DUI Defense

Legal Limits For A DUI

What Are The Legal Limits For A DUI In Mississippi? Joey: That’s actually a complex question, because for your average person, just going to and from work with a normal driver’s license in Mississippi, the blood alcohol content’s what we’re looking at here, the BAC. In Mississippi for your normal person, it’d be a .08.…

What Happens If I Refuse A DUI Breath Test In Mississippi?

What Happens If I Refuse A DUI Breath Test In Mississippi? Joey: If you refuse a breath test in Mississippi, it sets off a chain of events that will usually ultimately lead to suspension of a driver’s license for 90 days, automatically, right out the gate. Normally the Department of Public Safety will send a letter to…

Penalties For A DUI First Offense In Mississippi

What Are The Penalties For A DUI First Offense In Mississippi? Joey: That’s actually a bit of a trick question because it depends on certain factors. For your average Joe that’s driving to work every day and has a standard driver’s license in Mississippi, then they’re looking at suspension of their license for up to…

What Should I Look for in DUI Lawyer?

Joey, Tell Me About Your Firm And Yourself. Ridgeland Municipal Courthouse in Ridgeland, MS Joey: Well, we’ve been open three years. I opened right out of law school. Before law school, I had a career on the Illinois Central and Louisiana Delta Railroads, working on trains. When I was working out there, if you got a DUI, that…

Types 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…