Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and for some couples it isn’t always sunshine and roses. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), one in three women and one in four men in the United States have experienced some form of physical violence at the hands of…
Mississippi Criminal and Family Law Blog
Attorney Seeks to Overturn Nevada’s Forfeiture Laws
Asset forfeiture allows police to seize money or other possessions that they think are connected to a crime. When Nevada lawyer John Fortin came across a woman who claimed her house had been wrongly seized by police in an asset forfeiture proceeding, not only did he see a woman who…
Historically Long Sentence for a Sex Crime
A man in Virginia just received what is believed to be the longest sentence in the history of Wythe County. One may wonder how many people he must have killed or what terroristic act he must have committed to deserve an historically long prison sentence. In fact, Curtis Spurlock is…
What to Expect During a DUI Traffic Stop
Getting pulled over by law enforcement can be nerve-wracking. Like many drivers at a traffic stop, you often may have no idea why an officer pulled you over or what will happen to you next. When an officer starts asking questions about your activities earlier in the evening, you may…
What Happens to Pets in a Divorce?
Divorce can be a difficult and emotional process for all parties involved, including family pets. In many cases, pets are considered members of the family and the idea of separating from them can be just as painful as separating from a human loved one. However, unlike human family members, pets…
Police Department Under Fire in Wake of DUI Cover-Up
Recently, the police department of Portland, Tennessee came under fire for its handling of a routine DUI stop. One night, after pulling over a vehicle for driving without headlights on, officers began conducting a standard field sobriety test. During the test, officers noticed that the driver had slurred speech, glassy…
What to Expect During a DUI Traffic Stop
Getting pulled over by law enforcement can be nerve-wracking. Like many drivers at a traffic stop, you often may have no idea why an officer pulled you over or what will happen to you next. When an officer starts asking questions about your activities earlier in the evening, you may…
School Bus Driver Arrested for DUI After Crashing Bus Into Utility Pole
According to WSAZ News Channel, A school bus driver has been arrested by West Virginia State Police following an accident back in September of 2022. Six students were injured and sent to the hospital after a crash in Wayne County involving a school bus, according to Wayne County Schools Superintendent…
Holidays bring DUIs
It’s no question that American’s love to party—but how much and at what cost? According to the CDC, in 2018 an alcohol impaired driver got behind the wheel 147 million times. From 2003 to 2012, 2,560 people died as a result of car accidents related to alcohol impaired driving in…
How to Escape a Fourth DUI in Mississippi
If you commit four DUIs within a few years in Mississippi, you face serious consequences. A first DUI might result in a slap on the wrist, and penalties for a second DUI can be moderately worse. But when the courts see that you have committed four DUIs, they will inevitably…