The month of January is often referred to as “divorce month” in legal circles – but why? What makes January such a popular month to end a marriage? According to a number of courses, the main reasons seem to be: The holidays are finally over. There is enough stress at the holidays without adding the [...]
If the actual criminal justice system in Mississippi were anything like it is in films or television, then every defendant would be innocent (or at least heroically justified), and every one of them would give an impassioned speech about his or her innocence (or that justification) while on the stand. In truth, one of the [...]
There has been a lot of talk of auto recalls in the news this past year, and one of the biggest involved Takata, a Japanese auto parts manufacturer whose airbags may have caused more harm than they prevented. According to a recent article in the Sun Herald, “Honda Motor Co. leads all automakers with nine [...]
This past July, a man in Tennessee was killed after being hit by a pickup truck. But this was not the “normal” kind of auto accident tragedy. The man had been riding in the bed of his friend’s pickup when the car in front of them hit the brakes. The pickup driver “swerved into the [...]
The holiday season is upon us – a time for fun, family and friends. But this time of year can also be pretty stressful as people rush around last minute to finish their shopping, get the fixins’ for their dinners and try to make the most out of their time off from work. All that [...]
There is a new plan in the Senate called the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act, which claims to offer genuine reform in regards to mandatory minimum sentences and correctional facilities. So far, the most incredible thing about the plan is that it has bipartisan support; however, even if it passes only a small amount of [...]
A pet means a lot of different things to different people. Some people have animals for companionship; other keep them to help on the farm or to go hunting with, or to add another layer of security in their homes. Regardless, the reasons for owning a pet or working animal may prove important when it [...]
The leading cause of car accidents in this country is driver error. The National Highway Safety Administration released a study that revealed that in 2012, an estimated 421,000 people were injured in car crashes involving a distracted driver. Mississippi recently passed a law making it illegal for anyone to text while driving in the state. But [...]
There are countless factors that contribute to a car accident, from weather and road conditions, to driver error and equipment malfunction – and everything in between. When you are involved in an accident with a commercial vehicle, or a vehicle whose driver was operating while in the course of doing their job, it can add [...]
Everyone knows that some divorces can be ugly, painful and messy, but they can also take a long time—often from six months to two years or more. After the paperwork has been filed and you are in the midst of the divorce process, make sure to schedule some time with your attorney to discuss your [...]
