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

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

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

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

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?

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
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.... View More

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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?

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?

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

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.

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

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
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

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