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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: How can you get bound over for criminal charges for something thats not even a law?

County DA even lied to GJ by telling them im a 2 time felon, which is completely not true. I have always been a citizen

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Sep 16, 2022

Sadly, this is something that happens quite often. The best way to handle something like this is to make sure that the lawyer reviews your entire history and the discovery and file a motion to dismiss or otherwise challenge the DA's representations to the grand jury.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Mississippi on
Q: If my indictment is not marked "filed", nor signed or dated by the clerk, can the judge still convict me?

Ashwell v. State, 226 So.3d 69 (Miss.2017) made it clear that if my indictment is not filed then the judge don't have jurisdiction nor the authority to accept my guilty plea because the court failed to charge me with a crime. Why did the Miss. Supreme Court deny my writ of certiorari after... View More

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Arthur Calderon
answered on Sep 6, 2022

It really depends on the circumstances. Even though your indictment may not be marked as filed, the test to determine whether the court has jurisdiction is to see if there was ever an indictment legitimately filed in the circuit court.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: Hi , I was wondering do the state of Mississippi issued warrant for your arrest for trespassing with out proof!!
Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Aug 27, 2022

The short answer is yes, it does happen. It is incredibly easy for someone to go press charges on someone, even without concrete proof of a crime. The real question is whether there is anything to support a finding of guilt. If it is just one person's word against another's, then you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Mississippi on
Q: Is this a bribe?: "if you state that you do not object to offender getting probation I will offer $200,000 restitution".

Drunk driver hit my vehicle

-killed my 4 year old son from fractured neck

-my 6 year olds spine snapped, and had internal bleeding from 3 organs

-i broke my right shoulder & suffered bilateral artery damage in my neck so high risk for blood clots in my brain... View More

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Aug 27, 2022

This is a tricky one, because it sounds as though it may come dangerously close to being one, not to mention there is a question as to whether the defendant's "offer" could be discharged via bankruptcy or some other means. That being said, I'd be curious to know whether there... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: If I was given a very vague ticket for posses. with wrong info also , could i have the ticket dismissed ?

was pulled over by a cop who’s known to be dirty. he saw me at gas station, never says a word to me , but as soon as I pull out of parking lot pulls me over. Wasnt even maybe 5 yards from parking lot of store when he pulled me over. Never gave me a reason as to why , or asked me my name or my... View More

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Arthur Calderon
answered on Jul 27, 2022

It is highly unusual for them to not put the controlled substance; however, the information should be further explained in a supplemental report. Your best bet is going to be to get with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to talk about the ins and outs of the case. While the wrong information... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: Can a cop give u a ticket for possession but under explanation only put N/A , and not specify what he found or how much
Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Jul 27, 2022

It is highly unusual for them to not put the controlled substance; however, the information should be further explained in a supplemental report. Your best bet is going to be to get with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to talk about the ins and outs of the case. While the wrong information... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: Can a cop put information on his police report but only put N/A under explanation on my ticket ?

Was given a ticket for possession but on the ticket it only says possession of controlled sub (, schedule 1 OR schedule 2)? Under explanation the police officer only put N/A , and nowhere on the ticket does it say what substance he found exactly. Or even the amount that he allegedly found anywhere... View More

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Jul 27, 2022

It is highly unusual for them to not put the controlled substance; however, the information should be further explained in a supplemental report. Your best bet is going to be to get with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to talk about the ins and outs of the case. While the wrong information... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: Can cops in mississippi issue tickets but never file them without getting caught or without it being known they didn’t
Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Jul 27, 2022

It can most definitely happen; however, it turns into a question of whether they ever file it and, if so, when they file it. The best thing to do will be to periodically check back with the court to see if the ticket was filed. That being said, if you were given a copy of a ticket with a court... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Mississippi on
Q: Is Charge 1-41-29-144 Controlled Substance: Fraudulent Transfer/Possession of prescription a federal offense?

The case was dismissed on April 21, 2022, via Pre-Trial Diversion. How do I get my record expunged

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Jul 27, 2022

If the case was dismissed via pretrial diversion, then the best thing that you could do to have your record expunged is get with a lawyer, who can draft and submit the necessary paperwork to get the case expunged.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Traffic Tickets and Workers' Compensation for Mississippi on
Q: I know this is a long shot or if anything will come of this besides my answer I'm looking for or if anything can be done

I live in a small town in Mississippi as where the police dept I believe don't just do their job in some aspects but go far above and beyond the area of rights and I feel the deliberate disregard for one's rights giving the date place. And whom they are stopping!!! It's as if... View More

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Jul 24, 2022

Without more information, it's very hard to answer your question. Generally speaking, officers and prosecutors have a lot of discretion when it comes to prosecuting or pursuing charges against a person. Even if charges are filed, they can decide to drop the case or drop only certain parts of it.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: If over half ticket says n/a and multiple parts of the ticket are not correct can my charges be dismissed

Possession charge. Was pulled over and not given a reason as to why he was pulling me over , he never asked for my insurance or for my registration , never asked for the name of my passenger , searched me without giving a reason even when I asked , got the zip code and model of my car wrong , and... View More

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Arthur Calderon
answered on Jul 24, 2022

Potentially. Tickets, like all other charges, are supposed to have enough information to advise the person of what they are being charged with. Your best bet is going to be to get with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to discuss the facts and circumstances of the case, particularly the stop,... View More

Q: If the officer pulled me over without reason & violated multiple rules n conduction of stop , would he even file charges

Have there been certain circumstances where a ticket or affidavit isn’t filed because the officer knew he did multiple things wrong

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Jul 24, 2022

It really depends on the circumstances. Lots of officers will still file charges regardless of their own conduct; however, if an officer has said that they are pressing charges, then the best thing to do would be to follow up with the local court periodically to see if they did.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: does this plea agreement mean I go to prison? 16 yrs in custody, 11 yrs suspended, 5 yrs supervised probation?

I have two charges both resulting of two offers, (both the same) that I have mentioned above, to run consecutive on a sale charge in MS. I have no priors. I need to know if I have to go to prison or not because I have to ensure my children have adequate supervision as I don't have any family... View More

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Jun 27, 2022

Under the plea offer as given, it would seem that you would serve some time in MDOC custody; however, how long you actually remain in custody (more specifically, the possibility of earned time) is going to depend on the nature of the charges. Some allow you to become eligible for release after... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Mississippi on
Q: Allegedly I sold 0.141 g meth then re-met to give 0.237 more to C.I Indicted 2 felon sale chrgs is this Double jeopardy?

I have been indicted on to sell charges both with enhanced penalty from being by a church. I am a first-time offender. Question here is does double jeopardy exist in my case? Also I'd like to know opinions on what to expect for sentencing in Mississippi. The plea offer in its entirety is 32... View More

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Jun 26, 2022

You really need to talk to your lawyer further, and refrain from giving details about your case on an open platform like this. As to the double jeopardy, that only applies if you have been tried twice for the same crime or if your liberty is put at risk twice for the same offense.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: does two offers of 16 yrs in the custody,11 suspended, 5 on supervised probation to run concurrent indicate prison time?
Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
answered on Jun 21, 2022

This question has been answered. The only difference between this question and the previous question is that when the sentences run concurrently, the run at the same time. In other words, instead of 10 years supervised release, it is actually 5. You need to talk to your attorney if you are having... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence and Federal Crimes for Mississippi on
Q: Can I own a gun if my husband was innocent but plead guilty to a domestic violence charge with ex 25 years ago

We live in Mississippi. He was charged in Virginia

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Jun 12, 2022

From the looks of it, there is nothing prohibiting you from carrying or owning a firearm. The key question is going to be whether your husband has access to it, as well as the nature of his conviction. If it is a felony, then he cannot have any possession of any firearm unless he gets his record... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: Being under 18 was the court authorized to convict me as a 99-19-81 habitual offender
Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Jun 3, 2022

Unfortunately, if you were charged as an 81, then that likely means that you have at least two prior convictions. Long story short, even though you may be under 18, if you are in circuit court, then you will be treated as an adult unless the prior convictions should have been kept in youth court.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Constitutional Law for Mississippi on
Q: Does Mississippi law deprive the circuit court of jurisdiction when the multi-count indictment fails to charge a crime?

The multi-count indictment failed to charge an essential element of armed robbery. But through jury instructions the elements was submitted via constructive amendment.

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on May 19, 2022

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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Constitutional Law for Mississippi on
Q: Is it possible under Mississippi Law for a single defendant to be convicted of conspiracy?

Three Defendant’s was charged with conspiracy to committ armed robbery and aggravated assault via multi-count indictment but only one defendant was convicted of conspiracy

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on May 19, 2022

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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Mississippi on
Q: My fiancé has 3 counts of receiving stolen firearms but she wasn't caught with any weapons and they didn't find any gun

Is there a way we can get her bond reduced or any other way to get her out. She is willing to do whatever it takes to get home to me and the kids

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on May 13, 2022

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

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