Posts by Franks Lawfirm PLLC
Mississippi Traffic Ticket: What to expect.
If you are issued a Mississippi Traffic Ticket, some variation may occur depending on the county or municipality, but generally the same process is followed. Keep in mind the burden is on prosecuting entity, the government, and it is a violation of law under the Due Process Clauses of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United…
Read MoreFalse Information To A Law Enforcement Officer?
Receiving a charge of providing false information to a law enforcement officer is a serious offense. It is a misdemeanor and carries a fine of up to $5,000.00 and a maximum jail sentence of one year in the county the crime was allegedly committed. If you were charged with this crime, you need to retain a…
Read MoreCommunicating With Your Attorney
This is one of the most difficult parts of an attorney-client relationship. Communicating with your attorney can be a pain, especially when you can’t get him or her on the phone. Further, a communication problem is the last problem any lawyer worth his salt wants to experience. Therefore, here are some tips for both the…
Read MoreTypes Of Mississippi D.U.I.s
Just like a person can choose between many different drinks, a police officer has several different options for charging someone with a D.U.I. in Mississippi. Common Law D.U.I. If you are charged under a common law D.U.I., the arresting officer must show you were operating a vehicle on a state road, highway, or street while…
Read MoreAttorney-Client Privilege: How does it work?
The attorney-client privilege comes from the Mississippi Rules of Evidence Rule 502 and is reinforced by the Mississippi Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.6. “A lawyer shall not reveal the information relating to the representation of a client unless the client gives informed consent, the disclosure is impliedly authorized in order to carry out the representation, or the…
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