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...
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Your first Mississippi drunk driving conviction
You made a mistake. You know how dangerous drunk driving can be, but for the first time in your life, you said yes to a drink when you were planning to drive home. You drove back carefully, and you stayed nice and slow. You drove home so slowly and carefully that the...
An experienced defense can protect your rights after a DUI
Being stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) by a police officer can be a startling experience under any circumstances. It's wise to understand, however, that law enforcement officers have an obligation to follow the law and respect a defendant’s...
The effects of alcohol on drivers
Anywho who holds a Mississippi driver's license and a set of car keys knows that drinking and driving are a horrible mix. But what exactly does alcohol do to alter a person's ability to successfully and safely operate a motorized vehicle? Here are just three ways that...
Report: Drunk driving rates falling in Mississippi
It appears that drunk driving rates are on the decline in Mississippi, and the police attribute it to their own efforts to enforce safety-related laws all over the state. They described the findings as “rewarding” and said that, to them, nothing was more important...
3 ways in which alcohol increases the risk of a collision
Most people know that getting behind the wheel after having an alcoholic beverage could put them at risk for an arrest or for causing a crash. Drunk drivers cause crashes every day that lead to property damage, injuries and even death. However, people don't...
Understanding reasonable suspicion basics
Being pulled over by the police is an experience that can make you very nervous. One of the primary questions most people have when they’re in this position is what led the officer to choose their vehicle for a traffic stop. This is sometimes an easy question, such as...
Can police take your blood for DUI charges?
Say you get pulled over by a police officer. The officer tells you that he wants you to submit to a blood test to see if you are intoxicated. You say that you’d rather not take the test. Can the officer force you to do so? The only way that they can do so is by...