Who is eligible for criminal record expungement in Mississippi and Tennessee?
Even if you were never convicted or if you’ve completed your sentence, arrests, charges and convictions can linger on your criminal record. This can be disastrous when trying to find a job, securing housing or going through any future legal proceedings. In both...
A Closer Look at Fault-Based Divorce in Mississippi & Tennessee
What is a fault-based divorce? A fault-based divorce is filed when one spouse requests a divorce based on a fault of their partner. This is also called a contested divorce. Someone seeking to divorce their partner may opt for a fault-based divorce out of...
What Youth Court Is Like in Mississippi & Tennessee
If your child has been arrested or otherwise accused of delinquency, you will understandably be concerned about what may happen to them throughout the legal process. This article will walk you through what youth court proceedings will look like in Mississippi or...
Effect of Assault Charges In Mississippi & Tennessee
How Will An Assault Charge Affect Me? Put simply, an assault is a physical attack. Under Mississippi and Tennessee law, there are two different categories of assault with which one can be charged. Each of these charges is very serious and requires representation by an...
How to Fight DUI Charges When Arrested in Mississippi
What Happens If I’m Charged With a DUI in Mississippi? In the state of Mississippi, the law simply states that you cannot drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of any substance. You can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) if you have more than...
Fault and No-Fault Divorce: An Overview of Grounds
What is a no-fault or uncontested divorce? A no fault divorce, also known as an irreconcilable differences divorce, occurs when both spouses agree to the divorce and its terms. In this variety of divorce, neither spouse has to prove that the other did something wrong....
Drug Possession Charges and Marijuana Laws in Mississippi
What to do when facing drug Offense charges in Mississippi The state of Mississippi takes drug charges seriously. It’s important to know that there are almost immediate repercussions for drug convictions, not limited to just having the conviction on your record. If...
New Olive Branch Prosecutor Brings Service-Focus to Role
Amy Pietrowski’s career has always been focused on service. The criminal defense attorney has served her country in the marine corps, worked as a crisis counselor after Hurricane Katrina for the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency, helped at-risk youth as an...
What to Do When Charged with Assault
If I’m facing a charge for domestic or simple assault, what should I do? First, it is important to remember that a charge of domestic or simple assault is a very serious offense. Often, courts are not offering plea deals to make these offenses “go away” or stay off...
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