The real estate market is hot these days, with sellers in Mississippi often receiving several offers above their asking price. Those looking to buy a home may be tempted to get their foot in the door as soon as possible and make an offer so they can nail down a...
Month: April 2021
The crime of burglary is not as nefarious as it may seem
We have all seen crime movies or television shows depicting burglary. Often the burglar kicks down a door to a home or building in the dead of night and steals a highly valuable jewel or piece of artwork. They may tie up or even harm anyone inside the building their...
Former Chiefs assistant coach charged with DWI
Earlier this week, former Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid was charged with a DWI in Kansas City, Missouri. The charge stems from an accident he caused in February that injured a young girl. Reid’s blood alcohol content was reported at 0.113 and he was allegedly...
What is a quiet title action?
Buying a home is an exciting process, especially in today’s hot real estate market. One part of any home purchase is a title search. While most of the time this process runs smoothly, sometimes a title search uncovers defects in the title, requiring the buyers to file...
Truckers may be especially prone to drowsy driving accidents
We see them every day, semi-trucks travelling the highways of Mississippi on their way to deliver goods both to the state and across the nation. However, truckers often put long hours behind the wheel, and may even take the reckless action of drowsy driving in an...
The basics of manslaughter in Mississippi
Accidents happen. Sometimes you are in a serious car wreck. Other times an argument gets out of hand. However, when these situations escalate, and a person dies, the other party may be accused of manslaughter. What is manslaughter? In general, under Mississippi law,...