Under the Mississippi Code of Criminal Proceedings, there is a category of charges called “crimes against the person.” These crimes involve violence or the threat of violence to a person, abduction, confinement or intimidation. In this post, I will be…
In Mississippi, defendants charged with minor misdemeanors may have their trial in Justice Court. Minor misdemeanors are charges like resisting arrest, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, malicious mischief, and simple criminal damage to property. Justice Court differs from…
The movement to commute the life sentences of the Scott sisters, who were convicted of armed robbery 17 years ago, is really heating up in Jackson, Mississippi. Supporters question the sisters’ guilt and feel that the consecutive life sentences are…
After a Mississippi offender has received a prison sentence, he or she will be picked up by the Mississippi Department of Corrections and transferred to CMCF (Central Mississippi Correctional Facility) in Rankin County for processing. Both men and women are…
There are certain situations when it could be advantageous to hire a criminal defense attorney licensed in more than one state. One situation is when you are facing simultaneous criminal charges in two states. For example, if you are on…
Last week the Northside Sun reported that a 17 year old was arrested and taken to the Raymond jail and then to the Henley-Young Juvenile Justice Center for having an expired license. On the face of it, the arrest seems…
The words “jail” and “prison” are often used interchangeably, but in reality they are different institutions. In Mississippi and in most states, jail is a county or city facility where arrested individuals are held until they go to trial or strike a…
If you are arrested and charged with a crime, your first court appearance will be at an “arraignment.” You will be appearing before a judge, and it is important to remember that you should stand when you speak to the…
The main difference between the two charges is that a felony is a more serious charge than a misdemeanor. A felony conviction usually results in larger fines, the possibility of jail time and the loss of certain rights. A misdemeanor…