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Mississippi DUI Counseling
Should I Voluntarily Start Counseling Before My First Court Date?If someone has received two or three DUIs and realizes that they need help, then they should absolutely start counseling before their first court date. If someone has received their first...
If You Have A DUI – You Need the Big Man on Your Side
If you face DUI charges in Mississippi, you need an aggressive criminal DUI defense lawyer. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality criminal defense services to residents across the state of Mississippi. Our offices are based in Jackson, MS, and we're here to...
Will I be able to Drive After Being Arrested and Charged With a DUI?
Will I Have a Criminal Court Appearance in The First Month After a DUI Arrest?A person will usually have an initial criminal court appearance within the first month of a DUI arrest. During this court hearing, the defendant will enter...
Will The Prosecutor Offer A Plea Deal In A DUI Case?
Generally, a prosecutor will not offer a plea deal until right before trial, sometimes a day or two before trial. They're dealing with 50 to 100 plus cases per week, and you can’t get on their radar until you're a...
Will I Have To Meet With A Probation Officer Within The First 30 Days Of My DUI?
Probably Not The state of Mississippi, most likely not meet with anybody within the first 30 days of your arrest. First appearance You will likely have your initial appearance. If you don't have your initial appearance in that first 30...
What Mistakes Do People Make That Could Affect Their DUI Case?
The biggest mistake is they don't do anything. They don't hire an attorney to consult with them and request a discovery file. And quite often they let it run right up until about a week before the trial date, and...
What Information Is Required To Share With A DUI Attorney?
Everything's Important Everything you can remember is important. I cannot stress how important it is to be completely honest, tell the good, the bad and the ugly. We need to know the facts on the front end. If we know...
What Happens If I Refuse Blood Or Breath Test?
It Depends It depends on what kind of license you have in Mississippi. If you have just a regular driver's license, you lose your license for 90 days through an administrative suspension. Then they send a letter to the address...
What Happens If I Am Being Stopped For The Suspicion Of A DUI?
The officer either pulls you over for what's usually a minor traffic infraction. As the officer approaches the vehicle, you will roll down the window and he'll ask for your license, your registration and proof of insurance, and you provide...
What Are The Penalties Associated With The First, Second, And Third DUI?
DUI First Assuming someone has a regular driver's license, the penalty for a DUI first offense in Mississippi carries 48 hours in jail and a fine of $250 up to $1,000. And it also results in a suspension of your...