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...
What will the Mississippi cannabis market look like?
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...
Mississippi simple possession law and penalties
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...
Overview of Mississippi drug charges
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...
How Mississippi charges and imposes penalties for drug possession
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,...
