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There is an apparent new opportunity for freedom for many convicted Mississippi residents serving lengthy sentences in prison. State legislators have decided to change parole requirements for convicts that will allow those in prison a new hearing to determine if they...
In Mississippi and across the nation, immigration has been a frequent topic of discussion for much of the past six years. Given the political upheavals and policy debates, it is no surprise that many immigrants are fearful as to what the future holds. That is...
In February 2021, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued new temporary enforcement priorities that are not as strict as those issued under the Trump administration. Although these guidelines have been designated as temporary, the U.S. government has not yet...
Deportation can mean the end of the road for visa or green card holders living in Mississippi. Once deported, the immigrant could be forever banished from the U.S. Certain violent crimes, such as murder, trigger an automatic deportation order once the person is...
It's understandable to feel confused about the differences between theft, burglary and robbery because many people use the terms interchangeably. However, they do have legal distinctions. For a person facing charges for one of these crimes in Mississippi, it's good to...
Adjusting your legal residency status when coming to the United States or seeking to remain in the country can seem very intimidating. A lot of things are taken into consideration when adjusting legal residency status as a deportation defense. Factors like standard of...
Police officers in Mississippi may stop drivers whom they suspect of being impaired by drugs or alcohol. However, officers must follow certain laws and have a justifiable reason to stop a driver. While an officer doesn't need evidence of a crime, they still need...
The United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously in May 2021 that immigrants who have been deported from the country due to charges that are no longer valid cannot use such a situation as a defense to charges of illegal entry. People who have re-entered the country...
The vast majority of criminal cases are resolved before they ever head to trial. In many instances, this means that the accused individual accepts a plea deal. By doing so, the state is able to clear cases and avoid clogging up the court system as much as possible,...
Immigrants in Mississippi can become U.S. citizens through the process of naturalization by meeting several conditions. One of those requirements is showing proof of good moral character for the time you have been inhabiting the country. Take a look at the factors...
