If you’ve just been arrested for driving under the influence in Southaven, MS, or one of the nearby courts like Horn Lake or Olive Branch, the next step is to go to court. As you are about to enter the legal system you probably have many questions and concerns, and hopefully this article will help…
In Mississippi, there is the offense of child endangerment pursuant to DUI. This is a separate offense from the underlying drunk driving charge, and carries its own set of punishment. In order for a driver to be charged with this offense, there must be a child under the age of 16 while the driver is…
A first offense DUI in Mississippi carries many penalties. If convicted, you’ll be fined no less than $250 and up to $1000, or sentenced to 48 hours in jail, or both. So the possible outcomes with that are either just a fine, just jail time, or both. It’s up to the judge following your trial…
If you’ve been charged with DUI in Olive Branch, MS, you’re wondering what to expect when you go to court. Not only is going to court over a criminal matter stressful enough as it is, but they don’t tell you much beforehand or when you get there. You’re left to figure out everything by yourself. …
In part 1 of how to beat a Mississippi DUI I discussed whether the police had reasonable suspicion and probable cause to first detain someone and then arrest them for drunk driving. Now let’s look at what happens after that initial stop and detention. Did you submit to a breath or blood test? Many people…
Beating a Mississippi DUI is not easy, and there no “one size fits all” way to do it. It’s all going to depend on the facts of your case. Once you’ve been charged you can’t go back and change the facts, but when you go to court you may be able to increase your chances…
DUI expungements are finally coming to Mississippi. Starting October 1, 2014, qualified offenders will be eligible to have their DUI conviction removed from their record thanks to a new law signed by the governor. Not everyone will be eligible for a Mississippi DUI expungement, and several requirements must be met. To get a DUI taken…
In Mississippi, the state can take a driver’s blood without his or her consent when the driver has been involved in an accident that results in a death. The purpose for taking the blood is to determine the alcohol or drug content of the driver’s blood. Depending on the result of the test, as well…
If you’ve been charged with DUI in Horn Lake, Southaven, Olive Branch, or the rest of North Mississippi, you were asked by the police to take a test to determine your blood alcohol content, basically the amount of alcohol in your system. The police have the right to do this under Mississippi’s implied consent law. …
