When you’ve been accused of criminal wrongdoing and have been formally charged, you have the right to take your case to trial to be heard and decided by a jury of your peers. That said, you don’t have to have a jury trial. In fact, in some instances it may be better...
If child custody is in dispute, then you’re probably worried about the future of your relationship with your child. After all, depending on the outcome, you might be limited in the amount of time that you get to spend with your kid, and the quality of that time might...
If you’ve been wronged during marriage, then you might have a deep seeded urge to get back at your spouse. Although it could feel good to bash them on social media or take from them so that they feel the same level of pain that you’ve experienced, those actions can be...
Flashing police lights in the rearview mirror is not a favorable visual for motorists. For most drivers in Mississippi and other states across the nation, a DUI arrest feels like a nightmare. It is an overwhelming situation with potential consequences that could...
Significant events, like the start of school or holidays, can be stressful for divorced parents. Conflicts over schedules or traditions may make children feel uneasy. Here are four ways to plan ahead, stay organized and enjoy life’s events with your child. 1. Know...
Being stopped by police for suspected DUI makes most people extremely anxious. Our anxiety sometimes causes us to start explaining ourselves, believing that we can talk our way out of the problem. At a DUI stop, after asking for documents, such as your driver’s...
In Mississippi, a fourth driving under the influence (DUI) conviction is a felony. The law treats the first and second offenses as misdemeanors, while a third offense already carries felony status. This progression underscores how repeated violations lead to harsher...
Divorces have many painful issues, ranging from child custody to child support. One of the most difficult issues is the valuation and disposal of marital assets, and this issue can become especially difficult if it involves the marital home. If a couple has lived in a...
Mississippi law uses the best interest of the child standard when deciding custody. It is generally presumed that shared custody between both parents is in a child’s best interest because it allows the child to spend significant time and develop a meaningful...
With everything going on right now, it is natural for Mississippi residents to wonder about their obligations when encountering law enforcement. When must residents engage with police, and what are their rights in those situations? Obligation to provide Identification...