Being charged with a DUI can come with overwhelming fears and concerns for the accused driver. In addition, they can face serious penalties and consequences including jail time, fines and the loss of their driver’s license. For that reason, accused drivers should be...
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Ambulance driver arrested for DUI while on duty in Mississippi
All Mississippi drivers are expected to remain sober when they are on the road. That is especially true for first responders. Failure to do so may result in an arrest and charges for driving under the influence. Allegations of DUI can happen to anyone – even someone...
Using self-defense as a criminal defense strategy
Facing criminal allegations is a difficult predicament to be in. However, like anyone accused of a crime has the right to assert a criminal defense. For some, this can seem straightforward to them, as they acted in defense of him or herself. When faced with physical...
Can I refuse a Breathalyzer test?
When a police officer suspects that a driver in under the influence of alcohol, he or she may request the driver to submit to a Breathalyzer test which will use the driver’s breath to determine the driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC). Drivers should know that they...
Penalties for boating under the influence
When we think about driving under the influence (DUI), we most often think of driving something on the road. However, there is another way in which a driver can be charged with DUI. It is known as boating under the influence, or BUI. These violations are on a steady...
Memorial Day kicks off summer DUI enforcement
While enjoying summer barbecues, concerts and other festivities, you may inadvertently drink enough for your blood alcohol concentration to climb above 0.08%. This is typically the legal threshold for drunk driving charges in the Magnolia State. Law enforcement...
IIDs may allow driving after a DUI
For most people in Mississippi, the ability to drive is essential to their ability to support themselves by allowing them to get to and from work. Driving also enables them to take care of basic life needs like grocery shopping, attending medical appointments and...