For some companies, it may be better to rent commercial space as opposed to purchasing a warehouse or office building. As a general rule, there is no such thing as a standard commercial lease. Therefore, business owners will have significant leeway to negotiate terms...
Criminal Defense
Why you need a criminal defense attorney
“Sorry, can’t help, I’m broke.” Trying to scrape together the funds to defend yourself from criminal charges can make you want to give up. After yet another rejection from friends and family, you may resign yourself to going to prison. Under the Sixth Amendment,...
Understanding Mississippi assault charges
If you were taken into custody by the Meridian police for assault, you’re probably wondering what sort of charges you are likely to face. A lot depends on how you were alleged to have assaulted the person and whom you are accused of assaulting. Some offenses carry...
Racial inequality in marijuana possession charges in Mississippi
“Marijuana use is roughly equal among Blacks and whites, yet Blacks are 3.73 times as likely to be arrested for marijuana possession,” according to a report by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). That is the figure for the country as a whole; in Mississippi, it...
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...
How can you defend yourself against theft allegations?
Getting arrested for theft and property crimes is always disturbing. Defendants often feel too overwhelmed to process the situation but failing to act quickly can make your circumstances even worse. In Mississippi, prosecutors take a serious stance against theft and...
Know these points about plea agreements
Many criminal cases never make it to the jury trial phase. The vast majority of charges are resolved through plea deals that are made between the defendant and the prosecutor. There are many points that defendants need to know about these so that they can make an...