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,...
Drivers who are pulled over for the suspicion of drunk driving may be asked to take a field sobriety test. These tests are meant to help a police officer determine if a driver is impaired. There are many different types of field sobriety tests that a police officer...
When you’re under investigation for criminal wrongdoing, you can feel like a cloud of suspicion is swirling above you, tainting everything you do in life. The uncertainty of it all can be oppressive, too, as you wait to see what comes of the investigation and how...
Many people have faced serious driving while impaired (DUI) charges because of common misconceptions. Here are a few common DUI myths to avoid: Myth 1: You should eat food to lower your blood alcohol content (BAC) Truth: Food can help slow down the absorption of...
So-called “sobriety” checkpoints have just one purpose: to identify impaired drivers and put them under arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol. While not legal in every state, they are considered legal in Mississippi, so long as they are...
There are several possible reasons the police might pull you over. They may believe you were speeding or failed to signal a turn. However, the police may also believe that you are inebriated. If the police believe you are inebriated, you may be asked to prove that...
Labor Day will soon be here. Even though warm weather will continue to linger for several weeks, the holiday weekend seems to signal the end of summer fun. This is when many families try to squeeze in those last cookouts and gatherings that last into the evening...
When they take the witness stand, an eyewitness in a criminal case may seem very convincing. They give their account of what happened, and it may seem to jurors like they remember the events accurately. If they say that a suspect was at the scene of the crime, the...
Independence Day is fast approaching, and you can anticipate that the roads will be full of people traveling to celebrate with friends and family. Law enforcement officials may also be on full throttle to catch drunk drivers or motorists who might be dangerous on the...
You know that drinking and driving is a bad idea, but you still like to go out and have a good time. You don’t want to take any unnecessary risks, however, and you definitely don’t want to end up facing drunk driving charges because you had one drink too many. Is a...