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Am I Going To Have A Court Appearance Within 30 days After A DUI Arrest?
Most Times Usually you will have a criminal court appearance within the first month of the arrest. It's called your initial appearance. And all that happens there is you walk up and either you enter a plea of guilty or...
After A DUI Arrest, Will I Be Able To Drive?
Most Times, Yes You should be able to drive for a specific period of time. They give you a piece of paper that says, this is your license for the next 30 days. And they will go ahead and start...
Misdemeanor Statute Of Limitations In Mississippi
The statute of limitations for a misdemeanor crime in Mississippi is two (2) years. That means the State of Mississippi, or another person filing the charges, has two (2) years to do so. Additionally, the individual charged with the crime...
DUI Non-Adjudication In Mississippi
Non-Adjudicating a DUI in Mississippi is a viable option for some people. Non-Adjudication means the court will withhold the adjudication of guilt and places an individual in a Non-Adjudication program conditioned upon completion of court-ordered requirements. There is a lot, however, that...
DUI Refusal in Mississippi Requires Quick Action
A DUI refusal in Mississippi can lead to a suspension of your driver’s license. Most people worry how long the State will suspend their license. Generally, the State will suspend your license for 90 days, but it can be for...
DUI Legal Limits And Prescription Drugs In Mississippi
I got a DUI. Will they make me get treatment? Mississippi D.U.I.s Joey: If you plead guilty, or you are found guilty of a DUI first offense, second offense or third offense, you’ll most certainly attend MASEP class, a Mississippi alcohol...
Will I Go To Jail For A DUI?
Will I go to jail for a DUI? Canton Police stop a driver. Joey: If you’re found guilty of a DUI first offense in Mississippi, you could be looking at up to 48 hours in jail. There are a couple of...
Am I Guilty?
I Wasn’t Read My Rights. Am I Not Guilty? Local police officers obtaining information during a traffic stop. Joey: Absolutely not. The rights you’re referring to are your Miranda rights. In the movies they say, “You have the right to remain...
How Does A DUI Affect Me?
How Does Having a DUI Affect Me? Mississippi D.U.I.s Joey: The main way I see DUIs affect people’s lives is with education and careers. Sometimes people want to get into advanced educational programs; nursing programs, physical therapy programs, pretty much...
What If I Have More Than One DUI Offense?
What if I have more than one DUI offense? Joey: They will stack up against you and the penalties become more and more severe with each offense. You have your standard DUI first offense, which carries a minimum 48 hours...