Police have one mission in their role as officers—to serve and protect. As officers of the law, we look to the police in times of need to help and keep us safe. For some, an encounter with the police may invoke feelings of nervousness or fear, regardless of circumstance. Here…
Mississippi Criminal and Family Law Blog
Demystifying Felony Murder in Mississippi
Introduction Criminal law can often be challenging to comprehend, and felony murder is no exception. In this blog post, we aim to explain the felony murder rule in Mississippi without unnecessary complications. Felony murder differs significantly from “regular murder,” and prosecutors often pursue felony murder charges because they can be…
Co-parenting In The Summer Doesn’t Have To Be A Heated Discussion
Tips for Co-parenting During the Summer Co-parenting can be a challenging task, especially during the summer when children are out of school and schedules may be less structured. However, with a little bit of planning and communication, co-parenting during the summer can be a fun and rewarding experience for everyone…
Down to the Wire – What is Wire Fraud and What are Mississippi Laws Surrounding It?
According to Forbes, a cast member of Bravo’s Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, was sentenced to six and a half (6.5) years in prison and five (5) years of supervised release after pleading guilty for the role she played in running a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme. The cast member…
The Startling Impact Of Drug Use During Pregnancy
Drug Use During Pregnancy Child abuse is a serious and devastating issue that affects millions of children worldwide. It can cause long-lasting harm to a child’s physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. One particularly concerning form of child abuse is drug use during pregnancy, which can have severe and lasting impacts…
Accused Of A Sex Crime? Shut Up And Lawyer Up!
If I’m Accused of a Sex Crime, Will It Make Me Look Guilty If I Hire a Lawyer? This is a question a lot of people ask themselves when they are being investigated for, or they are arrested for sex crimes. Often times, they call our criminal defense attorneys to…
Protecting Our Children: The Consequences of Unsafe Gun Access
In a world where startling incidents shake the foundations of safety, recent events serve as a grim reminder of the potential dangers lurking around every corner. Take, for instance, the astonishing case of a 7-year-old child who brought a gun to a Grand Rapids, Michigan elementary school. According to CNN,…
Baby Boxes In Mississippi
One Mississippi Town Introduces Baby Boxes, Where Parents Can Anonymously Give Up Their Infant In September of 2022, Long Beach, Mississippi became the first city in the state to install a “baby box” (sometimes also called an “infant safe haven box”). States like Indiana, Arkansas, Florida, New Mexico, and Arizona…
States Look to Impose Stricter DUI Penalties
In Illinois, State senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield), has introduced Senate Bill 1405, also called “Lindsey’s Law”. The motivating factor being this legislator’s desire to toughen law for impaired drivers who kill and injure others is the death of a Springfield woman in 2015. The bill would allow authorities to charge…
Hands Off My iPhone!
Know Your Rights Face ID and Touch ID are not your friends when it comes to your phone and law enforcement. Recently, in a search warrant that gave law enforcement access to President Trump’s fixer Michael Cohen, federal authorities requested access to Mr. Cohen’s phone and other devices by “use…