I have been charged with petty larceny. Its my first offense and its a misdemeanor. What will be my punishment
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Answered on July 22, 2013
For an explanation of the charge and the possible consequence, petit larceny is described in Mississippi Code section 97-17-43.
(1) If any...
Drivers license suspends in MS but lived in TN..may need a lawyer to help?
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Answered on July 22, 2013
Short answers: it depends. Since your license was issued by the state of Mississippi, you will have to contact the DMV to determine why they are...
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Do I need to contact a lawyer or can I use a paralegal?
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Answered on July 18, 2013
A paralegal cannot practice law, their main focus is to assist a licensed attorney in their legal work. A paralegal may know what needs to be done...
How long does a misdemeanor shoplifting charge has to stay on your record before you can get it expunged?
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Answered on July 17, 2013
There are multiple statutory sections that deal with expungments; however, they are specific to certain courts (i.e. municipal court, justice...
What happends in mississippi if you get a ticket for driving without a licences making your 2nd offense but your first was in tx
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Answered on July 11, 2013
Mississippi does not have enhancements for driving without a license. However, since there is a wide range of consequences, depending on the exact...
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What could happen to my wife?
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Answered on July 11, 2013
Conspiracy to commit a crime is addressed in Mississippi Code Annotated 97-1-1:
If two (2) or more persons conspire either:
(a) To commit a...
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What Will most likely happen?
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Answered on July 11, 2013
As previously noted, the consequences are in the judges discretion. It is likely the judge ordered you to serve jail time when you originally went...
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Do I need a lawyer
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Answered on July 11, 2013
You most likely still have the criminal matters pending. The possession charge could potentially be trial in municipal or justice court; however,...
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How do i go about getting a misdemeanor expunged?
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Answered on June 18, 2013
There are numerous statues concerning expungments. Those statues outline what offenses are eligible for expungement and adjudications can be...
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If Supreme Court overturned a Mississippi case in November 2012, what are some reasons the inmate would be still incarcerated?
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Answered on May 03, 2013
The best place to review decisions made by the Mississippi Supreme Court is to visit their...
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