Pursuing one’s chosen career path can take them to places far from home. Depending upon their industry, an individual may have to leave their home country in order to advance their vocation and acquire new professional experiences. In order to come to the United...
What you should know about restricted licenses and IIDs
Drunk driving charges in Mississippi may not always result in a complete loss of a driver’s license. The state’s laws take into account that most individuals need to get to work. If convicted of drunk driving, you may show how a license suspension would result in a...
Domestic disturbance results in wounded officer, wounded woman
Police take many risks when they break open a door to a small space or apartment. They cannot always predict what will happen when they enter the space. The same is true for any occupant of the space who hears the police warn about breaking in. If the defendant is...
Clarification issued on residency requirements for citizenship
Becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States means meeting certain requirements as set out under U.S. laws and regulations. One of the requirements for obtaining United States citizenship via naturalization is that the applicant must continuously reside and be...
Life with an ignition interlock device can be challenging
Barely a day goes by when people in Mississippi don’t drive somewhere. During the week they drive to work or to take their kids to school. On weekends they drive to the grocery store or to visit friends or family. What is key to remember, though, is that if you drive...
Mississippi bills introduced that address the prison population
There are currently about 19,000 people in prison in Mississippi. In fact, Mississippi has the third largest prison population in the entire U.S. To address this, a bill has recently been introduced that aims to reduce the state’s prison population. The proposal...