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...
Hernando Criminal Defense Law Blog
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...
Reviewing Mississippi’s self-defense laws
A common assumption that many in Mississippi may hold is that any altercation justifying criminal charges must logically include two willing participants. For this reason, claims of self-defense made by one facing such charges may often prompt skepticism. Yet at the...
Some Mississippi prosecutors will not enforce abortion laws
On July 6, 2022, Mississippi's trigger law banning most abortions went into effect. The law makes abortion illegal except in cases of rape or to save the life of the mother. However, some Mississippi prosecutors say they do not plan to prosecute violators of this law....
What is Mississippi’s Fresh Start Act?
Mississippi law allows for those with previous criminal records to obtain professional licenses despite those past convictions. This bill, known as the Fresh Start Act, became a state law in 2019, and according to the Mississippi Legislature, provides past offenders...


