Mississippi Criminal and Family Law Blog

First of all, it is important to understand the difference between a protest and a riot. A protest is an organized demonstration of disapproval, while a riot generally involves a disturbance of the peace with violence and overall terror inflicted on members of the public. Federal law makes it illegal to travel across state lines…

One of the core tenants of any free, democratic nation is the right to protest. Mississippi citizens should always have the freedom to protest and hold lawful assemblies, but they should also be aware of the potential legal consequences if they engage in this behavior. Understanding your rights helps you protest in a safer way…

Almost everyone can agree that hate crimes are wrong. Like many other states, Mississippi has strict laws that punish people for specifically targeting people of different backgrounds. If you are charged with a hate crime in Mississippi, you will likely face severe legal consequences. On the other hand, the United States has long valued freedom…

People have been poisoning each other since before the Roman Empire. It is one of the most common ways for people to attempt murder, and high-ranking politicians and world leaders are wary of these attacks even in the modern era. Poison may be preferable to more overt attempts at murder because of its subversive nature.…

According to the official statistics, amphetamines are the most commonly abused drugs in the state of Mississippi. 24% of all substance abuse patients in the state are struggling with addiction to amphetamines. One of the most popular and well-known amphetamines is, of course, methamphetamine. Although a significant portion of meth in Mississippi is imported into…

There are some crimes that seem almost unforgivable. Stealing from veterans probably falls into this category for most Mississippi residents. Recently, it was reported that a man had been embezzling funds from the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery. It could be argued that this man was not only stealing from veterans, but that he was also…

Mississippi is home to some of the most amazing plant life in the entire nation. The clue is right in our nickname: “The Magnolia State.” You can see all kinds of amazing flowering plants while taking a stroll through one of our state parks. You might have thought to yourself, “That flower would look wonderful…

If you have dealt with the police before, you might be familiar with the long, drawn-out process of waiting while an officer detains you. You might have to wait for them to verify your identification. Perhaps they are looking at your past criminal record with the computer in their police car. Maybe they are simply…

Taking someone’s life has been seen as a very serious offense throughout human history. That being said, there has always been a clear distinction between intentionally taking someone’s life and unintentionally killing someone. While this distinction may not always be clear-cut, it can have a massive impact on the person who has been accused of…

Blackmail is a serious crime in Mississippi. In a legal context, the term “blackmail” is used interchangeably with the term “extortion” across the United States. If you have been accused of this crime, you face significant penalties. When you gain a better understanding of this crime and how it is handled in the state of…