Drivers in Mississippi can lose their licenses for a number of different issues. Too many serious traffic infractions in a short amount of time could cost someone their license, as could unpaid traffic tickets. Sometimes, people lose their licenses over a single...
Criminal Defense
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...
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...
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...
Understanding Mississippi’s “malicious mischief” law
With summer comes a lot of spare time for many young people. Too often, that spare time leads them to do things they wouldn’t normally do – often at the urging of friends or even kids they barely know. Some of these things can get them in trouble with the law. Take...
Understanding what it means to be charged with conspiracy
People typically think of a conspiracy as an elaborate plan to commit a crime. In the eyes of the law, it can be – and often is – much simpler. A conspiracy is simply when at least two people agree to commit a crime and then take some action towards committing it....
Are you accused of embezzling property or assets?
When you work in business, something you’ll want to protect yourself against is an accusation of embezzlement. Embezzlement is defined as purposefully stealing, misusing or retaining assets or funds that were entrusted to you as an employee or to your organization....
How to invoke your right to remain silent
You were asked down to the police station to talk about a serious crime – an assault or murder – that the police are investigating. Despite reassurances from the police that they simply believe you had information that could help them crack their case, you quickly...
Protect your loved ones: Dispose of your old medications
You’ve had some health issues over the years, and there are a lot of old pill bottles with unused prescription medications in them lying around your house. Could you accidentally be contributing to a loved one’s addiction? Drug addiction often starts at home...
Clearing a conviction from your record
Having handled countless criminal defense cases in Hazlehurst, we here at the can attest to the fact that a criminal conviction (no matter the perceived severity of the offense) can have a dramatic impact on your life. Even after you have...