Despite attempts to pass new legislation before the November 2022 midterm elections, the 117th Congress failed to update any immigration laws. Some factors changed for immigrants in Mississippi and across the United States as the 118th Congress began its term. Failure...
Defense attorneys (DAS) have many strategies to shield their clients from persecution. One advantage is that they never have the burden of proof. It is the responsibility of Mississippi prosecutors to prove beyond the shadow of a doubt that the defendant committed a...
Drunk driving continues to be a significant problem in the United States, and Mississippi is no exception. Despite numerous laws and public awareness campaigns, people continue to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol. Unfortunately, this has resulted in several...
Police lineups and eyewitness testimony have been known to lack reliability in Mississippi criminal cases. Sometimes, a defense strategy could cast doubts on whether the eyewitness can positively identify the defendant during a flawed lineup. Bitemark evidence...
Eyewitness testimony can be incredibly unreliable. In fact, research has shown that eyewitnesses are often wrong about what they remember seeing. This can have serious consequences in criminal trials, where eyewitness testimony can be the deciding factor in whether...
Assault and battery are related criminal charges that are often brought together arising out of the same incident. They are not the same crime though. Assault and battery in Mississippi are distinct criminal acts, each with their own factors. Generally speaking,...
The process of obtaining legal status in the United States is already challenging enough without a Mississippi felony on your record. But if that's the situation you're faced with, you need to find out what you need to do to move forward and what to expect. Moral...
After having a couple of drinks at a Mississippi bar or residence, you might think you’re okay to drive. However, even with a buzz, a police officer could pull you over if you're driving erratically. An arrest for drunk driving carries numerous consequences. License...
A DUI for a health care professional in Mississippi is a life-changing event and one that can jeopardize your nursing career. Nurses accused of this crime must face criminal charges and also deal with the licensing board and their employers. DUI offense in Mississippi...
If you are an undocumented immigrant in the U.S. and reside in Mississippi, your green card application process can be complicated if you have violated the law in some fashion. Nonetheless, your particular situation matters, and not all immigration violations carry...
