Mail fraud is a significant problem in the United States that takes advantage of the vulnerable. Mail fraud is any kind of fraud that uses the U.S. Mail, whether that fraud starts over the phone, through mail or online. There are several kinds of mail fraud that the...
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3 issues that could make your drug possession charges worse
Where the Mississippi police catch you with something they think is a prohibited drug, they will almost certainly arrest you and then try to charge you with a crime. Drug possession is a common offense, but it is also one that can have a lasting impact on your options...
What happens if you face a fourth DUI in Mississippi?
Getting accused of driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious allegation in Mississippi. The penalties include fines, jail time and license suspensions. Your driving history and the situation leading to the DUI charges will influence what penalties you face. There...
Who is eligible for parole?
Just because the court sentences a person to prison for a period does not mean that they will necessarily have to spend all that time in prison. An inmate could be released into the world under specific conditions before they complete their sentence term. Usually,...
4 medical conditions that can lead to a false DUI arrest
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...
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...
