Driving under the infuence and Other Alcohol Related Offenses

  1. Minor in Possession of Alcohol

    The misdemeanor Minor in Possession, commonly known as MIP, is defined in Section 67-1-81 of the Mississippi Code.It states in pertinent part that any person under the age of twenty-one who purchases, receives, or has in his/her possession any alcoholic beverages shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. If…Read More

  2. Welcome Back Ole Miss Students and Incoming Freshmen and Transfers

    Haymans and Company, PLLC welcomes back current Ole Miss students and extends a first welcome to the incoming freshman class and transfer students. We know that you will enjoy your time at Ole Miss and in Oxford as much as we do. While we know that you will enjoy the Square celebrating Ole Miss vict…Read More

  3. Haymans Law Criminal Defense Attorneys

    We understand facing criminal charges can be intimidating and highly stressful. Dealing with criminal charges on your own can be frustrating and usually leads to an outcome that is not best for you. Our attorneys are dedicated to helping people facing all types of criminal charges get fair treatment…Read More

  4. DUI Levels and Consequences

    Below is some very basic information on the various levels of DUI (driving under the influence, or more commonly "drunk driving").  While this list does include some of the consequences of receiving a DUI it does not include the non-judicial consequences such as: ramifications for college or gradua…Read More

  5. Refusing a Breath Test

    One of the most frequent questions, when it comes to a DUI, is “should you blow?” or otherwise submit to a breath test. When pulled over and the officer suspects you of driving under the influence, he may ask you to submit to a breath test. In the event you refuse, your license could be suspende…Read More

  6. Use of an Interlock Device While Resolving a DUI Charge

    In the event you are facing DUI charges you may lose your driving privileges. For example, as included in the post on the nonadjudication of a DUI offense, while undergoing the nonadjudication process you may have to surrender your license. However, there are ways to avoid this, primarily through th…Read More

  7. Facing a Breath Test, DUI Defense Part 2

    Following the initial stop and an officer’s suspicion that you are operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, you may find yourself facing a breath test. Under Mississippi’s implied consent law the police have the right to request that you submit to a breath test. You will also li…Read More

  8. DUI the Initial Stop, Part 1

    Being charged with a DUI in Mississippi is very serious and if convicted can have far reaching consequences. Accordingly, it is important to know what options and defenses are available to you as a defendant. In order to be found guilty of Driving Under the Influence the prosecution must prove that …Read More

  9. Mississippi Getting Tough On DUI/DWI

    The advocacy group Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) ranks the states in an annual report concerning how strict the DUI laws are in various states. MADD in determining the rankings considers a number of factors, including the amount of special training officers receive in detecting signs and beha…Read More

  10. Various Levels of a DUI Offense

    Generally speaking, Mississippi has several forms or types of DUI's or Driving Under the Influence crimes, including: DUI/DWI First Offense, this is driving while over the legal blood alcohol content level which is 0.08.  There is also what is referred to as DUI Other and is similar to alcohol rela…Read More