Articles Posted in MS Criminal Laws

Blackmail is a crime in Mississippi, and the state code calls it extortion. A blackmail sentence depends on what the person demanded. Under Mississippi law, a demand for property worth $500 or more is a felony. A conviction can carry up to 15 years in the custody of the Department of Corrections. A demand under…

At first, it might seem like vandalism is a relatively innocent crime. You are not actually hurting anyone, and destroyed or damaged property can be replaced. In most cases, property owners even have insurance policies that can cover their losses. With these factors in mind, it might seem unthinkable that vandalism could potentially be classified…

Statistics show that there were over 32,000 instances of Arson in the United States during 2019 alone. Most of these crimes involved burning structures, but a significant number of offenses also involved burning vehicles. If you have been charged with Arson in Mississippi, it is important to get help from a qualified, experienced criminal defense…

No matter which state you live in, rape is always a serious crime in the U.S. That being said, each state may define this crime in slightly different ways. If you have been accused of this crime in Mississippi, it is important to understand the specific actions that are legally defined as rape in the…

Bribery is a serious offense in Mississippi, and you may face serious legal consequences if you have been accused of this crime. Bribery can take many forms, but bribing a police officer is one of the most common types of this crime. Many people attempt to bribe law enforcement professionals in the hopes of reduced…

In November of 2020, a woman was arrested after being accused of a drive-by shooting in Mississippi. Although no one was hurt during the incident, it represents yet another instance of this dangerous crime in the Magnolia State. Because of the connection between drive-by shootings and gang activity, lawmakers in Mississippi have created special laws…

Credit card fraud is a serious offense in the state of Mississippi, and you may face serious consequences if you are found guilty. There are several laws that govern credit card fraud in the Magnolia State; in certain circumstances, you may even face felony charges. There are many crimes that fall under the general category…

For many bored teens and children in Mississippi, going out and vandalizing someone’s property might sound like a good time. Unfortunately, these acts may result in serious legal consequences. If your child is a minor, you may be liable for damages if they vandalize someone else’s property. Although this might seem unfair, the state must…

Larceny vs. Burglary in Mississippi: Understanding the Charges Burglary and larceny are two different crimes. Larceny is the unlawful taking and carrying away of another person's property with intent to permanently deprive them of it. Burglary is the breaking and entering of a structure with intent to commit a crime inside. Larceny is about theft.…

In incidents that lead to someone’s death, there can often be a fine line between manslaughter and murder; however, there is a big difference in punishment. In the state of Mississippi, courts will look at every aspect of the case to determine the difference between murder and manslaughter. In simple terms, the difference between murder…