Criminal Defense

No one expects to be arrested for driving under the influence. After all, you are very responsible with your drinking and believe you know your limits. You would never contemplate drunk driving. Still, there may come a time when you are pulled over by Mississippi...

When the police approach you during a criminal investigation, it can be tempting to talk to them. After all, you probably want to try to explain the situation so that you can effectively deflect any suspicions. However, in most instances the best first step that you...

Although they happen to a lot of good people, DUIs are not in any way minor offenses. No one accused of drunk driving should think that they can just get it over with without facing any serious consequences. For one, even a first offense can land a person in jail for...

Mississippi continues to seek recovery of nearly one-third of $77 million in federal welfare money from 38 people or companies. Brett Favre remains at the center of the investigation. Even though he was not charged with any crime, state auditors think that texts and...

The number of drunk drivers tends to increase over the summer and during holidays, which can sometimes mean more DUI checkpoints, as Mississippi police seek to keep the roads and highways safe. Being stopped at a DUI checkpoint can be a stressful and scary experience,...

The type of defense that you put forth in your criminal case matters. If your legal arguments are haphazardly made, or if your representation simply isn’t aggressive enough, you might be at an increased risk of being not only convicted but also being hit with the...

You may know the situation: driving down a road and looking in your rearview mirror and seeing flashing lights. You may wonder what you did and what trouble you are now in. It’s a stressful situation for everyone. When you are pulled over for a DUI, you need an...

Getting ahead in life is difficult enough for today’s youth without having the burden of past mistakes to drag behind them. Getting a job, a loan, or even being able to vote is challenging for people who have a criminal record. Sadly, young people in Mississippi often...

When an individual is facing a harsh sentence after conviction, they usually look at all possibilities to reverse or change the outcome, depending on the unique circumstances of their case. But the appeals process is lengthy and requires specific deadlines, and for...

Most people on the Gulf Coast were glad to say “Good-bye” to 2021. Many parties were held to pay tribute to the moment. Unhappily, in one such moment, a few party-goers let their anger get away from them, and a New Year’s Eve party in Gulfport turned into a shootout,...