Driving is the biggest cause of deaths amongst teenagers in the country, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention factsheet. However, when a teenage driver has an accident, they often hit other cars, injuring or killing their occupants, too. These are...
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...
There are often steps that must be taken between the time a purchase offer is accepted and a home sale officially closes. This is why buyers may see the words contingent or pending next to available listings. Typically, purchase offers in Mississippi and elsewhere...
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...
Each state has different laws regarding car accidents. In Mississippi, the law considers who was at fault. Proving driver negligence is, therefore, essential. In other states, this is less important as they operate no-fault policies. If you are involved in a vehicle...
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...
Mississippi residents planning to buy their first homes probably have many questions regarding real estate law. If more than two people are purchasing property together, they might want to learn about the various options they have as far as taking title concerned. The...
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...
In the wake of catastrophic injuries such as those commonly suffered in motor vehicle accidents, the future may be hard to predict. In some cases, victims with seemingly fatal injuries may make a recovery. Other times, what began as a personal injury brought about by...
Some vehicles, especially SUVs or sport utility vehicles, are prone to rolling over. As you might expect, vehicle rollovers can contribute to the injuries victims suffer when they experience car accidents. What causes some automobiles to rollover? According to...
1100 23rd Avenue
P.O. Box 845
Meridian, MS 39301
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Phone: 601-207-0333
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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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