On behalf of Duncan | Kent, PLLC | Aug 31, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Duncan | Kent, PLLC | Aug 21, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Duncan | Kent, PLLC | Aug 4, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Duncan | Kent, PLLC | Jun 12, 2020 | Criminal Defense, Drug Charges
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...
On behalf of Duncan | Kent, PLLC | May 12, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Duncan | Kent, PLLC | Apr 15, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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,...
On behalf of Duncan | Kent, PLLC | Mar 16, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Duncan | Kent, PLLC | Mar 5, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Duncan | Kent, PLLC | Sep 12, 2019 | Criminal Defense
When a crime occurs, police must often work quickly to follow the trail of evidence that may lead them to those who may have committed the crime. If officers show up at your door with a warrant for your arrest, it likely means that they and a judge in the Mississippi...
On behalf of Duncan | Kent, PLLC | Dec 21, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving
You may be among those in Mississippi who consider themselves men or women of few words, meaning you tend to be on the quiet side and perhaps, only speak when spoken to. On the other hand, you might be in a category that includes adults who have gotten in trouble for...
