Drug possession charges may result in a prison sentence if a defendant pleads guilty or receives a guilty verdict. That said, there are legitimate options to defend possession charges in a Mississippi court. Countering drug possession charges Although someone faces...
Mississippi classifies cocaine as a Schedule II drug. It's highly addictive and its use can lead to other types of criminal behavior. The legal consequences are often harsh as well. Incarceration How long your jail or prison sentence depends on how much cocaine was in...
The decriminalization of drugs is a subject of serious debate in the state of Mississippi. This is an issue that people have strong opinions about. The pros of making drug possession and use legal are weighed against the potential cons. For this reason, it's a very...
After seven years of discussing the topic of medical marijuana legalization, the Mississippi state representative assembly has finally decided on approval. And based on the amount of time it has taken to reach an approval, one would think that the industry would be...
All states enact laws against controlled substances because of the dangers to the public. The varying degrees of drug charges, such as possession, selling and trafficking, come with different penalties as a result of a conviction. Even the offense of possession in...
Laws forbid the buying and selling of cocaine in Mississippi and in all U.S. states. Cocaine is an addictive stimulant made from the leaves of the coca plant found in South America. The federal government considers it a controlled substance, so anyone caught selling...
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...
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...
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...
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...
