Mississippi Criminal and Family Law Blog

Hiring a lawyer to fight your DUI charge in Mississippi is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Driving under the influence (DUI) is a complex and complicated criminal allegation with severe consequences if the charge results in a conviction in court. Here at my law office, we are dedicated to helping those accused…

Prosecutors in Hinds and Rankin counties Justice Courts are accused of concealing information that could prove defendants innocent of alleged crimes. A lawsuit was filed this April seeking an injunction against Hinds County Prosecutor Sherri Flowers and Rankin County Prosecutor Richard Wilson. Take a further look at the article: “The suppression of evidence favorable to…

An ordinance to allow the sale of beer and light wines went into effect this passed Monday in New Albany. The businesses that have applied for the permit to sell still have not received their permits though. Take a further look at the article: According to Mississippi State Tax Commission representative Kathy Waterbury, the department…

Here are a few tips when looking for a good defense attorney: Shop Around – Lawyers use advertising and advertising works but do not be suckered into hiring an attorney just because they have flexible payment plans or a picture of them looking mean. When looking for a good defense attorney ask your friends and…

Hinds County, in the wake of prom and just before graduation, is sending out a strong message encouraging teens to stay away from alcohol. The message mainly focuses on showing teens that it is possible to have fun without alcohol. Take a further look at the article: “The message is clear. Young people can have…

State agents raided an illegal still in McCool, MS, arresting one and seizing marijuana and whiskey. James E. Patterson, 55, was charged with making moonshine and growing marijuana. Take a further look at the article: The Mississippi Alcohol Beverage Control served a warrant on Tuesday, where they discovered 45 gallons of whiskey in clear plastic…

A Calhoun County man is facing 33 years in prison for the DUI related death of a Dutch cyclist. Wendell Blount was under the influence of morphine when he struck and killed Esther Hageman. Take a further look at the article: The vacationing journalist was hit by Blount’s SUV on the Natchez Trace near Houston,…

A Kemper County man was heading towards a sandbar where his father and friend were parked but failed to slow down colliding and killing the two men. Mississippi Department of Wildlife and Fisheries suspects alcohol or drugs may have been involved. Take a further look at the article: This will make the eighth boating related…