Drug charges are some of the most common reasons that people in the United States receive fines from law enforcement or go to jail. Many people who face these charges are first-time offenders, making the experience of the arrest and the possibility of punishment even...
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When do police have the rights to search your car?
Officers have the right to pull someone over for traffic stops as long as there is a reason to do so. However, that reason can sometimes be vague, and it can leave a person open to the police asking them for permission to search the vehicle. Even if police ask a...
When can police perform a search without a warrant?
Getting pulled over by police can be an intimidating experience. Regardless of whether you know why the officer pulled you over, you may find yourself rehearsing what friends and family have told you that you should do if the police pull you over. One of the most...
2 kinds of drug paraphernalia can worsen your drug charges
The federal and Mississippi state governments have laws outlying numerous substances, ranging from marijuana to heroin. Anyone who gets caught in possession of prohibited substances will face arrest and likely criminal charges. There are also laws prohibiting...
Can the police charge you over drugs hidden in your car?
If you agreed to let the police search your vehicle, you probably assumed they wouldn't find anything illegal in it. You knew you had not broken the law, so you didn't hesitate to authorize a search. You probably expected that permitting the search would mean you...
How can you get evidence suppressed in a drug case?
One of the best ways to protect yourself if you’re accused of a drug crime is to get the evidence suppressed. By doing this, you could, in essence, completely destroy the prosecution’s case. With no evidence, it may be impossible to prosecute the case and win....
This is what first-time drug offenders need to know in Mississippi
If you have been caught with drugs or are accused of being in possession, you’re in a difficult position. You do have the option of defending yourself, and you should. Your life could change forever with a conviction, so it’s worth your time and effort to build a...
Can the police search your car for drugs?
A police officer flashed their lights and pulled you over. Maybe they claim that you drove too fast or that your vehicle looks like one present at the scene of a crime earlier in the day. The next thing you know, they have asked you to step out of your vehicle and...