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The criminal justice system is not immune from wrongful convictions. A recent report revealed that official misconduct by law enforcement, prosecutors and others played a large role in these convictions and illustrates the need for an effective criminal defense....
There are many different systems that allow people to immigrate to the United States or at least enter the country legally. Some people secure visas due to employment offers that allow them to temporarily work as a non-immigrant resident. Others may enter the United...
In Ridgeland and across Mississippi, people who are accused of criminal behavior in the past should be aware that they can face exponential problems if they are alleged to have committed other violations. Regardless of the crime itself, accusations of a series of...
Living in the United States as an immigrant can be difficult for many reasons, not the least of which is the threat of removal for certain alleged infractions. Removal, often called deportation, happens when an immigrant in some way causes their protected status to be...
A former Chief Financial Officer of a Mississippi town of about 24,000 has been arrested on allegations that he took money from the city’s treasury and diverted it to his personal use. The State Auditor said that the man diverted almost $290,000. The city’s budget is...
Expungement is an important process that can remove a criminal arrest or conviction from an accused individual’s criminal record. For this reason, accused individuals who have a criminal conviction on their record and want to have it removed should be familiar with...
Field sobriety tests may be an important component of drunk driving charges. For this reason, accused drivers should be familiar with the different types of field sobriety tests and how they may challenge them if needed. What are the different types of field sobriety...
Regardless of the circumstances, if you’re accused of shoplifting it’s important to understand the steps you can take to protect your legal rights. Imagine a situation in which you’re shopping, while minding your business, but you’re soon accused by a store associate...
When a Jackson area resident is facing a DUI, they may be scared and worried about what will happen. A DUI charge is a serious criminal matter in Mississippi. Law enforcement and the prosecution take a DUI seriously and they are aggressively prosecuted. The chemical...
Is the threat of deportation blanketing you in fear? If so, then you need to explore every deportation defense available to you so that you can maximize your chances of remaining the country that you have come to call home. It’s not easy to mount a successful...
