Weapons charges in the state of Mississippi come in many forms and carry different sets of penalties. Probably the most common type of weapon charge is unlawfully carrying a handgun. Carrying a concealed handgun in Mississippi as a first offense is punishable by a fine of $100 to $500 or six months imprisonment in the county…
Mississippi’s driving under the influence law is laid out in Title 63, Chapter 11, Part 30 of the Miss. Code. It states that: It is unlawful for any person to drive or otherwise operate a vehicle within this state who (a) is under the influence of intoxicating liquor; (b) is under the influence of any…
In Mississippi it is a crime to sell, barter, transfer, manufacture, distribute, dispense or possess with intent to sell, barter, transfer, manufacture, distribute or dispense, a controlled substance. Controlled substance essentially means any illegal drugs or drugs without a prescription. This can include marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, and common prescription drugs. For punishment for violation of…
Domestic violence in Mississippi is classified as either simple or aggravated. Simple domestic violence is when a person (a) attempts to cause or purposely, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or (b) negligently causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon or other means likely to produce death or serious bodily harm;…
The State of Mississippi allows for the purchase and use of all firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act. These weapons include sound suppressors (aka silencers), machine guns, and short barreled rifles and shotguns. These are not the types of guns that you can just walk in and buy at your local gun shop. The…
The Southaven, MS Youth Court holds jurisdiction over all juvenile criminal matters in Desoto County. These are cases where a juvenile (minors under the age of 18) is alleged to have committed a delinquent or criminal act. If your son or daughter is charged with delinquency in Southaven or the surrounding area, you will be…
Shoplifting in the state of Mississippi is defined as when someone wilfully and unlawfully takes possession of any merchandise for sale by any merchant or store, with the intention and purpose of converting such merchandise to his or her own use without paying the merchant’s stated price. (Source: MS Code, Sec. 97-23-93.) Shoplifting is a…
