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...
On behalf of Duncan | Kent, PLLC | Sep 19, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving
Like every other state, Mississippi has a legal limit at which authorities would consider you impaired. When it comes to alcohol, the legal limit generally means a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or higher. However, an officer could place you under arrest on...
On behalf of Duncan | Kent, PLLC | Feb 16, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Speaking to the police, no matter what the circumstances, always involves some level of risk. A police officer’s primary concern is upholding the law, and if a person speaking with a police officer says something that the officer believes indicates that the...
On behalf of Duncan | Kent, PLLC | Feb 9, 2018 | Criminal Defense
At this point in American history, most people have at least a passing understanding of their Miranda rights because of how frequently television and movies portray a police officer arresting a suspect and issuing a Miranda warning. However, may people still do not...
On behalf of Duncan | Kent, PLLC | Jan 25, 2018 | Blog, Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving
When you get together with your friends or go out on a date with your spouse, you might be among many others in Mississippi who like to have a beer, glass of wine or other alcoholic beverage with their meals. As long as you are age 21 or older, that’s perfectly...
On behalf of Duncan | Kent, PLLC | Nov 24, 2017 | Criminal Defense
When you face criminal charges, your next several choices are suddenly very important to your ongoing freedom. If you react poorly, or more specifically react in a way that makes you appear guilty, you do yourself no favors and may even worsen your chances of beating...
On behalf of Duncan | Kent, PLLC | Nov 17, 2017 | Criminal Defense
After you serve time in jail, you may face great difficulty transitioning back into society, especially when it comes to securing a job. Depending on the nature of your criminal conviction, you may have many fewer options for employment, legally speaking. This does...
On behalf of Duncan | Kent, PLLC | Sep 29, 2017 | Criminal Defense
There are many ways that a disagreement can lead to a physical altercation, but not all of them are treated equally in the eyes of the law. While the law generally frowns upon acts of violence, it does allow individuals to act in self defense or in the defense of...
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