There are many potential penalties associated with drunk driving convictions. Motorists are at risk of losing their driving privileges. They may have to spend time in jail. They can also expect financial expenses, including fines and court costs. For many people,...
Drug laws are strict, but first-time offenders can potentially benefit from more lenient treatment than repeat offenders. Yet, being charged with a drug crime for the first time can be overwhelming, and the penalties can vary from probation to jail time, depending on...
People get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses every day in Mississippi. Most of them are people driving their own vehicles who make a mistake. Occasionally, the person arrested on DUI charges is a professional driver. Whether they are in their own...
The intensity of the emotions that people feel after an arrest can compromise their decision-making abilities. People who feel panicked or overwhelmed may not properly consider their circumstances. They might make decisions that put them at a disadvantage. For...
Mississippi laws define embezzlement as the criminal transference of a person’s property by a person in a position of trust. Simply stated, embezzlement occurs when someone entrusted with money or assets takes, transfers, or uses it for personal gain. A more serious...
Reasonable suspicion is a critical concept in drunk driving traffic stops. It's a legal standard that allows police to stop and briefly detain a driver if they have a reasonable belief, based on specific and articulable facts, that the driver is intoxicated....
People often classify drugs into three main categories. There are relatively safe drugs that have limited or no government oversight. These include caffeine, aspirin and many remedies for basic ailments, like cough syrup and over-the-counter sleep aids. There are also...
When a police officer wants to enter your home, odds are that the first thing they will do is seek consent. They will simply ask you if they can come in and have a look around. They may say that they just want to talk to you for a minute, and they’ll ask to do it...
Cocaine is a controlled substance in the United States, including Mississippi. You can face serious legal troubles if you’re found with cocaine. The penalties that are possible depend on a variety of factors, including the exact charge and whether you have prior...
White-collar criminal charges such as embezzlement or wire fraud don't leave people physically injured, but they can cause significant financial harm. State prosecutors often treat financial crimes as felonies, and many white-collar crimes might actually turn out to...
