Dual licensure means holding licenses in more than one professional field or in multiple states. For example, a healthcare professional might hold licenses as both a nurse and a physician assistant or in multiple states. While this can create more opportunities, it...
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What is the Mississippi Fresh Start Program?
A criminal conviction can cause many issues in your professional life. Employers can fully use it against you, and when it comes to professional licenses, it can make it impossible to get one. However, the state has created a law to help you. According to the...
What nursing jobs do you qualify for with a suspended license?
A negative report to the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure or another negative circumstance led to the loss of your nursing license. While you plan to fight the situation, you must still make a living. Chron explains job options for nurses who no longer...
What are the penalties for nursing license violations?
As a condition of your licensure to practice nursing, you must adhere to certain personal and professional standards. While low-risk issues, such as having frequent disputes with coworkers or regularly showing up late for your shift, may affect your employment more...
Can teen shoplifting be prevented?
No parent wants to believe that their child would participate in shoplifting. However, many teens are cited for this crime, which can then lead to a legal record that could follow your child for life. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to deter your child from...
Does Mississippi have an ignition interlock law?
All states in the union have laws against drunk driving, but the laws differ between states. In the state of Mississippi, it is important to be aware of ignition interlock device laws if you are dealing with a DUI conviction. Like many states, Mississippi does have...
How your criminal record affects security clearance
As a service member, you may have access to classified information. If you have criminal charges in your background, these charges might affect your eligibility for security clearance. To receive security clearance, you typically have to meet the National Security...
Identity theft laws in Mississippi
People facing charges for identity theft in Mississippi may want to know how the law defines identity theft, as well as the penalties. We understand how the law applies to charges for these crimes and have helped many clients in their criminal defense cases. What...
When can youth courts transfer jurisdiction to criminal courts?
Mississippi law is tough on youth, to say the least. Per the Manual for Mississippi Youth Courts, the state may try a child as young as 13 as an adult for any offense that involves the use of a deadly weapon, for which the adult punishment is life in prison or death...
What actions can the board take against my nursing license?
If you violate the laws regulating nursing licensure or someone accuses you of violating a law, then you could face disciplinary action by the Mississippi Board of Nursing. The MSBN explains that it can hold you accountable for any violations of the MSBN...


