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How can changing lanes be regarded as ‘reckless’ driving?
Lane discipline serves to keep all road users safe, especially on high-traffic roads like I-10. It refers to the practice where a driver remains within their assigned lane unless there is a need to change lanes, make a turn or safely overtake another vehicle. Safely...
Is there a statute of limitations for Mississippi accident claims?
If you have been injured in a car accident, you may wonder how long you have to file a claim. If you were hurt by negligence, you have a legal deadline to file your case. This legal deadline is known as the statute of limitations, and it can stop your ability to...
Understanding quiet title actions in real estate
When it comes to real estate, legal issues can sometimes cloud the ownership of a property. One legal remedy to clear these clouds is a quiet title action. What is a quiet title action? A quiet title action is a legal process used to resolve disputes over property...
Can I be arrested for driving while tipsy in Mississippi?
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...
What happens when you refuse a DUI chemical test?
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...
Alcohol and caffeinated energy drinks are a dangerous mix
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 does a DUI charge lead to a felony conviction?
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...
3 types of issues that could delay a Mississippi closing
Buying or selling a home is generally a multi-week process, if not an endeavor that lasts for several months. Buyers often think of the search and offer negotiation process as the longest and most challenging aspects of buying a home, while sellers may have to...
Coffee sobers you up (and other myths)
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...
Do you need to replace your child’s safety seat post-crash?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is a federal agency that is directly tasked with minimizing the number of injuries and deaths that occur on U.S. roads every day. As a result, it takes car seat safety very seriously. The NHTSA ultimately...