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Q: I was stopped and arrested in MS despite no crime. Charged with "No ID" and "Failure to Comply." Court date is May 6th, 2025. How was I arrested and booked?

On March 11, 2025, I was stopped on my way to work in Mississippi. The officer asked for my ID but confirmed no crime had been committed. I declined to show my ID under my 4th Amendment rights, and the officer asked me to step out of the vehicle. I was subsequently handcuffed and booked at the... View More

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Q: Can I have a hit and run ticket removed if I was informed by the court over the phone?

I was informed over the phone by the court that I needed to pay a hit and run ticket that an officer never issued to me. I didn't receive any written notice or have any prior communication regarding this ticket. At the time of the alleged incident, I was an officer, and it involved my... View More

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Q: Illegal search and misconduct by officers in Pearl, MS in 2003.

In April 2003, in Rankin County, Pearl, MS, I was asleep in a work truck owned by my employer when an officer woke me up and led me around the front of the vehicle. Without my permission or knowledge, another officer conducted a search and claimed to find methamphetamine. Additionally, an officer... View More

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Q: Can rerouting after dropped kidnapping charges be stalking in MS?

I offered a teenager a ride to get out of the rain as an act of kindness. The teenager's mother initially charged me with attempted kidnapping, but the charges were dropped due to lack of evidence. Now I've been accused of stalking despite rerouting my way to work to avoid further issues.... View More

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Q: What fine am I facing for false information to an officer in MS?

I was charged with providing false information to an officer in Forrest County, MS because I was scared. I have no other charges related to this incident. I had a DUI a year ago, but it is being removed from my record. What kind of fine am I looking at?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and White Collar Crime for Mississippi on
Q: Mississippi charges for possession of counterfeit money from the internet

In Mississippi, what charges could someone face if they knowingly possess and purchase counterfeit money from the internet, attempt to cash a check at a bank, and show the counterfeit money? Legal actions have been initiated, and the individual has a criminal record, but no similar offenses.

Sean  Buckley
Sean Buckley
answered on Mar 7, 2025

In Mississippi, the individual could face multiple charges related to counterfeit currency and fraud, including:

1. Possession of Counterfeit Currency – Under Miss. Code Ann. § 97-21-33, knowingly possessing counterfeit money with the intent to use or distribute it is a felony....
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Q: Can police charge possession without seizing substances?

I was arrested by my parole officer while reporting, and the charges against me were changed three times while I was incarcerated. Initially, it was "sale of cocaine base by a witness," then it changed to "transfer of cocaine base," and finally to "possession of an illegal... View More

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Q: Mississippi: Missed court date, first appearance not held, case with grand jury. Next steps?

I was arrested three months ago in Mississippi on a felony charge and was released on bond. I was given a court date at the jailhouse but was not taken to my court date, and I have not had my first appearance in court. A public defender was assigned to me, but he was unaware of this. My case has... View More

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Q: How to recover a vehicle seized by law enforcement in DeSoto County, MS?

I was arrested in DeSoto County, MS, for felony possession because drugs were found in my vehicle. Law enforcement seized my vehicle, and I received a notice of seizure on the day of my arrest. I don't have a legal representative yet, and my first court date is on March 18. Nothing has been... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Mississippi on
Q: Statute of limitations for offering marijuana to a minor in Mississippi?

I am being accused of offering marijuana to a minor in Mississippi. The event occurred on December 8, 2022, and a claim was filed on November 22, 2024. There are no witnesses, but there are text messages related to the case. I would like to know the statute of limitations for this accusation and if... View More

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Q: How to ensure original jail statement is heard in Mississippi?

I'm facing a mischievous mischief charge and I haven't been able to consult with a lawyer yet. Although I have an appointed attorney, due to high jail rates, I likely won't see him until the day before court. While in jail, I wrote a statement about the incident, but the police... View More

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Q: Can a new charge in another jurisdiction revoke my Mississippi probation?

I am currently on probation for five years, but I have received a charge in another jurisdiction that could potentially revoke my probation. Is it possible for me to have two probation officers, and how does this new charge affect my existing probation?

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Mississippi on
Q: How can I resolve a 25-year-old Texas suspension to get a license in Mississippi?

I'm facing fines for driving without a license in Mississippi due to a 25-year-old suspension in Texas for a minor probation violation unrelated to driving. I've driven safely for decades, but I can't get a license because of the Texas suspension. This situation makes it difficult to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Internet Law for Mississippi on
Q: How can they prove it was my account or device for intimate visual material charges?

I am facing a charge of one count of intimate visual material. I was arrested but am not sure if there is any digital evidence. How can they prove that it was my account or device used to post the material?

0 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI and Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: Missed court for DUI in MS; 3 active warrants. What to do?

I missed my court date in January 2023 for a first offense DUI in Mississippi because I couldn't afford the program. Now, I have three active warrants: two for contempt of court and one capias. What steps should I take to handle this situation?

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Q: Case law on guilty verdicts for terroristic threat charges in Mississippi.

I'm looking for case law in Mississippi related to guilty verdicts for terroristic threat charges.

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Q: Is aiming a loaded firearm outside a business a terroristic threat in MS?

In the state of Mississippi, if I stand outside of a pharmacy, point and aim my loaded firearm, and tell people that they cannot go into the business, could this be considered a terroristic threat? There were no prior incidents with the business or the individuals involved, and no shots were fired.

0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Mississippi on
Q: Can I get in trouble for security camera capturing neighbors during harassment case?

I have a security camera on my property in Mississippi, capturing my neighbor's front yard down the road while I was filming animals for a criminal case. The neighbors are harassing us with their donkeys and dogs day and night. I've reported them, and we have a court case where I've... View More

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Q: I have been charged with first time felony grand larceny of 1000 or less in taking personal property from a gas station

i worked there but i have receipts of where i paid for merchandise. if found guilty what could i be facing in Mississippi

Taylor H. Webb
Taylor H. Webb
answered on Jan 14, 2025

Under Mississippi law, grand larceny is typically defined as unlawfully taking someone else's property valued at $1,000 or more. For purposes of this answer, we'll assume that you meant "more" instead of "less" in your question. The range of sentences for grand larceny... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence, Criminal Law and Constitutional Law for Mississippi on
Q: If probable cause was found at the time police were called to a domestic incident don't they have to make an arrest then

Arrest was made 20 days after police were called to residence of the domestic call. On the day of the call both parties were present so why didn't they arrest the one that was charged the day they came for the initial call?

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answered on Jan 10, 2025

Police procedures around domestic incidents can vary by jurisdiction and specific circumstances. Even when probable cause exists, officers sometimes exercise discretion based on various factors including the immediate safety of all parties, the presence of evidence, and the emotional state of those... View More

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