Driving under the influence of alcohol is always a mistake because the alcohol can impair the driver’s motor coordination and reveal his inebriation. Occasionally, inebriation can cause a driver to engage in conduct that will bring additional criminal charges and...

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....

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...

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...

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...

There are many people in the Jackson area who have made mistakes and have had to pay the price. When a person has committed a crime and is convicted, they often serve jail time and then are placed on probation. Probation is a supervised release where they are being...

Social and medical scientists still don't fully understand addiction. Most modern research indicates that addiction stems from both biological predisposition through genetics and issues that stem from someone's upbringing and enculturation. For example, someone raised...

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...