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...
Truckers need to take the safety of those around them into account when they drive. All too often, they allow themselves to become distracted by other things. This can lead to very serious crashes that can claim lives. Ultimately, even one distracted trucking crash is...
Many drivers in various areas of the country assume that their roads are some of the most unsafe in the country. While it’s true that every area has its fair share of unsafe drivers, there are some specific statistics that show that Mississippi drivers have some very...
In many cases, there is room to negotiate the final terms of a commercial lease. For example, market conditions will likely play a role in the rental rate a landlord charges. If the economy is soft, it may be possible to ask the landlord to reduce the amount of rent...
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...
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...
When you hear a loud motorcycle drive by on the street, you may assume the rider just likes the sound or wants to make sure everyone knows they’re on a bike. Many people who do not ride will roll their eyes or even complain about just how loud it is. But does that...
Commercial property owners may be willing to structure leases in a variety of different ways. Generally speaking, those who are looking to rent commercial space in Mississippi can negotiate a gross lease, a net lease or a percentage lease. In some cases, it may be...
Ideally, homeowners in Mississippi will be able to sell their homes for more than they are worth. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that they will realize a profit from the sale. This is because there are a variety of fees that might need to be paid to close the...
Mississippi residents who plan to sell their homes may wonder where to start. Although real estate law vary among states, some steps will remain the same. Sellers may want to obtain a Comparative Market Analysis, or CMA, before putting their homes on the market. A CMA...
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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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