Arraignment Process in North Mississippi An arraignment is a hearing in open court where a judge formally reads the charge or charges to a defendant
If you’ve been convicted of a crime in Mississippi, you may think that the consequences end once you’ve completed your criminal sentence. However, this is
Imagine a United States of America where police hold all the power, and citizens have no power. That world, for some, may not be so
Understanding Your Constitutional Right to a Jury Trial The 6th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States holds that in all criminal proceedings the
Are you facing criminal charges for a drug-related crime in Mississippi? Most drug crimes in the state are classified as felonies and carry incredibly harsh
Child Abuse Miss. Code Annotated Sec. 97-5-39(2) defines as follows: Any person shall be guilty of felonious child abuse in the following circumstances: (a) Whether
Abusing, neglecting, or otherwise causing a child to suffer harm can have serious consequences in Mississippi. If you are facing criminal charges for child abuse
In Mississippi, crimes committed by minors are traditionally handled differently than crimes committed by adults. Rather than focusing on punishment, Mississippi law favors rehabilitative measures
Depending upon the severity of your crime and the prison policies in your county, it is possible that a court will grant you probation which would enable
Domestic violence has been at the forefront of media coverage in recent years as it is an issue that has been rampant in high-interest areas
