Being accused of domestic violence can be alarming but it is also important to note that domestic violence charges are serious criminal charges. Legal resources are available to all parties impacted by domestic violence which is why it is valuable for them to be...
Any conviction may include collateral consequences that go into effect after someone has paid the fines and completed the incarceration and other penalties. According to the American Bar Association, about 45,000 collateral consequences exist at the federal, state and...
The decision to adopt a foster child can never be taken lightly. When foster families initially take in a child, it is with the intention that she will eventually rejoin her birth family, and foster parents work with the birth parents to achieve this end. The initial...
Being charged with a DUI can come with overwhelming fears and concerns for the accused driver. In addition, they can face serious penalties and consequences including jail time, fines and the loss of their driver’s license. For that reason, accused drivers should be...
Those who have recently received a DUI charge in Mississippi know they are facing a huge financial hit, but the actual final costs can vary widely. Understanding Mississippi laws for driving while intoxicated can help anticipate sentencing fines. Knowing how the legal...
Divorcing couples may ask how they should go about dividing their family home during their divorce. It is an important concern for many divorcing couples who should be prepared for how to address it. So, how to divide a family home during divorce? Here are some...
You may not have pictured your marriage ending in divorce, but this is a common occurrence for many couples. According to CNBC, approximately 800,000 divorces occur every year. A divorce may present changes to your finances, especially if your spouse was the primary...
All Mississippi drivers are expected to remain sober when they are on the road. That is especially true for first responders. Failure to do so may result in an arrest and charges for driving under the influence. Allegations of DUI can happen to anyone – even someone...
You may have heard that Mississippi is a no-fault state when it comes to divorce. A no-fault divorce can be an effective way to expedite the legal process and keep the nature of your marital differences private. But as the Mississippi State Bar Association explains,...
Facing criminal allegations is a difficult predicament to be in. However, like anyone accused of a crime has the right to assert a criminal defense. For some, this can seem straightforward to them, as they acted in defense of him or herself. When faced with physical...