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...
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Where will a child face criminal hearings in Mississippi?
Having a child deal with a juvenile crime charge can be very difficult for you. Understandably, you may have many questions about what will happen. One of them may involve where in Mississippi your child will have to face an adjudication hearing for a criminal act....
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...
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...