Mississippi Criminal and Family Law BlogMississippi is known for many things, including blues music, agriculture, and catfish. But the Magnolia State is also earning a somewhat less impressive reputation for incarcerating more people than any other place on the planet. Mississippi even beats highly authoritarian nations such as North Korea, believe it or not. Why is this, and what can you do if you are one of the many people who face prison or jail time in this state?
If you are facing the possibility of incarceration, get in touch with a defense attorney as soon as possible. Although enlisting the help of a public defender is always an option, a private defense attorney is usually highly motivated and less likely to accept plea deals. This increases the chances of you avoiding incarceration altogether. No matter what you choose to do, the most important thing is to act quickly and start developing a defense strategy as soon as possible.
Mississippi Has More Inmates Per Capita Than Any State or Nation
Mississippi is the world’s leader when it comes to putting people behind bars. It beats China, Russia, Iran, and many other nations in this statistic, according to the World Population Review. Many people have voiced their displeasure at this statistic – including many legal experts. These experts claim that the decades-old policy of mass incarceration has backfired, causing Mississippi to become less safe.
The interesting thing about this statistic is that it seems to be completely at odds with the rest of the nation. While America’s population of inmates has shrunk by 16% since before the pandemic, Mississippi is incarcerating more people than ever before. In less than six months, over 1,500 people have been put behind bars for a total of 18,000. At one point in 2013, there were well over 22,000 inmates in Mississippi prisons. The population was declining, and it once reached a low of almost 16,500. However, the trend has reversed, and in August the population hit a new high.
If the trend continues, we can expect over 22,000 inmates by 2023. This would represent a cost of $100 million per year for American taxpayers – or a cost of about $54 per day. On August 11th, it was reported that a man had been sentenced to 99 years in prison after committing sex crimes against a small girl.
Enlist the Help of a Qualified Attorney Today
If you have been searching for an experienced defense attorney in Mississippi, look no further than Vic Carmody Jr., P.A. Over the years, we have helped numerous defendants in the Magnolia State, and we know that this state is now becoming famous for incarcerating a much higher number of individuals compared to other areas. With our help, you can strive to avoid this fate and use a range of effective legal strategies to pursue the best possible outcomes. Book your consultation today to get started with an effective defense strategy.