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…
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The DUI Stop, Is it Time to Cut Bait or Fish?
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…
Gun Crimes are Steady on the Rise in Mississippi
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…
What is the Difference Between Child Abuse and Child Neglect?
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…
What Happens if You Buy or Sell Fake IDs in Mississippi?
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…
“Lock’em Up” Mississippi’s New State Slogan
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…
Habitual Cruel and Inhuman Treatment in a Divorce Case
There are two types of divorce in Mississippi: Irreconcilable Differences divorce (sometimes called “ID divorce”) and Contested or Fault-Based divorce. Fault based divorce may be used in situations where one spouse wants to get a divorce, and the other does not. Fault based divorce requires that there be a “fault…
Drinking Booze and Driving Boats Don’t Mix
Boating Under the Influence A hot summer day under the sun, while boating on the lake, can be one of the best experiences a person can enjoy and is often regarded as a classic American pastime. Often, these experiences are accompanied by fun, good food, and possibly alcohol. However, these…
I Was Not Driving and Still Got a DUI?
Alcohol consumption in Mississippi and the United States in general is a time-honored tradition. However, as with anything, overindulging in alcohol or being irresponsible when consuming alcohol can lead to both personal and legal problems. Far too often, when adult beverages are consumed, many people still decide it’s “ok” to…
Mississippi’s Albright Factors for Child Custody: What is in the Child’s Best Interest?
During a divorce, courts are often deciding who will have custody of the couple’s children. When a judge decides child custody, they are simply looking to one thing: what would be in the best interest of the child? But determining what is in the child’s best interest can sometimes be…