Articles Posted in MS DUI Law

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…

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 is what many government workers…

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 Highway Traffic Safety Administration approves…

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 life. A first offense DUI…

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 under the influence of marijuana…

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 however choose to test their…

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 of if you are facing…

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 be wondering how you can…

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 for DUI can be life-altering, and you may lose many rights, protections, and freedoms. So, what exactly…

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 exactly happens when you commit…