Articles Posted in MS DUI Law

Everyone’s response to alcohol is different, and the same amount of alcohol may cause varying degrees of intoxication based on a number of factors. For example, some individuals have the ability to drink excessive amounts of liquor while feeling virtually no effects. You may feel that your high alcohol tolerance allows you to drive a…

When it comes to DUIs in Mississippi, a “third strike” means significant penalties. If you have been charged with a third DUI, Mississippi courts will assume that you simply have not learned your lesson. This means that you face much more serious consequences. While your situation may seem dire, you can strive for the best…

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 2016 alone, drunk drivers contributed…

Being charged with a DUI in Mississippi can be a life-changing situation, but things may become even more serious if your DUI offense is a felony. There are several ways in which a DUI in Mississippi may constitute a felony, and it is important to understand this system. If you have been charged with a…

For those who hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and drive for a living, getting a DUI in Mississippi is handled differently than ordinary drivers. In contrast to a normal citizen, a commercial driver of a heavy truck can expect much harsher consequences when charged with a DUI. These charges become even more serious when…

Often we hear of people being arrested for driving under the influence in their car, truck, boat, or some other well-known type of vehicle. 53 year old, Donna Byrne was arrested for driving under the influence of a different sort of vehicle. Ms. Byrne was arrested and charged with drunk driving for riding a horse…

Anyone can find themselves in trouble with the law, especially when it comes to DUIs. In fact, you probably have a friend or have experienced yourself how quickly a person can be pulled over and issued a citation or arrested. Bo Wallace, the three year starting quarterback at Ole Miss, found himself in this exact…

Encounters with law enforcement can be scary. You might not know how to act or respond when you get pulled over, and you might be unsure about why you were pulled over in the first place. People tend to be serious when interacting with the police, but one college student took a different approach. A…

Advocacy group Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) ranked the 50 state’s DUI laws in a report that the group releases annually. The report found that Mississippi has the most stringent DUI laws in the country. MADD came to this conclusion after surveying which states mandated the use of ignition interlock devices for anyone convicted of…

If you, the average American, had taken a prescription to assist you with your sleep deprivation then you were found asleep behind the wheel with your car running, would you be convicted of driving under the influence? I would venture to guess you are shaking your head “yes” right about now. Well that may not…