Articles Posted in MS DUI Law

There are many reasons for a police officer to pull you over, with the consequences ranging from a small fine to jail time. If a police officer pulls you over on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), they will more than likely ask you to blow into a breathalyzer, which will measure your breath…

Getting pulled over by law enforcement can be nerve-wracking. Like many drivers at a traffic stop, you often may have no idea why an officer pulled you over or what will happen to you next. When an officer starts asking questions about your activities earlier in the evening, you may worry that the next step…

Recently, the police department of Portland, Tennessee came under fire for its handling of a routine DUI stop. One night, after pulling over a vehicle for driving without headlights on, officers began conducting a standard field sobriety test. During the test, officers noticed that the driver had slurred speech, glassy eyes, and smelled of alcohol.…

Getting pulled over by law enforcement can be nerve-wracking. Like many drivers at a traffic stop, you often may have no idea why an officer pulled you over or what will happen to you next. When an officer starts asking questions about your activities earlier in the evening, you may worry that the next step…

According to WSAZ News Channel, A school bus driver has been arrested by West Virginia State Police following an accident back in September of 2022. Six students were injured and sent to the hospital after a crash in Wayne County involving a school bus, according to Wayne County Schools Superintendent Todd Alexander. “The first thing…

It’s no question that American’s love to party—but how much and at what cost? According to the CDC, in 2018 an alcohol impaired driver got behind the wheel 147 million times. From 2003 to 2012, 2,560 people died as a result of car accidents related to alcohol impaired driving in the state of Mississippi. In…

If you commit four DUIs within a few years in Mississippi, you face serious consequences. A first DUI might result in a slap on the wrist, and penalties for a second DUI can be moderately worse. But when the courts see that you have committed four DUIs, they will inevitably come to the conclusion that…

Cold and flu season is upon us. Many people often find themselves wondering, is it really possible to get a DUI from consuming cold medicine? Simple over the counter cold medicines can provide great relief to those that are down sick with coughing, sneezing, and congestion. However, there are often side effects that can leave…

The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is an exciting period filled with friends, family, and festivities of all kinds and varieties. It is very common for people to travel long distances to spend time with their family to celebrate the holidays. There is no denying the holiday season is a joyous time and…

Things You Must Not Say or Do When Stopped for A DUI! There are many things that people should consider when being pulled over for a driving under the influence charge. It always helps to be respectful, obey any of the officer’s legal commands, and try to say and do as little as possible during…