Articles Posted in MS Criminal Laws

TikTok No Kia’s or Hyundais on Your Block: A viral TikTok trend exposing gaps in security has led to a surge in car thefts involving specific models of Hyundai and Kia vehicles. In response to the alarming trend, Hyundai and Kia have developed theft deterrent software and are offering it free to millions of vehicle…

Arson is a serious offense in Mississippi, and you can expect stiff penalties if you are convicted of this crime. But your penalties depend on various factors, including the judge’s approach to your case. Some judges act in a predictable manner, while others make decisions that seem to go against patterns set by past arson…

According to WLBT, the Jones County Sheriff’s Department (JCSD) arrested a woman for having sexual intercourse with a dog. It is reported that the dog was her own “service dog”. The action was videoed and posted to social media to which a concerned citizen reported it. The woman claims that although she is paid to…

A student at St. Olaf College in Minnesota, Waylon Kurts, was charged with conspiracy to commit second-degree assault and conspiracy to commit threats of violence, among other charges. According to the charges, the items found in Kurts’ dorm room included a tactical vest, empty boxes for ammunition and magazines, a tactical knife, a folding knife,…

According to WLBT, a Mississippi teenager has pleaded guilty to murder after the death of a 13-year-old boy. On June 27, 2021, the 13-year-old was intentionally set on fire behind a shop in Coldwater, Mississippi. He was rushed to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and later flown to Little Rock, where he died from his injuries.…

According to an arrest report, a woman from Florida is facing charges of aggravated child neglect and arson after her car caught fire while she was allegedly shoplifting at a central Florida mall. The incident occurred on May 26, 2023 at Oviedo Mall, where Alicia Moore, 24, parked her car in a parking lot outside…

According to Action News 5, the Olive Branch, Mississippi Police Department has alarmed its residents to be on guard against phone calls from individuals posing as representatives of the City of Hernando Police Department. These impersonators employ tactics designed to deceive unsuspecting victims into believing that they have outstanding warrants or fines that require immediate…

The appeals process can be a complex and lengthy legal process. It involves asking a higher court to review the lower court’s verdict and determine if there were any legal errors made during the initial trial that could have impacted the outcome of the case. To start the appeals process, the defendant must file a…

According to WLBT-TV, a Mississippi State Patrol trooper is currently under investigation in Calhoun County, Mississippi for the alleged killing of his neighbor’s dog. The neighbors are accusing the trooper of shooting and ultimately killing their 9-year-old dog. It has been reported that the trooper is currently on administrative leave without pay pending the outcome…

Arson is a serious offense in Mississippi, and you can expect stiff penalties if you are convicted of this crime. But your penalties depend on various factors, including the judge’s approach to your case. Some judges act in a predictable manner, while others make decisions that seem to go against patterns set by past arson…