According to Mississippi Today, one year after a law expanded parole eligibility to more people incarcerated in Mississippi prisons, the state’s parole grant rate has declined by more than a third, a sign criminal justice reform advocates say show the law isn’t being fully implemented. Senate Bill 2795, known as…
When parents separate or divorce, one of the main things they will have to figure out is how to share custody of their child or children. Parents can come to an agreement about how they want to share child custody, or they can leave it up to a judge to…
Halloween is a fun family holiday that involves hundreds of years of tradition and enjoyment for those who participate. Halloween first originated from the ancient Celtic festivals where people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. This day has its importance in other areas as it is…
Mississippi law casts a broad net when it comes to outlawing “controlled substances.” Mississippi law states that it is illegal to knowingly or intentionally possess, sell, barter, exchange, or manufacture a controlled substance. Unless, of course, you are authorized to do so by law. Drug crimes come with a variety…
Alcohol addiction can quickly tear a family apart. It is important that people who struggle with addiction get proper treatment to help them overcome their addiction. It is equally important for innocent spouses to consider divorce in instances where the other spouse’s alcohol usage places a heavy burden on the…
Things You Must Not Say or Do When Stopped for A DUI! There are many things that people should consider when being pulled over for a driving under the influence charge. It always helps to be respectful, obey any of the officer’s legal commands, and try to say and do…
The U.S. Constitution’s Second Amendment grants American citizens the right to bear arms. However, with that right comes certain responsibilities to use the gun appropriately. In the U.S., theft is the most common property crime, and assault is the most common violent crime. According to the Centers for Disease Control…
We often talk about child abuse and neglect together, so many people may think that abuse and neglect are different words for the same thing. But abuse and neglect are two different things. Abuse is certain behavior that harms the child, and neglect is failure to provide the child with…
Fake IDs are more common today than ever before. While some might argue that there is nothing wrong with a high school student using a fake ID to buy a six-pack of beer, this is still against the law. If Mississippi were to become lenient on this area of the…
According to Mississippi Today, more people are being placed in prison in Mississippi per capita than any state or nation, including China, Russia, and Iran, according to the world population review. Across the U.S., the number of those in prison in the U.S. is 16% lower today that before the…