Most people don’t associate their constitutional rights with a DUI stop. The situation is already stressful and intimidating, so it’s understandable if you’re unsure of your legal rights. Law enforcement officers often aggressively investigate suspected drunk driving...
People do find themselves facing DUI charges all year round, but summer is often thought of as DUI season, where impaired driving is more common and more arrests take place. Some of this is due to the fact that there are holidays often celebrated with alcoholic...
The state enforces one of the strictest approaches to underage drinking and driving in the country, and the legal consequences may follow a minor well beyond the initial traffic stop. Learning how the system addresses this offense can help you prepare for what comes...
After a night out at a bar, you realize that you had too much to drink and decide to sleep off the alcohol until you are sober. While this may seem like a safer alternative, it could potentially lead to a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge. This post explains...
Retail theft charges can change your life in several ways. Your reputation can be tarnished, you can lose your job, and you may face the very real threat of conviction, which could mean fines and jail time. Therefore, it’s imperative that you know how to aggressively...
Drunk driving allegations can completely reshape the life you live. This is especially true when you’re convicted on DUI charges, in which case you may face jail time, fines, driving restrictions and harm to your reputation. But in some instances, you’re better off...
Mississippi law enforcement officers are likely to be watching the roads carefully as people enjoy the upcoming holiday season. It is no secret that the roads are crowded over the holidays, and law enforcement officers know this. It is also no secret that drinking is...
When you’ve been accused of criminal wrongdoing and have been formally charged, you have the right to take your case to trial to be heard and decided by a jury of your peers. That said, you don’t have to have a jury trial. In fact, in some instances it may be better...
Flashing police lights in the rearview mirror is not a favorable visual for motorists. For most drivers in Mississippi and other states across the nation, a DUI arrest feels like a nightmare. It is an overwhelming situation with potential consequences that could...
Being stopped by police for suspected DUI makes most people extremely anxious. Our anxiety sometimes causes us to start explaining ourselves, believing that we can talk our way out of the problem. At a DUI stop, after asking for documents, such as your driver’s...