Mississippi is a “zero tolerance” state. This means that an individual found in possession of illegal drugs, also known as controlled dangerous substances (“CDS”), can be convicted with serious penalties. A conviction is based upon three general elements. At the time...
Even seemingly minor drug offenses can lead to deportation
A resident of the Jackson area probably can recognize that even relatively minor criminal drug offenses, where lengthy sentence is off the table, are still very serious affairs. Probation is both burdensome and expensive, and a person may have to pay fines, fees, and...
Medical marijuana approved in Mississippi
In one election, the legal prohibition of marijuana in Mississippi was weakened. Voters approved a referendum on Nov. 3 allowing the use of medical marijuana by patients with debilitating health issues. While valid medical marijuana user may not face drug charges, its...
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 different types of drug charges?
There are different types of drug charges accused individuals can find themselves facing and serious potential penalties associated with each. Whatever the drug charges may be, accused individuals need to know how to defend themselves against the serious penalties...
Drug possession and intent to distribute
All drug charges are something worth taking seriously, but charges of possession with intent to distribute are very serious indeed. While Mississippi is surprisingly forward thinking in some areas of drug law, such as allowing for decriminalization of marijuana,...
Mississippi does not apply marijuana decriminalization equally
Mississippi does not generally have a reputation as a politically or socially progressive state, but it is one of the states that has decriminalized carrying small amounts of marijuana. This may come as a surprise to many people who view the war on drugs as racially...
Is it illegal to ship myself marijuana in the mail?
Several states have led the charge to legalize the recreational use of marijuana over the last several years, but that legal freedom has yet to come to Mississippi. While we do enjoy statewide decriminalization of marijuana, possessing, growing, shipping, and...
Mississippi authorities find massive marijuana grow farm
It's a stark contrast: the leniency of marijuana laws in some states and the crackdown happening in Mississippi. While Mississippi has decriminalized first-time possession of marijuana for personal use, possessing, selling or cultivating larger amounts can result in...
Understanding Mississippi’s marijuana laws
While some states have legalized the sale of medical and recreational marijuana, the law in Mississippi is still tough on marijuana sales. In fact, you could be facing the possibility of years in prison if you are accused of selling or trafficking marijuana in...
