Laws forbid the buying and selling of cocaine in Mississippi and in all U.S. states. Cocaine is an addictive stimulant made from the leaves of the coca plant found in South America. The federal government considers it a controlled substance, so anyone caught selling...
Understanding your right to a speedy trial
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to a speedy trial by an impartial jury. While people can waive their right to a speedy trial so that they have time to gather evidence to support their case, some do prefer to have their...