by Amy Pietrowski | Sep 15, 2022 | Criminal Defense
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....
by Amy Pietrowski | Jul 27, 2022 | Criminal Defense, Traffic Violations
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...
by Amy Pietrowski | Mar 21, 2022 | Criminal Defense
What is probation? Probation, also known as parole, is an alternative to incarceration offered in state prison systems across the United States, including Mississippi and Tennessee. Typically, incarcerated people will have the opportunity to make a case for their...
by Amy Pietrowski | Feb 16, 2022 | Criminal Defense, Family Law, News
As someone with a wide range of of experience in and out of the legal field, Amy Pietrowski approaches law with a unique perspective, stemming from her experiences as a woman, mother and active mentor. In the Q&A to follow, you can learn more about the woman...
by Amy Pietrowski | Dec 15, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Mississippi and Tennessee have similar laws about what public intoxication is and what the consequences of an arrest might be. Here are answers to some key questions about this common misdemeanor charge. What laws does Mississippi have about public intoxication? In...
by Amy Pietrowski | Nov 17, 2021 | Criminal Defense
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...
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