Criminal Law

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

If you think of shoplifting as a minor offense against a rich merchant who can easily adsorb the loss, think again. Mississippi takes a dim view of shoplifting, and Section 97-23-93 of the Mississippi Code provides for severe penalties upon conviction.  FindLaw...