Expungements themselves are relatively straightforward and inexpensive when compared to other criminal-related matters. I would highly encourage you to reach out to an experienced criminal defense lawyer so that you can discuss the circumstances surrounding the charge, its status, etc.

Pretrial diversion is something that is separate and apart from regular nonadjudication, which the referenced statute deals with. With pretrial diversion, the case is still considered open, and there is typically not any admission of guilt, as much as there is participation in the program with the... View More

Pretrial diversion is something that is separate and apart from regular nonadjudication, which the referenced statute deals with. With pretrial diversion, the case is still considered open, and there is typically not any admission of guilt, as much as there is participation in the program with the... View More

There are not any laws, at least not in the traditional sense, that make a CI's testimony inadmissible. In terms of the CI's testimony, a lawyer typically relies on case law and the rules of evidence to make an argument to a judge as to whether the CI's testimony should be... View More

The answer to that question is more complicated than most people realize. Assuming that the person has already been charged, if a certain amount of time has gone by, then there is the potential for there to be a speedy trial violation, which in turn could lead to a potential dismissal of the... View More

It does not necessarily mean that the use of the informant or anything from the informant would be considered inadmissible; however, it does open the door for certain arguments to be made, especially to undermine the informant's credibility.

It really depends on whether you were ever arrested. If you were, then the statute of limitations does not apply; however, you may end up having a speedy trial issue given the length of time. Regardless, it is going to be in your best interest to either hire a lawyer or have a public defender start... View More

From the looks of it, there may be a potential avenue for post conviction relief; however, it always depends on the particulars of a given case. Your best bet is going to be to get with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to see what, if anything, can be done.

Pleas generally cannot be appealed; however, depending on the circumstances, there may be an avenue for post conviction relief. Your best bet is going to be to get with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to see what, if anything, can be done.

There are pros and cons to taking an open plea; however, it always depends on the circumstances. For example, if the person is being charged for a nonviolent crime, and the prosecutor is offering too harsh of a plea recommendation, then the person may wish to enter an open plea in the hopes of... View More

You may want to consider either you or your family contacting an experienced criminal defense and constitutional lawyer to get on board and handle the criminal matter and the civil rights violations. Feel free to reach out to any lawyer on here by clicking the contact information next to their... View More

With the way that it looks, you may end up having a potential claim for constructive termination, given that your manager is creating an environment that is not suitable for working. That being said, you may want to consult a lawyer in your area to discuss further.

In Mississippi, simple assault on a law enforcement officer is considered a violent felony.

The short answer is yes, people can press false charges. The big thing to remember, though, is whether those charges will end up sticking and whether the prosecution can prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

It always depends on the circumstances, particularly whether you do actually qualify for an expunction. Your best bet is going to be to reach out to a lawyer who has experience with expunctions and see if they are willing to work with you in terms of the pricing.

It's really all going to depend on the amount/weight that the crime lab determines was involved. If low enough, then it would be considered a misdemeanor. Regardless, the main thing is, assuming that you have been legitimately charged, you get with an experienced criminal defense lawyer so... View More

From the looks of it, you have a civil suit against the contractor under several theories, with the obvious one being breach of contract. The main thing that you need to worry about is the statute of limitations, because, depending on some of the details, that statute could run (meaning that you... View More

Even though Mississippi has a statute of limitations on certain actions, that statute of limitations on applies if there has been no activity on a particular case, specifically, an arrest. Since there was an arrest over two years ago, then they have met the statute of limitations. The question then... View More

That is rather unusual. Typically, the court will notify someone relatively quickly about a court date. Assuming that you have a lawyer, your best bet is going to be to talk with that person to get a status update. Otherwise, you may want to consider reaching out to the court clerk to request an... View More

It always depends on the situation; however, the first question is whether that officer put charges on you and for what. This is important because if there is a civil lawsuit, it will likely hinge on what happens with the criminal case. Regardless, it is in your best interest to reach out to... View More