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.

Did you know that nearly 32.5% of college students admit to owning a fake ID during their school years? So when you send your under-21-year-old child to college, or they move out of the nest, possession of a fake ID can cost you and your kid more than just a fine.

For most drivers, getting a speeding ticket for going 15 miles over the limit can cause hefty fines, but for CDL drivers, it can be career altering.

Most people don’t realize assault is not just intentionally striking another person, punching them or getting into a fight. Simple assault can involve only minor cuts and scratches or bruises. If you push someone once and even if lightly, or pull their hair these are all examples of simple assault or domestic violence that if proven can convict you of the crime.

A fault-based divorce is filed when one spouse requests a divorce based on a fault of their partner. This is also called a contested divorce. Someone seeking to divorce their partner may opt for a fault-based divorce out of necessity—because they cannot agree, they must sue their partner to end the marriage.

Whether you are well-versed in the subject or not, it’s common knowledge for most people that the creation, distribution and possession of certain illicit substances is illegal in the United States. The real question is: do you understand the consequences if you are caught engaging in any of these activities?

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.

A plea bargain is a deal struck between the defendant and prosecution in a criminal case in which the defendant pleads to a lesser charge, one of many charges or guilty as charged in the hope of a more agreeable sentence.

Being arrested for trespassing can be an awful experience. Whether you knowingly crossed a boundary on someone’s personal property or stepped onto another’s land unintentionally, the consequences of trespassing are significant.

Going to court isn’t the only option for settling a divorce. Often, couples determine the terms of their separation by going through mediation. 

If you are a cardholder and get stopped by the police, a verification process ensures you are a registered cardholder, this typically takes a few moments for the officer to find you in the system.

It is a privilege to be an American and we protect that freedom when we vote, serve in the military, and serve on jury duty.

Bail is the amount of money defendants must post to be released from custody until their trial. Bail is not designed to profit the government or to punish defendants; it is to ensure that defendants appear at trial and at all necessary hearings.

A lawyer cannot simply state they are experts in one area of law unless they are certified as an expert. Certification requires additional continuing legal education courses approved and accredited by the Mississippi Bar Association.

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.

North Mississippi Attorney Amy Pietrowski recently expanded her practice with an office in Southaven. Pietrowski celebrated the grand opening of the office with the Southaven community and Southaven Chamber of Commerce with an open house on June 24.

Amy Pietrowski’s career has always been focused on service.