In this blog, we often note that Mississippi's DUI laws can be harsh, and can lead to severe penalties. The harshest laws and most severe penalties are for those found responsible for a drunk driving accident that led to the death of another person. In February, a...
A breath test can be conducted when police officers suspect someone is under the influence. The test measures their blood alcohol concentration (BAC). For the average driver, there’s a BAC limit of 0.08%. It can sometimes be lower, such as 0.04% for commercial drivers...
If you’re conflict averse, then you’re probably stressing about the possibility of getting divorced. You’ve probably seen movies and television shows depicting aggressive fighting over key divorce legal issues, whether in court or outside of it, oftentimes resulting...
It’s important to remember that in the context of a criminal case, the burden is on the prosecution to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. That’s a high hurdle to clear, and it requires competent and persuasive evidence. Therefore, in many criminal cases,...
Divorce is tough on everyone, but it can be especially confusing and emotional for kids. Mississippi families navigating this transition have several creative strategies that can ease the impact on children and promote long-term emotional well-being. Nesting: a...
The thought of potentially losing time with your children through a custody case can be heart-wrenching. But the uncertainty of it all can be even more difficult for your child to handle. And given their vulnerability, they may experience several negative effects when...
There is an incredible feeling that overwhelms you the first time you hold your baby in your arms. Competing with the powerful emotion of love is the desire to protect them at all costs. But if you are a father and your name isn't on the birth certificate, you have no...
Generally speaking, the assets that couples own fit into two categories. Separate assets are things that they own individually, which do not have to go through property division during the divorce. Marital assets, on the other hand, are things that they own jointly...
Spousal support (alimony) is often awarded in a divorce to maintain financial stability. The courts generally do not want one spouse to struggle financially after divorce. Alimony orders are legally binding. They must be paid according to the terms set out in the...
Many marriages go through rough patches, but that does not always mean you are ready to divorce. Sometimes a trial separation is necessary to determine what you want going forward. A separation from your spouse generally means living apart and maintaining separate...