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...
Report reveals police and prosecution misconduct
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....
Man arrested for violent crimes, other charges after bank dispute
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...
City official arrested for alleged embezzlement
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...
How can an expungement help me?
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...
What to do if you’re accused of shoplifting
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...
Incriminating drug evidence may be suppressed
Criminal charges can quickly threaten to derail your life. After all, a conviction can lead to incarceration, devastating fines, damage to your reputation, and a criminal record that can make it difficult to secure employment and housing. With so much at stake you...
What are the penalties for probation violation?
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...
Drug courts help those facing addiction-related charges
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...
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...