
Drug arrests remain common in Mississippi and around the country as people fight their addictions. Reports of significant busts often make headlines in the news. When law enforcement finds a person with illegal substances, the charges vary, depending on the...
Can state crimes be tried in federal court?
Breaking the law may mean a trip to a state court, but not always. Sometimes the federal government looks at a crime committed in Mississippi or another state and decides that it must try someone in a federal court. While some crimes are exclusively federal crimes,...
Can your teen face charges for cyberstalking?
If the teenagers in your family are like most young Americans, they spend much of their lives on connected devices. Indeed, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the average teen in the U.S. is online for roughly nine hours every single...


