The general gist is that no convicted felon can possess a firearm under any circumstances. That being said, there is case law that does allow for an emergency exception, but that exception is very rare and requires a very particular set of facts in order to be validly used.

That likely means that the officer did not turn in the relevant paperwork. Your best bet is going to be to get with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to discuss further, as there is a possibility that the case could be dismissed.

Really, the statute of limitations has been satisfied since you were charged within the relevant time frame. That being said, your case may be dismissed due to the passage of time, depending on how long it has been since you were charged.

It definitely sounds like you need to get with an experienced personal injury lawyer to talk about the facts and circumstances of this case, especially since your vehicle was totaled and the other driver ignored the stop sign. Feel free to reach out to any lawyer on here by clicking the contact... View More

The short answer is yes. A person who is representing themselves can get a copy of their discovery packet by making a formal request with the prosecutor, and the prosecutor is obligated to turn over the discovery packet when requested.

Not necessarily; however, the best course of action in a situation like that would be to try and have the charge or conviction expunged from the person's record, so as to avoid any potential issues with eligibility.

That question is a lot trickier than it sounds. Oftentimes, it can be several months, and sometimes years, before a case is even presented to the grand jury. That being said, at a certain point, the person charged has grounds to request that the charge be dismissed and expunged from their record.

It really depends on the circumstances, especially since your teenager is still considered a youth. I would be curious as to whether this is in circuit court or youth court. Regardless, your best bet is going to always be to reach out to an experienced criminal defense lawyer to review the facts of... View More

Yes. Generally, you would need to file a petition in the relevant circuit court to have the requirement lifted, assuming that Mississippi recognizes the offense as one that is eligible.

It was clarified a little bit after 2014, but yes, generally, a person would be eligible for release after serving approximately 50% of their sentence. That being said, it still would depend on MDOC, and a person is not necessarily entitled to early release.

Assuming that all terms and conditions of the conviction have been satisfied, then yes, such a charge should be able to be expunged.

You can potentially get prison time for tampering with evidence; however, it largely depends on the nature of the evidence and what type of case the evidence was tied to, as well as a person's previous criminal history (if any).

The federal system tends to work much faster than the state system. The other thing to remember is that the federal penalties tend to be much harsher than the state side, even for something as relatively small being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. The person's best bet is going... View More

Not necessarily. Usually, house arrest is something that is ordered by the court under statute, and MDOC monitors the person while they are under house arrest.

It really depends on the circumstances, such as whether the person has any previous convictions, amount of property damage, etc. That being said, with the right circumstances, it may end up being a situation where the charge could be nonadjudicated or dismissed with participation in a special... View More

Typically, once the State arrests someone, there is no set amount of time before they can present the case for indictment; however, the more time that goes by, the greater the likelihood of there being an argument that the case should be dismissed due to lack of a speedy trial, particularly if... View More

Typically, once the State arrests someone, there is no set amount of time before they can present the case for indictment; however, the more time that goes by, the greater the likelihood of there being an argument that the case should be dismissed due to lack of a speedy trial, particularly if... View More

Generally, if the property is abandoned, it could still be considered burglary of a building if there was a breaking and entering with the intent to commit a crime within the building. That being said, depending on the circumstances, the charge could potentially be downgraded to a lower charge,... View More

Since you've been indicted, the first thing that you need to do is get an experienced criminal defense lawyer, as simple assault on LEO cases are very tricky to navigate, and get more complicated as time goes by. There also needs to be an investigation as to excessive force, since that could... View More

Typically, for it to be considered disorderly conduct, you have to be acting in such a way that it may disturb the peace of those around you.