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Bail allows individuals who have been accused of criminal wrongdoing to be released from custody while they are awaiting trial. The process of granting bail is not a perfect system, and lawmakers often seek to reform it as a result of its deficiencies. Nevertheless,...
Impaired driving charges in Mississippi often relate to alcohol. People who have had too much to drink get pulled over and then arrested by the police. Many operating a motor vehicle under the influence (OUI) charges specifically involve alcohol. However, Mississippi...
Whether you follow the rulings of the nation’s highest court or not, they can and do affect the lives of all Americans. For example, the majority of the current justices on the U.S. Supreme Court have generally voted to uphold gun owners’ rights when they’ve been...
Police officers in Mississippi may screen people for chemical intoxication during a traffic stop or after a crash. If someone is over the legal limit for their blood alcohol concentration (BAC), police officers can arrest them. Driving under the influence (DUI)...
Most people are generally aware that they’re under no obligation to answer police inquiries without legal representation if they’re under arrest and being interrogated. That “right to remain silent” is included in the Miranda warning, which doesn’t legally have to be...
Retail theft has become more prevalent and, in many cases, more organized and violent in recent years. Some states have responded by enacting laws that allow or even mandate harsher penalties for those found guilty of participating at any level. Recently, Mississippi...
Conflicts between people happen all the time – and most of them are resolved without any kind of serious incident. When things escalate, however, you can find yourself suddenly facing simple assault charges. While still a misdemeanor, not a felony, simple assault is...
If you’ve been ordered to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed on your vehicle(s) after a DUI conviction to get your driving privileges reinstated, it’s crucial that you understand how it works, what’s required of you and how to avoid unnecessary problems...
Cocaine is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance in Mississippi, which means lawmakers have determined that the drug is highly addictive but has some legitimate medical uses. The penalties for possessing, distributing and trafficking Schedule I and II drugs...
The crisis of fatal drug overdoses has hit virtually every part of the U.S. Amid this crisis, states have increasingly enacted laws that provide immunity from being arrested, charged or prosecuted for relatively minor drug charges for those who seek medical help for...