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...
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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...
When is self-defense legally justified?
It may be a natural reaction for you to dismiss a person's claim of self-defense as justification for taking violent action against another. Like most, you probably base many of your opinions based on your own experience, and if you have been able to avoid contentious...
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...
What should you know about vandalism laws?
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...
What are field sobriety tests?
Mississippi law enforcement may give field sobriety tests to people suspected of DUI. They may use standardized or non-standardized tests. There are important things to understand about each individual type of test. First, only standardized field sobriety tests have a...
How does an IID work?
If you have been arrested for and charged with a drunk driving offense in Mississippi, you may feel very scared and unsure of what to expect next. First, you should remember that being arrested does not mean that you will automatically be convicted of the crime you...
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...
Rushing and drunk driving charges
Drivers are pulled over by law enforcement officials who suspect that they are intoxicated for many reasons, whether they are weaving in and out of a lane or they are driving too slow. However, many drivers have been pulled over because they were in a rush and were...
Take steps to protect your professional license
For most doctors, nurses, dentists and pharmacists in Mississippi, the professional license proudly displayed on the wall represents the most valuable asset to their practice or career. A DUI, traffic offense or other similar issues could result in disciplinary...
