There are more than 3.6 million undocumented immigrants in Mississippi and around the country who entered the United States as children and are commonly referred to as Dreamers. President Obama issued an executive order in 2012 to protect these immigrants after...
Despite attempts to pass new legislation before the November 2022 midterm elections, the 117th Congress failed to update any immigration laws. Some factors changed for immigrants in Mississippi and across the United States as the 118th Congress began its term. Failure...
Defense attorneys (DAS) have many strategies to shield their clients from persecution. One advantage is that they never have the burden of proof. It is the responsibility of Mississippi prosecutors to prove beyond the shadow of a doubt that the defendant committed a...
Eyewitness testimony can be incredibly unreliable. In fact, research has shown that eyewitnesses are often wrong about what they remember seeing. This can have serious consequences in criminal trials, where eyewitness testimony can be the deciding factor in whether...
Assault and battery are related criminal charges that are often brought together arising out of the same incident. They are not the same crime though. Assault and battery in Mississippi are distinct criminal acts, each with their own factors. Generally speaking,...
The process of obtaining legal status in the United States is already challenging enough without a Mississippi felony on your record. But if that's the situation you're faced with, you need to find out what you need to do to move forward and what to expect. Moral...
After having a couple of drinks at a Mississippi bar or residence, you might think you’re okay to drive. However, even with a buzz, a police officer could pull you over if you're driving erratically. An arrest for drunk driving carries numerous consequences. License...
A DUI for a health care professional in Mississippi is a life-changing event and one that can jeopardize your nursing career. Nurses accused of this crime must face criminal charges and also deal with the licensing board and their employers. DUI offense in Mississippi...
If you are an undocumented immigrant in the U.S. and reside in Mississippi, your green card application process can be complicated if you have violated the law in some fashion. Nonetheless, your particular situation matters, and not all immigration violations carry...
Documents naturally just get lost over time. If you can't find something required for your green card application in Mississippi, it's crucial that you get your hands on an official copy of what you need. Why do these documents tend to be hard to find? Everybody loses...
