Land Trespassing: What You Need to Know After an Arrest
Being arrested for trespassing can be an awful experience. Whether you knowingly crossed a boundary on someone’s personal property or stepped onto another’s land unintentionally, the consequences of trespassing are significant. Unfortunately, trespassing laws and...
What is Simple Assault?
Don’t be deceived by the name, simple assault, sometimes known as general assault, is a serious charge and can carry substantial legal consequences. It is contrasted with felony or aggravated assault, which typically involves a weapon and serious bodily harm. Simple...
What are Mississippi’s Medical Marijuana Laws?
In January 2022, Mississippi passed the Medical Cannabis Act, which created a legal medical cannabis program in the state. Here’s what you should know about Mississippi’s medical marijuana laws.
What Happens if I’m Caught with a Fake ID?
Did you know that nearly 32.5% of college students admit to owning a fake ID during their school years? So when you send your under-21-year-old child to college, or they move out of the nest, possession of a fake ID can cost you and your kid more than just a fine. How...
When Do CDL Drivers Need to Hire an Attorney?
For most drivers, getting a speeding ticket for going 15 miles over the limit can cause hefty fines, but for CDL drivers, it can be career altering.
Minor in Possession: What Parents Should Know
One of the most common charges made against young people in the United States is a minor in possession (MIP) charge. It’s a serious charge that could have financial consequences, as well as detrimental effects on your child’s future, including severe academic...
An introduction to bail and bonding companies
How is the amount of bail a defendant must pay determined? If you are ever arrested, you may be required to “post bail” in order to be released. But what does that mean and how does that work? Here’s a look at some of the most frequently asked questions about bail....
My child was arrested for a DUI at college. What’s next?
Sending a child to college is one of the most exciting yet terrifying things a parent can do. Possibly for the first time, you are trusting your child to make important decisions about their health and safety without your supervision. With this new freedom and...
What to do about a Mississippi traffic violation
You received a traffic ticket in Mississippi. What are your next steps? When you commit a traffic violation in Mississippi, you should respond to it within ten business days in one of the following ways: Pay the fine Request a mitigation hearing to request leniency...
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