In the state of Mississippi, the law simply states that you cannot drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of any substance.

Like all other parts of the justice system, traffic courts follow certain procedures, and it is important to know what they are in order to successfully challenge a traffic violation.

For drivers over the legal drinking age of twenty-one years old, Mississippi follows the national standard of 0.08% as the BAC limit. Mississippi has a zero tolerance policy that makes the BAC limit 0.02% for drivers under twenty-one.

In addition to posing fatal risk to drivers and passengers, driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances can be an immense legal issue for those who have been arrested. Convictions can lead to fines, license restrictions and jail time.

Seeing blue lights in the rear view mirror can be nerve-wracking to anyone, whether or not they are doing something wrong.  Part of the explanation for why an innocent person’s blood pressure might go up at the sight of blue lights is that most drivers think of their cars as an extension of their homes and expect a certain level of privacy.

Some drivers believe a misconception that if they refuse to take a Breathalyzer test, then they cannot be convicted of a DUI. The thought behind this misguided belief is that police must know your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to prove that you were driving under the influence.

A lawyer has an ethical and professional duty to communicate with their client. That being said, an internet search of lawyer reviews will attest that the number one complaint of clients regarding lawyer dissatisfaction is total lack of communication with their lawyer.

The Sixth Amendment, according to the Supreme Court, gives a defendant (the person charged with a crime) the right to a public defender in all criminal proceedings where the defendant is facing incarceration.