Mississippi Criminal and Family Law Blog

The type of defense that you put forth in your criminal case matters. If your legal arguments are poorly made, or if your representation simply isn’t aggressive enough, you might be at an increased risk of being not only convicted but also being hit with the harshest penalties allowable under the law. That’s why it’s…

According to an article from the associated press dated December 20, 2022, Harvey Weinstien was found guilty of sexual assault and rape in a Los Angeles court. Weiinstien is also currently serving a sentence for rape in New York. Weinstien was a big time hollywood executive that became the face of the metoo movement due…

Cold and flu season is upon us. Many people often find themselves wondering, is it really possible to get a DUI from consuming cold medicine? Simple over the counter cold medicines can provide great relief to those that are down sick with coughing, sneezing, and congestion. However, there are often side effects that can leave…

It’s no surprise that certain crimes spike around the holidays. Increased alcohol consumption, as well as financial and emotional stress, sometimes causes people to do things they wouldn’t ordinarily do. One example is drinking too much and then driving, or getting into a fight with a loved one, or shoplifting. Unfortunately, a poor decision now…

If you have committed a major crime in Mississippi, you might be wondering whether the court will “take it easy” on you. This is obviously something that all defendants hope for, as no one wants to spend more time in prison than they absolutely have to. But is it true that certain members of the…

The holiday season is well underway! Decorations are up, stores are crowded with an abundance of shoppers, and holiday parties have commenced. For many, it is a time of happiness and cheer. It’s a time to celebrate and appreciate time with family and friends. For others, the holidays are particularly challenging, bringing up difficult emotions…

Lance O. Mixon of the Carmody Law Office recently completed two series of advanced criminal defense training & continuing legal education (CLE) from the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), totaling over 25 hours of instruction and workshops. In August, he attended the NACDL’s Annual National Meeting in West Palm Beach, Florida, as the…

While the ethical aspect of an abortion ban is a subject of much debate, the reality is that it is now against the law in the Magnolia State. This is one of the most notable changes in our state’s legal system within recent memory, and individuals must be aware of what this means going forward.…

The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is an exciting period filled with friends, family, and festivities of all kinds and varieties. It is very common for people to travel long distances to spend time with their family to celebrate the holidays. There is no denying the holiday season is a joyous time and…

Most of us can agree that marijuana is not a dangerous drug. In fact, alcohol is far more deadly, causing numerous DUI crashes each year. In addition, people can literally drink themselves to death – while it is essentially impossible to overdose on marijuana. Finally, marijuana is nowhere near as addictive as some of the…