Witherspoon & Compton Blog

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...

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...

When a Meridian area resident decides to purchase a home, it is a big deal. After months of searching for the right house in the right neighborhood, it can seem like forever waiting for closing day. Buying a home is a major purchase and it can be nerve wracking worry...

Many Meridian area drivers have encountered a jackknifed semi on area roads. A semi-truck is often one of the largest and heaviest vehicles on a road so any kind of accident involving them can be scary. A jackknifed semi is one of the most common causes of a truck...

When a Meridian area resident finds themselves on the other side of the law it can be a scary situation. It may seem like everyone is against them and a defendant may have no idea what will be happening next. A person who has been arrested should understand what...