A high number of people accused of criminal offenses will plead guilty to the charges brought against them. They throw themselves on the mercy of the courts and try to deal with the consequences of a potentially lifelong criminal record. Those accused of chemical...
Year: 2022
Is your partner embezzling business funds?
Business partners invest a great deal of time and resources to ensure that their ventures succeed. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for some parties to take advantage of their partners and embezzle business funds. In a partnership arrangement, business decisions...
Reasons for rear-end accidents
If you get rear-ended, you may feel shocked. You may not have even seen the other car coming in your mirror, and you certainly know that you didn’t make any driving mistakes. The accident happens suddenly and without warning. You’re correct in the fact that you likely...
Why should I not talk to the police even if I’m innocent?
When you’re arrested, the police will advise you on your right to silence, which protects you from self-incrimination. However, most people don’t adhere to this advice. Once arrested, it’s important to remember that talking to the police and answering any questions...
4 common causes of car accidents
Many drivers expect a smooth ride to their destinations. But sadly, a car accident can turn a simple trip to the grocery store into a life-threatening nightmare. In 2020, Mississippi had 25 fatal crashes per 100,000 residents. Lots of car accidents are the result of...
What if your home insurance claim is denied in bad faith?
If something goes wrong at home as a result of fire or water damage, you expect to be able to make a claim on your home insurance policy to pay for repairs. When the worst happens and your insurer refuses to pay out, is there anything you can do? If you think that...
3 major causes of semitruck crashes
Truckers provide a valuable service to the people of this country, but it comes with great risks. The rigs these professionals have are large and heavy. They can flatten a passenger vehicle easily. It’s imperative that truckers always drive safely. Semitruck wrecks...
Do you have to submit to a breath test as a Mississippi driver?
When you notice the flashing lights of an officer behind you, you may not even understand the reason for the traffic stop. Maybe you have a burned-out tail light that you simply haven't noticed yet. Perhaps your tire grazed the center line, and now the officer wants...
Why is your business partner unhappy?
Your company has been successful over the years and it continues to grow from strength to strength. You take a lot of credit for this but it’s a shared credit with your employees and business partner. Recently, you’ve noticed a shift in the atmosphere with your...
3 defense strategies when charged with theft
If you are indicted and charged with theft, it is in your best interest that you figure out how to defend yourself. If you do not, you may end up paying the legal price following a conviction. That could mean paying a fine, serving time or both. Additionally, you will...