There are a number of laws against helping people escape from the custody of law enforcement officials. These laws fall under the general category of “escape of prisoners.” One of these laws is “aiding escapes from officers.” You are guilty of this crime if you help someone who is attempting…
Prison breakouts might sound unlikely in the modern era, but they are relatively common in Mississippi. Over the years, many inmates have successfully escaped from incarceration, and many have been helped by people on the outside. Such was the case in July of 2020 when a man successfully escaped…
When many people see their loved ones incarcerated, they tell themselves that they would do anything to get them out. For most people, this is simply wishful thinking. But a few individuals are actually willing to go the extra mile, helping inmates escape from prison and even devising plans to…
Almost everyone can agree that hate crimes are wrong. Like many other states, Mississippi has strict laws that punish people for specifically targeting people of different backgrounds. If you are charged with a hate crime in Mississippi, you will likely face severe legal consequences. On the other hand, the United…
People have been poisoning each other since before the Roman Empire. It is one of the most common ways for people to attempt murder, and high-ranking politicians and world leaders are wary of these attacks even in the modern era. Poison may be preferable to more overt attempts at murder…
According to the official statistics, amphetamines are the most commonly abused drugs in the state of Mississippi. 24% of all substance abuse patients in the state are struggling with addiction to amphetamines. One of the most popular and well-known amphetamines is, of course, methamphetamine. Although a significant portion of meth…
There are some crimes that seem almost unforgivable. Stealing from veterans probably falls into this category for most Mississippi residents. Recently, it was reported that a man had been embezzling funds from the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery. It could be argued that this man was not only stealing from veterans,…
Mississippi is home to some of the most amazing plant life in the entire nation. The clue is right in our nickname: “The Magnolia State.” You can see all kinds of amazing flowering plants while taking a stroll through one of our state parks. You might have thought to yourself,…
If you have dealt with the police before, you might be familiar with the long, drawn-out process of waiting while an officer detains you. You might have to wait for them to verify your identification. Perhaps they are looking at your past criminal record with the computer in their police…
Taking someone’s life has been seen as a very serious offense throughout human history. That being said, there has always been a clear distinction between intentionally taking someone’s life and unintentionally killing someone. While this distinction may not always be clear-cut, it can have a massive impact on the person…