Let’s face it, a construction project is a big deal. To ensure efficient execution of the project, it is important that both parties work out terms of reference. This is known as the construction contract. A carefully-written construction contract can protect both...
Month: March 2022
2 ways a DUI conviction can hurt your credit
Besides risking your life and other road users and landing you in legal hot soup, driving under the influence (DUI) can also have long-term effects on your finances. If you are convicted, you might end up paying heavy fines for the offense. This is just one of the...
How does Mississippi law deal with vandalism?
Back in our parents’ or maybe grandparents’ day, what’s commonly referred to as “vandalism” often wasn’t treated as seriously as it is now. Every state, including Mississippi, has laws against defacing or destroying someone else’s property. When it’s public property,...
Illegal eviction can get you in legal trouble
You may own the property you have leased to your tenant, but you cannot kick them out any time you wish. Therefore, you need to follow the law when you need them to vacate your premises. Otherwise, it could amount to an unlawful eviction, which can be consequential....
The legality of your traffic stop may affect your DUI case
When the police stop you on suspicion of drunk driving, they can't do so randomly. From the moment they stop you, the police must follow the law for any evidence obtained to be admissible in court. It means that you need to analyze the legality of your traffic stop as...
What if you spot a drunk driver?
You can never be 100% certain that someone is intoxicated when they're driving, no matter what's happening. Many other things, such as distracted driving or drowsy driving, may appear from the outside to be intoxication. That said, all of these things are dangerous to...