A government job can be exceedingly rewarding, providing job security, decent pay, and a range of notable benefits. Losing that job can be a real blow, especially if you have mouths to feed. So, what happens if you get a DUI in Mississippi? Could you lose your government job? This…
What is a field sobriety test? Field Sobriety Tests are preliminary tests used by police officers to determine if a driver is impaired. The tests assign tasks that assess the driver’s balance, coordination, and ability to divide attention to more than one task during the field sobriety test. The National…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1.5 million people are arrested in the United States for being under the influence of alcohol every year. If you have ever found yourself arrested/convicted for DUI, then you are aware of what kind of affects it can have on your…
I have a Mississippi Medical Cannabis Card, can I still be charged with a DUI due to being under the influence marijuana? Yes, approved medical cannabis/marijuana cardholders can still be charged with a DUI for driving a vehicle under the influence of marijuana. Additionally, the operation of a watercraft while…
St. Patrick’s Day is a popular holiday for friends and family to gather and celebrate often by drinking alcohol. Consequently, DUI related offenses often occur because of excessive celebration. Travel options are available during this day in age that would prevent DUI related offenses or accidents from happening. Many people…
There are several aggravating factors that can make DUIs much worse in Mississippi, and many of these factors involve your employment. Driving while intoxicated becomes a much more serious offense if you have a government job or hold a CDL, and this is something you definitely need to be aware…
A DUI becomes much more serious if you cause a crash. Unfortunately, a DUI becomes even more serious if that crash caused injuries. This is true even if it was your very first offense, which makes these DUI laws quite unforgiving. If you find yourself in this situation, you might…
If you have committed multiple DUIs over the course of your life in Mississippi, you need to be very careful. If you commit four DUIs, you will face some of the most severe legal consequences possible. These penalties can be life-altering, and you may lose many rights, protections, and freedoms.…
Mississippi has strict DUI laws, and the state is not very sympathetic towards drivers who get behind the wheel while intoxicated on multiple occasions. Things can get especially bad if you commit three DUIs within five years in the Magnolia State. But why is this such a big deal? What…
A DUI is a serious offense in the state of Mississippi, especially if you have committed this crime more than once. When you consider the impact that drunk driving has on our communities, it makes sense to take a very strict approach when punishing people who drive while intoxicated. In…