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Mississippi Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: Beyond Legal Fees, What Other Costs Or Expenses Will I Have In This Case If I Fight It?
  A: Disregarding fines (which are covered in the Web site), there are some costs in the typical DUI case. In addition, there is a cost for an appeal bond from lower courts … More
• Q: Do I Have Any Control Over Which Judge Or Prosecutor I Get For My Case?
  A: As a general rule, no. Computer assignments or rotation of judges makes most court assignments for each case random. You have very little input about how a case is … More
• Q: What Are The Speed Limits In Mississippi?
  A: Unless Otherwise Posted Absolute Interstate 70 mph Ltd Access Rds 70 mph Other Primary Rds 65 mph Residential 25 mph More
• Q: How Are Speed Limits Enforced?
  A: Enforced through use of: Pacing Yes Radar Yes Vascar Yes Photo Radar No Aircraft Yes Laser No More
• Q: How Can Tickets Be Paid?
  A: Tickets can be paid by mail or in person.
• Q: Is Trial By Declaration Allowed?
  A: No
• Q: When Is A Jury Trial Allowed?
  A: Speeding Yes Parking Yes Equipment Yes DWI Yes More
• Q: What Is A Member Nonresident Compact?
  A: Nonresident motorist receiving a ticket in a member state will receive the same treatment as resident motorists. If your state or the state you receive a ticket in is … More
• Q: What Is A Member Driver License Compact?
  A: If you receive a ticket, warning, etc. in another state and your state is a member, you state will be notified about the ticket.
• Q: When And Where Do I File Accident Reports?
  A: Accidents involving death, personal injury, or property damage exceeding $100 must be reported immediately to the local police or nearest sheriff's office or State … More
• Q: What Are The Resident Insurance Requirements?
  A: Financial responsibility law. Security­type law and future proof­type law. Minimum limits: $10,000/20,000/5,000. Mississippi has unsatisfied judgment funds law.