When a person is thinking about buying a home in Mississippi, he or she might be looking for a certain number of bedrooms and bathrooms, a property with a garage or a fenced yard or a location close to schools. The buyer might not have information about home deeds,...
Drunk driving can cause serious accidents on Mississippi roads. Alcohol can impair the driver’s thinking, reasoning and muscle coordination which are required to drive safely. Blood alcohol concentration Depending on the driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC)...
If a person is convicted of a crime in Mississippi, there are some circumstances where his or her criminal record can be removed. This process is called expungement and it returns the person to the status he or she had before the offense was committed. Criminal...
When you are purchasing a new home, you should be aware of the potential challenges that may occur during the real estate transaction process. For example, the buyer may discover defects in the property after the sale has been finalized, costing them thousands of...
When you are walking around in public or out running errands in Mississippi, you are most likely stepping onto someone else’s property. Assuming your presence in the store is lawful, the store owner owes you and other business invitees a duty to keep the property...
Getting stopped by a police officer can be stressful even if you don’t think you have done anything wrong. Drivers may feel even more overwhelmed if the officer suspects them of driving under the influence of alcohol. If the officer observes signs of intoxication...
Buying a home is both an exciting experience and for most people, their largest investment. For buyers in Mississippi, it may be useful to understand some basic information about the process and how an attorney can help. A real estate contract is the written agreement...