People sometimes have the impression that they need to do everything the police tell them to do or that they need to accommodate every request. They just want the interaction to go smoothly, and they know the police are in a position of authority. But if a police...
One key component of a DUI stop is that a police officer needs to have reasonable suspicion in order to stop the vehicle. There needs to be a valid reason for that initial traffic stop. In other words, police officers are prohibited from randomly stopping vehicles...
A new job can bring major changes to a family’s daily routine. A parent may work nights, travel often, take rotating shifts or spend weeks offshore. However, a difficult schedule does not automatically justify changing custody. Mississippi courts focus on how the...
Job changes can have a dramatic impact on someone’s relationship. A person’s employment plays a big role in their life, and any sudden changes can have a ripple effect in other areas. For example, some studies have found that a person’s odds of divorcing increase if...
There are three main field sobriety tests that police may use during a drunk driving stop. These are the one-leg stand, the walk-and-turn and the horizontal gaze nystagmus test. They all have a different focus. The HGN test looks at eye movement and a person’s ability...
Drinking a cup of coffee after consuming alcohol will not help you avoid DUI charges. There are those who claim that the caffeine can help sober you up. However, this is a common myth that can sometimes get people in legal trouble because they believe that the coffee...
Over the course of the year, there are often certain spikes in divorce filings. While divorce does happen every month, all year round, some months see a significant rise in the number of divorce cases that begin. One such spike happens in the late summer. Divorce may...
For many couples, the family home is one of the largest assets they own together. If you have a mortgage, you may ask who will keep the home, who will make the loan payments and what happens if both names remain on the loan. In Mississippi, a divorce does not...
In Mississippi, there is a medical marijuana program. People who have a qualifying condition can get a medical marijuana card from a doctor, and they are then allowed to use marijuana products in this fashion. It is viewed similarly to other types of controlled...
Family relationships can change quickly after a divorce, separation or the death of a parent. Grandparents often worry about losing contact with a grandchild during these difficult times. Although Mississippi law allows grandparents to seek visitation in certain...