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Under certain circumstances, teenaged minors in Mississippi may receive punishments typically handed down to adult offenders. As reported by the Sun Herald News, five middle school students may face felony charges in Jackson County after their arrest...
If you have a criminal conviction on your record, you may find it difficult to find gainful employment, secure safe housing or even exercise your basic American right to vote. Depending on the nature of the crime, you may even be unable to receive federal aid for...
Mississippi military personnel need to know that some things may cause them to lose their military clearance. Absent these credentials, these personnel may not remain in the same or similar job capacity. The attorneys and staff at M. Darin Vance, Attorney at Law, aim...
Mississippi drivers stopped on suspicion of DUI may have reason to challenge the case. It is not uncommon for the officer behind the stop to have made a mistake or two during the roadside encounter. Darin Vance, Attorney at Law, is happy to provide you with some...
As a resident of Mississippi who has recently been charged with a DUI, it’s important to be familiar with state DUI laws. Some states can be more lenient than others. M. Darin Vance, Attorney at Law, explains that Mississippi actually has some of the strictest...
Getting a call or having an officer show up at your home to let you know your child is under arrest is a scary experience. All parents want to do is keep their children safe and protect them from anything bad in life. Once a legal issue comes up, though, you may feel...
Sexual contact with children is a very serious crime for a very good reason. Persons found to be in violation of sex crime laws often face very harsh punishments. Thus, it is imperative to understand statutory rape laws in Mississippi. All states in the country have...
Every citizen of the United States has basic rights when placed under arrest, such as the right to remain silent and the right to a fair and speedy trial. Youth in Mississippi, or those who are under the age of 18 when placed under arrest, enjoy those same...
Shoplifting is a very common crime in Mississippi and around the country. Sometimes, it happens by accident. For example, children may often grab an item off the shelf without a parent ever knowing about it until after they leave the store. Another good example is...
There are differences in Youth Court and regular Criminal Court in Mississippi. However, no matter if it is an adult or a juvenile that is under arrest, all suspects have the right to remain silent and the right to have a lawyer during any questioning. According to...
