Getting a DUI for the first time could be a scary time for you. You know that drunk driving is a serious crime, and you may be waiting for a Mississippi judge to throw the book at you. Fortunately, state law is specific about how a judge can sentence a first-time DUI...
Hernando Criminal Defense Law Blog
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,...
How does the security clearance process work?
Security clearance in the military can be an important job qualification. If you cannot secure clearance, you may be unable to advance and work in higher-paying jobs. The security clearance process is rather straightforward, but it can take a while to complete. The...
5 tips to prevent drunk driving
Most people know and heed the common knowledge that drinking alcohol and driving do not mix. Operating any vehicle under the influence can lead to fatalities, injuries, property damage and legal consequences such as a DUI conviction. According to the Centers for...
Can an agreed settlement proposal save my nursing license?
The state of Mississippi establishes personal and professional rules for people to practice nursing. As long as you adhere to these standards, your nursing license should be safe. In the event the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure suspects you of...
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...
How can cold medicine increase your chance of a DUI?
Like most people, when you think of a DUI, you probably think of the consumption of alcohol or illicit substances shortly before or while driving. However, any medication that can limit your ability to think clearly or to react quickly to your surroundings could lead...
Can sucking on a penny help you avoid DUI charges?
Memphis has some excellent places to enjoy dinner and drinks. If you consume a few beers or a couple of cocktails, though, you should think twice before driving home. After all, both Tennessee and Mississippi have some tough penalties for driving under the influence...
Burglary charges threaten two teens
Juvenile charges are hard to navigate, especially when courts try to decide whether a minor should receive judgment as an adult. In a situation involving adults and minors together, there is even more to navigate. Magnolia State Live reports on a series of arrests...
How could you end up with a distribution charge?
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...


