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...
Hernando Criminal Defense Law Blog
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...
What are the areas of negotiation for a plea bargain?
Any American who has watched a crime drama is likely familiar with plea bargains. This is when the prosecution offers the defendant the chance to plead guilty to a particular crime without needing to go through a jury trial. There are positives and negatives to plea...
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...
How should minors be treated in a court of law?
In the State of Mississippi, a person must be at least 10 years old before entering the adjudication system. Juvenile court representatives usually refer the child to social services or community-based agencies that help the child learn from their mistakes. Factors...
Do you qualify for an expungement?
Having a criminal record may stop you from reaching specific goals in your professional life. An expungement may provide relief. Not all crimes qualify for expungement under the law. However, if yours does, it may open doors that you thought closed long ago. Take a...
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...
The consequences of violating your bail conditions
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...


