Mississippi, one of the most gun-friendly states in the nation, was the ninth to sign into law “constitutional carry,” meaning that — with some restrictions — anyone who can legally possess a firearm in the state can legally carry that firearm. This by no means...
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Reasonable suspicion is a necessity for many DUI arrests
Unless a driver approaches a DUI checkpoint, usually an officer needs to have reasonable suspicion that a driver has ingested too much alcohol to instigate a traffic stop and give the driver a field sobriety test. The officer should perceive a problem with the driver...
What should you do when police stop you?
Being stopped by police is intimidating but you need to keep your wits about you. Otherwise, you may surrender important rights and harm your criminal defense against any charges. Remember that you have the right to stay silent. If police stop you and you exercise...
New rules could narrow sexual misconduct on campuses
Sexual assault on college campuses remains an issue that students, school officials and legislators struggle to tackle. Some colleges put in place orientation programs that teach students and employees safe behaviors and how to respect consent. Others leave this...
Mobile police arrest suspect in 21-year-old cold case murder
Many residents of the Gulf Coast are unaware that murder carries no statute of limitation in either Mississippi or Alabama. This fact indirectly made headlines recently when Mobile police officers arrested a resident of Mobile on suspicion of having killed a man in in...
Potential consequences of opioids possession
People suffer many different injuries and other medical conditions in Mississippi that cause people pain. When this occurs people may need to go to the doctor to treat the injuries and to obtain medication to treat the pain. The prescription painkillers that people...
How can I avoid a DUI this summer?
The state of Mississippi is very serious when it comes to drunk driving offenses. In recent years, the state has created a fourth DUI offense which entails a felony charge regardless of how much time has passed between the third and fourth offenses. A felony...
What are the potential consequences for a first time DUI?
Many people in Mississippi have a drink from time to time. It can be a good way to relax or to loosen up when people are in social situations. Drinking by itself is not a problem. However, when people consume too much alcohol sometimes they make poor choices that have...
Being Pulled over for DUI
Being stopped for drunk driving requires staying calm in a stressful situation. There are important things you should do to protect your rights when you police stop you for a suspected DUI. The most certain way to avoid these stops is by not driving after any...
How have Mississippi’s DUI laws changed over the last decade?
The possibility of a DUI conviction can be a scary prospect. Not only could you have to face penalties, such as community service, fines or jail time, but you could also lose your professional license and become ineligible for certain jobs. As WLOX explains,...