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If a DUI conviction isn’t your first (and in some cases, even if it is), you may be required to have an ignition interlock device (IID) in any vehicle you drive to get your driver’s license back. It will be a restricted license stating that you can only drive a...
If you're facing DUI charges in Mississippi, it can be easy to feel hopeless and scared. You might believe the evidence against you is ironclad, especially when it comes to tests like breathalyzers or field sobriety exercises. But here's a crucial thing to understand:...
Getting pulled over for drunk driving can mean much more than a ticket. The repercussions of a DUI conviction extend far beyond the initial legal penalties. Anyone in this situation likely already knows that the consequences of a DUI conviction are serious. Criminal...
Impaired driving convictions in Mississippi can result in considerable legal penalties. They range from having to use ignition interlocks and taking alcohol education classes to having to spend time in jail or pay fines. Being convicted of driving under the influence...
Avoiding a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) is straightforward: Don't drink and drive. This simple choice allows you to enjoy a night out while ensuring your safety on the road. However, if you find yourself having a drink before you need to travel, there...
Many of us think that driving while tipsy (below the illegal level of 0.08% BAC) is OK. But, is that right? Can you be arrested for driving while tipsy? What is a DUI in Mississippi? According to Mississippi Code, Section 63-11-30, it is unlawful for drivers to drive...
When an officer pulls you over for suspected driving under the influence (DUI), the official can’t immediately charge you. They might ask you to participate in field sobriety tests by the roadside. Alternatively, the officer can also ask you to submit to a chemical...
If you’ve got a child taking one of the family cars to college this fall, you’ve likely warned them of the dangers of drinking and driving – even if they’re not yet old enough to legally drink. It’s all too easy to find alcohol on just about every college campus....
When a driver faces a driving under the influence (DUI) charge in Mississippi, their first offense leads to a misdemeanor when convicted. Compared to a felony, a misdemeanor conviction carries a shorter prison sentence and lower fines. But DUIs can lead to felony...
People sometimes believe that a cup of coffee is all you need to sober up after having a few drinks. If they’ve had a little too much, their last stop will be a coffee shop. Someone who knows that they need to drive may drink a large cup of hot coffee because they...