House Bill 412 contains numerous changes to Mississippi’s DUI laws, and the bill takes effect on October 1, 2014. One of the most significant changes is that it makes nonadjudication available to persons over 21 years of age, something previously unavailable. To learn more about these nonadjudications, please read our…
Earlier this month the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Salinas v. Texas, 570 U.S. ___ (2013). Before Salinas was arrested, police asked him a few questions. In response to one particular question, he remained silent and said nothing; he argued that this was his way of exercising his…
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Prosecutors in Hinds and Rankin counties Justice Courts are accused of concealing information that could prove defendants innocent of alleged crimes. A lawsuit was filed this April seeking an injunction against Hinds County Prosecutor Sherri Flowers and Rankin County Prosecutor Richard Wilson. Take a further look at the article: “The…