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By: Kevin Stewart and Vic Carmody, MS Super DUI Law Attorneys and Co-Authors of the State’s Leading DUI Law Book    Mississippi’s DUI laws aim to stop drunk driving. A 0.08 gr. % BAC is the legal limit for all adult age drivers. Under federal laws, though, if that driver is behind the wheel of a…

In Mississippi, it is illegal for individuals under 21 to consume alcohol. Therefore, if a minor is arrested for DUI, they will face legal consequences under the state’s underage drinking laws and DUI statutes. The severity of these consequences will depend on various factors, including the minor’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC), prior offenses, and the…

Traditionally, the penalty for Driving Under the Influence is similar across the country. A person will usually be faced with jail, costly fines, and court costs. When the charge is elevated due to circumstances such as death or serious bodily injury, the penalties dramatically increase to a felony conviction. However, recently there have been changes…