Mississippi Criminal and Family Law Blog

Human trafficking is a serious issue in the modern era, and Mississippi has taken a very tough stance against this crime. The state has its own human trafficking laws, and it has been praised by various human rights activists for its no-nonsense approach. It might seem unthinkable that slavery still exists in a first-world nation…

Mississippi’s alcohol laws are quite complex. This is largely due to the fact that the state gives tremendous freedom to local counties and municipalities when it comes to creating and enforcing their own alcohol regulations. Essentially, the local authorities get to decide for themselves which rules they wish to follow. An example of this is…

So what types of community service might you be ordered to carry out in Mississippi? In 2017, it was reported that offenders were carrying out a wide range of tasks as they completed their community service obligations. These included cleaning up the downtown Jackson area, setting up computer labs for a school district in Harrison…

The first thing you need to know about community service is that it is rarely an option for very serious crimes. It may be a stand-alone sentence, or it might be a condition of probation. In addition, community service may be a required punishment for some crimes, such as property damage. In addition, community service…

For many offenders in Mississippi, community service is a welcome alternative to prison. Judges may order convicted criminals to complete a certain amount of community service instead of giving them a prison sentence. Judges may also give offenders reduced sentences that include community service as a condition of their early release. Whatever the case may…

Here are some common examples of what perjury might look like:

First of all, those convicted of perjury in Mississippi can never be called upon as a witness ever again. The exact penalties depend on the circumstances of the crime. If you committed perjury during a trial or indictment for a capital offense or a felony, you face a prison sentence of up to 10 years.…

In Mississippi, you are guilty of perjury if you lie under oath. You are also guilty of perjury if you make false declarations in any legal matter, in any court of law, or before any officer of the law. Essentially, you are guilty of this offense if you lie in any situation where an oath…

While many people are aware on a deep level that lying is wrong, some might not be aware that this is actually a crime in Mississippi. Perjury is a very serious offense in the Magnolia State, and those who commit this offense can face strict penalties. But how exactly is perjury defined in Mississippi? More…

There are a number of laws against helping people escape from the custody of law enforcement officials. These laws fall under the general category of “escape of prisoners.” One of these laws is “aiding escapes from officers.” You are guilty of this crime if you help someone who is attempting to escape from the custody…