I would highly encourage you to reach out to an experienced lawyer to handle this. You can reach out to any attorney on this platform by clicking the contact information next to their name. Most lawyers, including those at my office, offer free consults to see what can be done to help you out.

Without more information, it's hard to determine what you are asking. You should probably reach out to an experienced criminal defense lawyer, as those types of charges can be incredibly tricky.

Usually, the state has to put forth evidence of the prior convictions in order for the 83 enhancement to apply; however, they can get around that if the defense stipulated to the prior convictions.

That's a big one. If the indictment failed to charge an essential element, then that should mean that the indictment was fatally defective, and therefore subject to dismissal. If there is a substantive amendment, then that would mean that it would be required to go before a grand jury, rather... View More

Mississippi does recognize what is called a unilateral conspiracy; however, the prosecution has to be very particular about what they allege and how the facts lead to a conspiracy. Your best bet is going to be to get with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to discuss the facts of the case and... View More

That's pretty rough, especially since the trafficking charge carries a mandatory minimum. Your best bet is going to be to get with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to discuss the facts of the case and see what can be done.

It really depends on the facts of the case. Assuming that your fiance is a first time offender, then there is a greater likelihood of her getting her bond lowered to something more reasonable. I would be more concerned about why law enforcement is charging her when she did not have them in her... View More

Even though they are under 21, they could still be facing some jail time; however, it always depends on the circumstances, like the amount of weed, circumstances of the person having the weed, etc. Your best bet is going to be to get with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to talk about the... View More

Unfortunately, with the way that traffic tickets work in Mississippi, the fact that the law enforcement officer wrote down the wrong year does not automatically lead to a dismissal, as it is considered a simple error.

Unfortunately, with the way that traffic tickets work in Mississippi, the fact that the law enforcement officer wrote down the wrong year does not automatically lead to a dismissal, as it is considered a simple error.

I bench trial occurs when a party waives their right to a jury trial, and allows a particular matter to proceed to trial with just the judge, meaning that the judge makes all decisions regarding the law AND concerning facts.

With a summons, if you do not appear for court on the designated day, then you run the risk of there being a default judgment entered against you.

The best thing to do would be to reach out to an experienced PI lawyer to discuss the facts and circumstances of the collision, as well as be sure to see a doctor in case you suffered any bodily injury resulting from the collision. Even though you do not have insurance, it would still be worth it... View More

With the way that it works in Mississippi, a person can be convicted based on the testimony of one eye witness; however, there is usually different things that have to be taken into account, such as how familiar the witness was the accused, the conditions at the time, etc.

Usually not. Each person who is sentenced can only serve the time for which they were sentenced and pay the fines that the court ordered for their particular case.

This is something that happens quite a good bit. Unfortunately, even though the prosecution and the defender may agree to a particular recommendation, the judge is not required to accept that recommendation. Usually, during the plea hearing, the judge will ask a series of questions to make sure... View More

There are usually some minor cyber crimes that could be associated with this. Assuming that this is the youth's first time in youth court, the punishment should not be severe (if any is given); however, depending on the context and the prosecutor, you may want to consider hiring a private... View More

This is something that happens quite a good bit. Unfortunately, even though the prosecution and the defender may agree to a particular recommendation, the judge is not required to accept that recommendation. Usually, during the plea hearing, the judge will ask a series of questions to make sure... View More

This is something that happens quite a good bit. Unfortunately, even though the prosecution and the defender may agree to a particular recommendation, the judge is not required to accept that recommendation. Usually, during the plea hearing, the judge will ask a series of questions to make sure... View More

You can be sentenced as a habitual offender. The only qualifier is whether a person was sentenced to any felony where the punishment could be at least a year in a penal institution, which would include probation.