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  1. Selecting the Right Criminal Defense Attorney

    Facing criminal charges is a serious situation and one which can cause a great deal of anxiety for the defendant as well as their family. During these times it is important to select the right criminal defense attorney to help guide you through the court system and to obtain the best results for you…Read More

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Domestic Violence Consequences Beyond the Conviction

    In our previous post we discussed Simple Assault, a related crime is that of Domestic Violence. In Mississippi Domestic Violence is an action which meets the definition of Simple Assault, but also has the element of the Simple Assault being committed against a person with whom the Defendant has a ce…Read More

  5. Simple Assault Not Always So Simple

    In Mississippi simple assault is defined as: (1) A person is guilty of simple assault if he (a) attempts to cause or purposely, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or (b) negligently causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon or other means likely to produce death or s…Read More

  6. Possession of Paraphernalia Defined

    When dealing with possession of paraphernalia, Miss. Code Ann. § 41-29-139(d) states in pertinent part: (1) It is unlawful for a person who is not authorized by the State Board of Medical Licensure, State Board of Pharmacy, or other lawful authority to use, or to possess with intent to use, paraphe…Read More

  7. Penalties for Possession of Paraphernalia

    In Mississippi, possession of paraphernalia is a misdemeanor. If convicted of possession of paraphernalia, a misdemeanor, you could face up to six (6) months in a local jail and be required to pay a $500.00 fine. One thing to keep in mind is that the penalties for possession of paraphernalia, in man…Read More

  8. Possession of Paraphernalia a Broad Term

    It is easily understood that being caught in possession of drugs such as marijuana and/or controlled substances is a crime which can carry severe legal consequences. What many do not realize is that being in possession of paraphernalia, even in the absence of drugs or controlled substances, is a cri…Read More

  9. From Minor to Major

    In the event a driver is pulled over, even due to a minor traffic violation, this may give the officer the opportunity to discover more serious circumstances, such as a driver being under the influence. As is a fairly common occurrence, a driver is pulled over for a minor traffic violation but when …Read More

  10. From Careless Driving to Criminal Charges

    Drivers often are confused or simply unaware of what types of actions give the police the right to make a traffic stop. Often the police claim “careless driving” as the reason for making a stop. “Careless driving” according to Mississippi law does give police a broad area in which to work wh…Read More