Identity theft is one of the most publicized federal crimes of the last several years. In response to an increase of online identity theft cases, federal authorities have made several high-profile arrests that receive a lot of media attention in Mississippi and...
In Mississippi and throughout the nation, law enforcement officers use field sobriety tests (FSTs) as a preliminary evidence-gathering tool when they suspect drunk driving. These are tests of physical coordination and the ability to follow directions. The standard...
Brisk illegal activity involving the buying and selling of goods and services occurs around the clock on the Dark Web. If you are aware of the Justice Department's interest in information sharing relative to the purchase of illegal drugs and you believe you are the...
Buying a home is not a decision to take lightly. With many spending so much time at home, coupled with low interest rates, now may even seem like an ideal time to buy. However, before you apply for a mortgage, educate yourself on mortgage fraud. You do not want to...
Before they closed the latest legislative session, Mississippi lawmakers were working on a bill that could mean big changes. Eventually the state’s lawmakers will return to work. When they do, they’ll likely start looking at the bill once again. So, what does the bill...
White-collar crimes are typically nonviolent crimes committed for some sort of financial gain. Victims of such crimes are often large companies or affluent people or professionals. Examples of such crimes include fraudulent schemes, including securities fraud,...
Mississippi divides controlled substances into schedules depending on how hazardous the drug is and whether it has a recognized medical benefit. Penalties for drug possession vary by schedule, amount of the substance, prior convictions and other factors. If you face...
Let us say that an embezzlement investigation is a hot topic in the company rumor mill. Funds have gone missing, and management is reportedly poised to announce the impending questioning of employees. That would seem to point to you and possibly your coworkers in the...
Driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol in Mississippi is a conviction that comes with serious penalties. The criminal consequences of DUI could change your life. You may have to pay hefty fines, serve jail time or fulfill another sentence. A conviction...
Is “driving while black” real? Do people of color get pulled over for less serious traffic offenses than whites? Are they searched more often than whites? Is racial profiling a substantial factor in police stops and searches? Researchers from the Stanford Open...
