Police officers and sheriff's deputies in Madison sometimes falsely accuse drivers of drinking and driving. In some cases, the evidence can seem to point to DUI, but the driver is actually completely sober. For example, certain medical conditions can make it seem like...
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Potential defenses to identity theft accusations
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...
Failing a field sobriety test when completely sober
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...
Are you the target of a Dark Web investigation?
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...
What should you know about mortgage fraud?
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...
Are big changes coming to the Mississippi justice system?
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...
The demographics of white collar crime
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 drug possession penalties
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...
Are you the target of an embezzlement investigation?
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...
Analysis of 100 mln traffic stops & searches reveals racial bias
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...
