If an officer pulls you over for a DUI, they may ask you to take a breath analysis test in order to show whether or not you have a high blood alcohol content level. Breath analysis tests can feel invasive, so you may think you have a right to refuse. Unfortunately,...
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Delinquency and jurisdiction transfer laws in Mississippi
Delinquency is behavior that would not be criminal if committed by an adult but is unlawful for minors. Generally speaking, Youth Court in Mississippi has jurisdiction over cases of juvenile delinquency. However, a transfer of jurisdiction can take place for offenses...
How will a new law on parole in Mississippi impact lives?
Senate Bill 2795, also referred to as the Mississippi Earned Parole Eligibility Act, passed through the state legislature in April 2021 and became effective in July 2021. To help curtail an incarceration crisis, the bill allows inmates convicted of some nonviolent...
Are DUI checkpoints legal in Mississippi?
Law enforcement agencies across the Magnolia State devote significant resources to stopping motorists who are driving under the influence of alcohol. The primary purpose of these stops, of course, is to keep the public safe. After all, as a BuyAutoInsurance.com study...
Can you mitigate bad reviews of your business online?
Negative reviews of your business online can jeopardize your reputation. If you have recently faced charges of misconduct, you may feel concerned about the fate of your professional license. Knowing how to address criticism without compromising professionalism may...
What is the Mississippi Fresh Start Program?
A criminal conviction can cause many issues in your professional life. Employers can fully use it against you, and when it comes to professional licenses, it can make it impossible to get one. However, the state has created a law to help you. According to the...
Factors considered in security clearance approvals
It does not matter if you are in the United States Marines, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard or Navy, getting approved for security clearance can open the doors to a wide variety of occupational specialties and federal service jobs. However, applying for a security...
What are the consequences of shoplifting in Mississippi?
Shoplifting is a rising problem in the U.S. According to Business Insider, in 2019, retailers reported $62 billion in losses from theft and fraud. Many of those retailers attributed a portion of those losses to an increase in shoplifting. Mississippi has strong laws...
How accurate are DUI breath tests?
When an officer pulls you over on suspicion of a DUI, you will likely undergo some form of blood alcohol content (BAC) level test. Breath analysis tests like the Breathalyzer rank among the most popular. But just how accurate is a breath analysis test? Is it possible...
DUI charges: They are about more than the legal limit
As a responsible Mississippi driver, you may keep alcohol consumption low and drink lots of water or non-alcoholic beverages when spending time with friends and family. However, despite your efforts, you might still face DUI charges if officers pull you over....


