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...
Distracted driving can cause serious accidents on Mississippi roads. The law allows most drivers to use a cell phone to talk while driving, but it is against the law for them to text, read or post to social media using a hand-held mobile device while driving. In...
If a person is charged with a criminal offense in Mississippi, a conviction can result in jail time and can be life-altering. One of the more impactful crimes a person can be charged with is burglary. It’s helpful to understand how burglary is defined and some...
Commercial real estate can play a pivotal role in your business. It can give you the space that you need to develop your goods and services, appeal to consumers, and ensure growth all at the right price. But the logistics of safely securing a piece of commercial real...
Individuals who have been injured in a motor vehicle accident might be able to recover compensation for their damages so long as they can show that their injuries were caused by the negligence of another driver. Imposing liability, or showing fault, is the first part...
If you’re facing drunk driving charges, then you’re probably being offered a plea deal so that the prosecutor can obtain a quick conviction and move on to the next case. But your future is more than just a case. It’s about your freedom, your finances, and your...
Truck drivers face daily risks while out on the road for long hours under challenging weather and traffic conditions. Although truck drivers tend to be more attentive on the road than passenger drivers, when an accident does happen, the impact from the sheer size and...
Being pulled over for drunk driving can be an embarrassing and painful experience. The penalties for a conviction of DUI in Mississippi, however, are even tougher. While all states have a standard of .08 blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for intoxication of adults,...
There are many ways in which a real estate contract in Mississippi can go wrong. Either the buyer or seller could find something that leads to a contract termination. But unlike deciding against buying a package of cookies or not, real estate transactions have set...
1100 23rd Avenue
P.O. Box 845
Meridian, MS 39301
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Witherspoon & Compton, LLC is the oldest, continuously operated law firm in Meridian and East Central Mississippi, having been established in 1956. The firm continues to provide quality legal services in the areas of general practice as well as litigation in both state and federal courts…
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