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Mississippi Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

Q: If I Had A Drunk Driving (Or Impaired Driving) Conviction In Another State, Will It Show Up In Mississippi?
A: Drunk driving convictions from other states can show up in Mississippi in any number of ways. Most states are now linked together through computer systems run by law … More
Q: How Will A Dui Arrest Affect My Out-Of-State License?
A: Mississippi cannot suspend an outofstate license; only your home state can suspend your license. Mississippi can only suspend your privilege to drive in this … More
Q: The Officer Took My License. When Can I Get It Back?
A: Mississippi law permits an officer to confiscate the license of any motorist who is arrested for DUI. Do not just apply for a new license because you can create even … More
Q: Do I Need A Lawyer?
A: Every person can represent himself or herself in court. Because DUI is such a critical matter, however, it is not generally a wise choice to go to court unrepresented. … More
Q: What Is The
A: In Mississippi, if you either refused to submit to a breath, blood, or urine test, the state will attempt to suspend your license or privilege to drive for 90 days to … More
Q: If I Am Convicted, What Is The Worst Thing That Can Happen To Me?
A: The "minimum" punishment information is published elsewhere in this Web site. You should read this carefully, paying special attention to increased punishment … More
Q: Will I Get A Harsher Sentence If I Fight The Case Than If I Plead Guilty?
A: That depends on many factors. This question is one that is casespecific and judgespecific. Some judges may punish a person more after a jury trial than in a … More
Q: Do I Need To See An Alcohol (Or Drug) Counselor?
A: Maybe. Many attorneys encourage anyone facing alcoholrelated or drugrelated offenses to get an ASSESSMENT for any potential problem that may exist. There are … More
Q: Should I Go To Driving School (Masep) Now?
A: No. MASEP (Mississippi Alcohol Safety Education Program) is a course given over the course of a month in four (4) three hour sessions. The MASEP course will lower your … More
Q: If I Fight The Case And Lose, Do I Get Any Money Refunded On Legal Fees?
A: No. Unlike personal injury cases in which an attorney can agree to accept a percentage of any financial recovery in a CIVIL case, the State Bar of Mississippi … More
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