Misdemeanor domestic violence crimes in Mississippi carry a maximum of six months in jail and a $500 fine. In order for the charge to be domestic, there must be some sort of intimate or family relationship between the accused and accuser. Otherwise it’s a simple assault which carries the same penalties. Where I practice…
Drug possession charges in Hernando, MS can come in many forms. The biggest difference is going to be whether it’s a misdemeanor or a felony charge. Misdemeanor drug charges are for small amounts, generally considered personal use. Most misdemeanor drug cases are going to involve marijuana. More potent drugs, such as cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin, or…
In Mississippi it is illegal to use a credit card to buy something when that card or the number on it has been fraudulently obtained. It’s also illegal to represent without the consent of the cardholder that you are the holder of that card, or that you are the holder when the card has not…
The crime of sexual battery in Mississippi is a very serious crime with lasting consequences. In encompasses Mississippi’s version of rape, as well as statutory rape, meaning those particular crimes and penalties fall under the sexual battery law. A person is guilty of sexual battery if he or she engages in sexual penetration with another…
Cyberstalking is a crime in Mississippi. It is unlawful to communicate electronically a threat of bodily harm to any person or their family member, or a threat to damage their property, or a threat to extort money. It’s also a crime to electronically communicate repeatedly to another person, for the purpose of threatening, terrifying, or…
It is a crime to possess marijuana in the state of Mississippi. The possession may be either personal use, which results in a misdemeanor charge, or it could be possession with intent to sell or deliver which is a felony offense and is much more serious. Which type it will be depends on the facts…
