Can my husband take me to court if I don't "hurry up and sign" divorce papers? In Mississippi

In non-lawyer terms, what he is saying is that he will file for a contested divorce which means he has to have grounds to divorce you. From what...

Did the arresting officer have probable cause to initiate a traffic stop which resulted in a DUI 1 arrest?

In this state, if you are driving...the cops think that is probable cause. They know that all they have to say to cover their butts is, "I saw the...

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Is it legal to pull someone over that was already on the side of the road?

Technically, he can stop and "assist" in case you needed help. That gets him on scene. He then can ask for id and run your license. I would say...

What is the statue of limitation on possession of a controlled substance?

It would be nice if there was a straight forward answer to your question. However, in my 10 years of practice in North Mississippi, I've learned...

Someone used my information and received a ticket for driving with a suspended license in my name. What do i need to do?

You need to get in touch with the Highway Patrol Driver Improvement Branch in Jackson. Explain that someone gave law enforcement your info and got...

Got caught on camera selling under oz of pot to a undercover, cops want me to snitch, what to do

Don't go without a lawyer. You can never "help" yourself by yourself. I've practiced in Batesville for over 10 years. The best thing to do is...

Is being charged the same as being convicted?

First the charges have not been dismissed. A signature bond is just you saying you'll come back to court when called. In other words, the judge...

What are my chances of getting a judge to modify my divorce/child custody papers?

Yes you would be in contempt if you do it before a judge signs an order allowing it. I judge may do it, but it's unlikely since that was part of...

I got charged with desturbing the peace and phone hareessment and didn't do neither what will happen when I go to court Wednesda

I do a ton of Justice/City Court work. I will tell you this much. If you go in unrepresented you will more than likely get convicted unless he...

My wife had custody of my great nephew. My wife passed away. Do I still have custody?

Unless you were included in the order granting custody, the simple answer is no. If the custody was awarded through a special master (ie. DHS),...