Mississippi Criminal and Family Law Blog

Independence Day, more commonly known as the “Fourth of July”, is one of the nation’s most respected and popular national holidays. People across the country celebrate amongst family and friends, with hot dogs and burgers over the grill, usually with a soda or ice-cold beer. Additionally, it is very common for people to travel to…

A domestic violence charge comes with serious consequences, which is why it’s vital to protect your rights with the help of well qualified criminal defense attorney. Many people believe that if they are innocent, they do not need legal representation because the truth will come out in court. However, this is not the case, especially…

Facing your first DUI charge in Mississippi will be overwhelming. This is especially true if you are trying to represent yourself for such a serious traffic offense. When you go to your first court appearance, you will quickly become aware that you need an experienced DUI attorney. DUI courts have their own language and rules; our…

When hearing about driving under the influence charges, people likely associate or relate it to people in their own lives, friends, or family who have faced similar charges. However, DUI charges effect people without regard to their age, sex, financial standing, or social status. DUI’s affect all walks of life, from bankers, to teachers, to…

Anyone facing criminal charges is a traumatic experience. One of the most serious charges is rape. This charge carries a long prison sentence and the stigma of a felony conviction based on a violent sexual conviction and a life time sexual offender registration. If you find yourself in this position, it is important that you…

It is perfectly legal to carry a handgun while operating a motor vehicle in Mississippi, even if you do not have an open-carry permit or license. But as soon as you start discharging your firearm from a vehicle, you run the risk of serious legal consequences. This is of course known as a “drive-by shooting,”…

Traditionally, the penalty for Driving Under the Influence is similar across the country. A person will usually be faced with jail, costly fines, and court costs. When the charge is elevated due to circumstances such as death or serious bodily injury, the penalties dramatically increase to a felony conviction. However, recently there have been changes…

“Fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer in a motor vehicle” is a serious offense in Mississippi. However, most of us know it better as simply “a car chase.” The reason this is viewed as such a serious crime in Mississippi should be obvious. When you are zooming down the street while evading the police,…

“Disorderly conduct” may seem like a vague phrase. After all, there are many acts that could potentially be considered disorderly conduct. So, how do you know if you are breaking the law? The truth is that you could face serious legal consequences for committing this crime, so it makes sense to gain a clear understanding…

Kidnapping is a serious offense in the state of Mississippi, and it may occur in a number of different ways. When most people think about kidnapping, they picture an armed person in a mask – perhaps pulling up in an unmarked van before grabbing someone off the street and holding them for ransom. But in…