Criminal Law Oxford

Minor in Possession in Oxford

January 21, 2020Criminal Law Oxford, Driving under the infuence and Other Alcohol Related Offenses, Law Firm Oxford

Mississippi law prohibits not drinking alcohol if you are under the age of 21 but also possessing alcohol if you are under 21. This obviously can pose a problem for college students across the State as many choose to participate in consuming alcohol. While MIP is a misdemeanor, if convicted, a minor could face a

Public Drunk in Oxford

January 17, 2020Criminal Law Oxford, Driving under the infuence and Other Alcohol Related Offenses, Law Firm Oxford

Mississippi Code Annotated Section 97-29-47 succinctly defines “public drunk” as: “If any person shall profanely swear or curse, or use vulgar and indecent language, or be drunk in any public place, in the presence of two (2) or more persons, he shall, on conviction thereof, be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($ 100.00)

Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule I and II

January 16, 2020Controlled Substances, Criminal Law Oxford, Law Firm Oxford

Mississippi law casts a broad net when it comes to outlawing “controlled substances.” Mississippi law states that it is illegal to knowingly or intentionally possess, sell, barter, exchange, or manufacture a controlled substance. Unless, of course, you are authorized to do so by law. Drug crimes come with a variety of penalties, depending largely on

Possession of Paraphernalia

January 15, 2020Controlled Substances, Criminal Law Oxford, Law Firm Oxford

Many Mississippians, including younger Mississippians, will find themselves facing charges of possession of paraphernalia. Mississippi prohibits the use and/or possession of paraphernalia which is used to engage in drug use. The term paraphernalia is fairly broad and may take many forms. From the items commonly thought of as paraphernalia such as “pipes,” scales and the

Breath Test Refusal

January 15, 2020Criminal Law Oxford, Driving under the infuence and Other Alcohol Related Offenses, Law Firm Oxford

One of the most common questions I receive when it comes to DUI charges is should a driver submit to a breath test. While there is not necessarily a right or wrong answer to that question, I do want to clarify a few misconceptions about breath tests. 1. First, Mississippi’s “implied consent” law provides, in

Possession of a Fake ID

January 13, 2020Criminal Law Oxford, Expungement, Law Firm Oxford

Having a fake ID is a common occurrence in Oxford, Mississippi as well as man other college towns. While many think it is a minor offense, it can come with major consequences. In Oxford Municipal Court a person convicted of possession of a fake ID can expect to pay a fine of $692.00, probably be

Expungement

January 10, 2020Criminal Law Oxford, Driving under the infuence and Other Alcohol Related Offenses, Expungement, Law Firm Oxford

If you are charged with a crime and are found guilty of the charges you will have a “record.” This negative blot on your history can and will follow you around, impacting employment opportunities, your ability to obtain a scholarship, or perhaps to get into graduate school. What is surprising to many people is that

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