Ideally, a person who is interested in buying a Mississippi home will use objective criteria to evaluate whether following through with the transaction makes sense. For example, a buyer should consider whether the home might need significant repairs or upgrades in the...
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Month: May 2020
Do Jeep Wranglers roll easily?
The Jeep Wrangler is renowned for being one of the best off-road vehicles of all time. Even a stock Wrangler, with no upgrades, can tackle plenty of back roads, trails and even open stretches of land without any roads at all. With such a capable vehicle, you would...
Was your traffic stop legal? It may not have been
You were out with your friends for the night, and you surely did have a few drinks. You knew that you were slightly intoxicated when you drove home, but you didn’t think you were over the limit. In fact, you hadn’t done anything unusual to get pulled over when the...
Another fatal Mississippi hit and run
A Mississippi schoolgirl was knocked off her bicycle and killed earlier this month. Her mother was injured. The driver did not stop. Leaving the scene of an accident where there has been a death or injury is illegal under Mississippi law. Leaving the scene of an...
Watch out for teenage boys when driving on Mississippi roads
Driving is the biggest cause of deaths amongst teenagers in the country, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention factsheet. However, when a teenage driver has an accident, they often hit other cars, injuring or killing their occupants, too. These are...
5 possible defenses against drunk driving charges in Mississippi
Have you been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Mississippi? If you believe the charge is incorrect, you may choose to contest the charges. Being found guilty of a DUI offense could lead to loss of your license, fines, or even jail time. It could also...
Why listings may be labeled as pending or contingent
There are often steps that must be taken between the time a purchase offer is accepted and a home sale officially closes. This is why buyers may see the words contingent or pending next to available listings. Typically, purchase offers in Mississippi and elsewhere...
Charged with theft in Mississippi? These defenses may help
Remember that time in first grade when you borrowed Megan Allen's eraser without asking? She said you had stolen it. As a result, your teacher made you write out, "I must not steal" 10 times. Now you are older, being accused of stealing is more serious. If someone...
In a Meridian car wreck? 5 ways you can strengthen your claim
Each state has different laws regarding car accidents. In Mississippi, the law considers who was at fault. Proving driver negligence is, therefore, essential. In other states, this is less important as they operate no-fault policies. If you are involved in a vehicle...