In Mississippi, there are laws in place to prevent property damage due to vandalism. Unfortunately, vandalism is a crime that many youths often engage in. They are usually not aware of the fact that vandalism can be a misdemeanor or even felony. First, you must know...
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Debt management tips to protect security clearance
There are many service members in Mississippi that are struggling to repay debt. Civilians struggle with this problem too, but it affects military families at much higher rates. Military people also have more to fear from debt than civilians. This is because debt is...
What are the three categories of juveniles’ misdeeds?
The Mississippi court system that handles adults' cases classifies alleged offenses according to their seriousness. Felonies are more serious, while misdemeanors are less serious. If you are the parent of a child alleged to have committed a crime or wrongdoing of some...
How have Mississippi’s DUI laws changed in the last five years?
Since 2013, drunk driving deaths in Mississippi have reportedly dropped by 39%. This statistic comes via WLOX from the advocacy group Mothers Against Drunk Driving, which grades the state's DUI laws as a 4.5 out of 5. A number of new changes to the laws have taken...
Are you eligible for expungement in Mississippi?
If you have a criminal conviction on your record, you may find it difficult to find gainful employment, secure safe housing or even exercise your basic American right to vote. Depending on the nature of the crime, you may even be unable to receive federal aid for...
Some common mistakes police make during a DUI stop
Mississippi drivers stopped on suspicion of DUI may have reason to challenge the case. It is not uncommon for the officer behind the stop to have made a mistake or two during the roadside encounter. Darin Vance, Attorney at Law, is happy to provide you with some...
What happens when a juvenile is arrested?
There are differences in Youth Court and regular Criminal Court in Mississippi. However, no matter if it is an adult or a juvenile that is under arrest, all suspects have the right to remain silent and the right to have a lawyer during any questioning. According to...


