Mississippi Criminal and Family Law Blog

The internet has become an important part of our daily lives, offering us access to information, entertainment, and communication. However, the accessibility of the worldwide web also makes it a platform for various criminal activities, including sex crimes. Internet sex crimes are a serious problem in Mississippi and across the country. The possession, distribution, or…

Generally, the law frowns upon acts of violence against another person or persons that results in injury or death. However, there are certain circumstances in which an individual may defend themselves against the assault of another if, for example, they are acting in self-defense of themselves or others, so long as certain standards are met.…

According to WLBT-TV, a Texas man has been charged with aggravated trafficking in Mississippi in mid-January. The man was allegedly arrested for trafficking over 10,000 pills, which consisted of fentanyl. As most are aware, fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It…

Facing manslaughter charges in Mississippi is a serious matter. People often face these charges in connection with DUIs. But when exactly might you face manslaughter charges for a DUI in Mississippi? If you kill someone while intoxicated and behind the wheel, does this automatically lead to manslaughter charges? These are just a few examples of…

According to the National Law Review, on January 10, 2023, a federal grand jury in Boise, Idaho returned an indictment charging an Idaho man with a hate crime. The indictment alleges that on October 12, 2022, a thirty-one (31) year old man attempted to cause bodily injury to two individuals in Boise by driving his…

Four Hawaii police officers have been charged for their involvement in a September, 2021 car crash on the island of Oahu that injured six people, two of them severely. According to Courthouse News Service, the prosecutor overseeing the case filed felony charges against the officers. Officials say the officers chased down a vehicle without using…

Domestic Violence is an issue that impacts all parts of society, regardless of a person’s race, gender, or income level. Recently, UFC (Ultimate Fighting Competition) President Dana White made headlines for slapping his wife at a nightclub. According to reports, White and his wife were seen arguing before he slapped her in the face. A…

South Carolina lawyer, Alex Murdaugh, was once a respected figure in the legal community. He came from a prominent family of lawyers, with his father and grandfather both having successful careers in the legal profession. Alex himself was known for his skill and success in the courtroom. However, in 2021, the seemingly perfect life of…

According to WDAM-7, Jackson County, Mississippi is beginning to see an uptick in child pornography extortion, or “sextortion” cases. Jackson County Sheriff, Mike Ezell, has taken it upon himself to try to warn parents about a social media scam that has been circulating and has resulted in an increase in child pornography extortion cases. According…

Every year, it seems like the annual St. Patrick’s Day party gets bigger, more fun, and even more wild than the year before. Millions of Americans enjoy celebrating Irish heritage, Catholic traditions, and green beer every March. It can be a lot of fun, but sometimes those emerald lagers can turn into clover-shaped, beer-tinted glasses…