Many people who watch true crime series on television have specific ideas on what burglary of a home looks like. They may think a burglar must violently kick down the door, perhaps with a weapon, stealing what is inside and then running away. However, in Mississippi...
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Criminal Defense
How a DUI can impact CDL status
Commercial drivers whose livelihoods depend on their ability to drive a vehicle such as a bus or truck can encounter serious complications if they are charged with a DUI/OUI. These individuals are held to a much higher standard if there is a traffic incident involving...
Study names Mississippi as the worst state for DUI fatalities
In Mississippi, drivers who get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol is a year-round concern. However, it is especially problematic in the summer when more people are out and about, taking trips and engaging in leisure activities. Law enforcement is aware of this...
Can I have a Mississippi DUI conviction expunged?
Everyone makes mistakes. Getting a DUI does not mean you’re a bad person, nor does it mean you have to live with that mistake hovering over you for the rest of your life. In many cases, a DUI conviction can be legally expunged, essentially making things as if the...
Can you get a DUI if your BAC is below the legal limit?
Memorial Day kicked off the summer season in Gulfport and by now many people are swamped with graduation parties, holiday celebrations, weddings, trips to the beach, block parties and all the other social events that often take place during the summer months. Of...
Defending against DUI charges
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer and many people will be out enjoying the nicer weather with friends and family. Law enforcement officials will also be out in an effort to crack down I’m drunk driving over the holiday weekend. If you or a...
Picking up the pieces after a DUI conviction
Getting pulled over and arrested for drunk driving is a terrible experience, and in Mississippi a conviction can lead to severe penalties and driving restrictions that create even more disruptions and hardships in people’s lives. When an officer pulls a driver over,...
Decades in prison may follow a drunk driving accident
Mississippi’s drunk driving laws are strict even when there is no accident involved. A short term in jail is possible even for first-time offenders, and the person will be expected to pay at least $250 in fines and attend a class on the responsible use of alcohol....
What should I know about the exclusionary rule?
Law enforcement must respect your rights even if they suspect you of a serious crime. This means that when the police gather evidence from you, they must have a warrant or probable cause. When they cross the line and take something from you in violation of your...
Do you know what the Fourth Amendment allows and prohibits?
When a Mississippi resident sees police officers on their doorstep or lights flashing in their rearview mirror, they often forget they have certain rights under the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution that can be violated. When officers conduct a search, whether...