In Mississippi, a fourth driving under the influence (DUI) conviction is a felony. The law treats the first and second offenses as misdemeanors, while a third offense already carries felony status. This progression underscores how repeated violations lead to harsher...
Divorces have many painful issues, ranging from child custody to child support. One of the most difficult issues is the valuation and disposal of marital assets, and this issue can become especially difficult if it involves the marital home. If a couple has lived in a...
Mississippi law uses the best interest of the child standard when deciding custody. It is generally presumed that shared custody between both parents is in a child’s best interest because it allows the child to spend significant time and develop a meaningful...
With everything going on right now, it is natural for Mississippi residents to wonder about their obligations when encountering law enforcement. When must residents engage with police, and what are their rights in those situations? Obligation to provide Identification...
Mississippi courts use a formula to calculate child support amounts, but generally speaking, the amounts are based on two factors: 1. the needs of the child; and 2. the ability of the parent to pay. This means that at the time the court is considering the child...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Divorce can be a challenging and emotional process, especially when it comes to post-divorce obligations like alimony. For those who find themselves struggling to meet these payments, there is hope. Mississippi law provides avenues for reducing alimony under certain...