Since that time, several cases have come before the Mississippi Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of tort reform–specifically damage caps. Currently before the Court is the case of Learmouth v. Sears Roebuck and Company. In Learmouth, a Neshoba County jury awarded the Plaintiff $4M in damages ($1.2M in lost wages, $573,000 in past and future medical expenses, and $2.2M in non-economic damages). The trial court reduced the non-economic damages to the state’s $1M damages cap, and the Plaintiff appealed the trial court’s reduction to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. The 5th Circuit then referred the matter to the Mississippi Supreme Court for a ruling on the constitutionality of the damages cap. [Read more…]
Expungement Laws in Mississippi – First Offenses
Have you applied for a job that requires a criminal background check, or a professional school that requires disclosure of arrests or convictions, or a professional license that requires both of these? If so, a criminal record can often cause significant delays, and even outright denial of these and other types applications. For first-offenders, expungment of your record is possible under Section 99-19-71 of the Mississippi Code. What is an expungement? Simply put, an expungement means that any record or evidence of the criminal charge, arrest and/or conviction is erased from all official records. In other words, when the Court enters an expungement order, it’s like the arrest never happened.
The only requirements to get this type of expungement are that (1) the conviction was for a misdemeanor [other than a traffic violation]; and (2) the conviction was the person’s first offense. Mississippi law has recently changed to allow expungement of certain felonies as well.
The process involves several steps, but once it is complete and a Judge enters the expungement order and it is served to the appropriate officials, your record for all practical purposes should be clean. Most importantly, by statute you may legally and truthfully say, even under oath, that you have never been convicted of the crime.
Anyone eligible for a first-offender expungement should take advantage of the benefits that the Mississippi law provides. It provides you a chance to clean up your record, fix a bad decision or a poor judgment call, and move on without worry of your record getting in the way of your life. Contact a qualified and experienced Mississippi attorney today if you or someone you know or love could benefit from a fresh start.
Expungement Laws in Mississippi – First Offenses
Have you applied for a job that requires a criminal background check, or a professional school that requires disclosure of arrests or convictions, or a professional license that requires both of these? If so, a criminal record can often cause significant delays, and even outright denial of these and other types applications. For first-offenders, expungment of your record is possible under Section 99-19-71 of the Mississippi Code. What is an expungement? Simply put, an expungement means that any record or evidence of the criminal charge, arrest and/or conviction is erased from all official records. In other words, when the Court enters an expungement order, it’s like the arrest never happened.
The only requirements to get this type of expungement are that (1) the conviction was for a misdemeanor [other than a traffic violation]; and (2) the conviction was the person’s first offense. Mississippi law has recently changed to allow expungement of certain felonies as well.
The process involves several steps, but once it is complete and a Judge enters the expungement order and it is served to the appropriate officials, your record for all practical purposes should be clean. Most importantly, by statute you may legally and truthfully say, even under oath, that you have never been convicted of the crime.
Anyone eligible for a first-offender expungement should take advantage of the benefits that the Mississippi law provides. It provides you a chance to clean up your record, fix a bad decision or a poor judgment call, and move on without worry of your record getting in the way of your life. Contact a qualified and experienced Mississippi attorney today if you or someone you know or love could benefit from a fresh start.
Mississippi Tractor Trailer Accident on I-59 Claims One Life
According to Mississippi Department of Transportation officials, one of the tractor trailers hit the foundation of an overhead highway sign causing it to fall across traffic. Also, one of the tractor trailers was loaded with power poles that were spilled across the interstate during the accident. [Read more…]
Mississippi Tractor Trailer Accident on I-59 Claims One Life
According to Mississippi Department of Transportation officials, one of the tractor trailers hit the foundation of an overhead highway sign causing it to fall across traffic. Also, one of the tractor trailers was loaded with power poles that were spilled across the interstate during the accident. [Read more…]
Mississippi Nursing Home Liability Bill Dies
Sid Slater discusses the issue in the DeSoto Times-Tribune last week, pointing out the legislation that would have required non-government nursing homes to carry the same $500,000 in liability coverage that government nursing homes carry passed the House Insurance Committee by unanimous vote only to die in the full House. [Read more…]
Horn Lake, MS Crime Down in 2010
Good news for residents of Horn Lake, MS – Overall crime was down in 2010 compared to the previous year. According to the numbers reported in a recent Desoto Times-Tribune article, the total number of arrests and reports in Horn Lake were both down in 2010, with several categories pertaining to stealing and assault posting double-digit decline rates. “In a down economy you would expect all of the categories to go up but that’s not the case,” said Horn Lake Police Chief Darryl Whaley. “I attribute a lot of it to good police work and I say that because I think our employees do a good job.”
The Horn Lake police department concentrated on several high concentration areas for theft, and it has apparently worked. Burglaries fell by 14 percent from 143 cases in 2009 to 123 in 2010, and grand larcenies fell by 17 percent from 226 cases in 2009 to 188 in 2010. Chief Whaley also contributes part of the decrease to improved involvement by citizens and extra police patrols. Overall, the Horn Lake police made 1,861 arrests in 2010, down from 1,986 arrests in 2009. Fewer reports were also filed in 2010, down from 3,937 in 2009 to 3,248 in 2010.
We are very encouraged by the reduction in crime during these challenging economic times, and would like to thank the Horn Lake MS police department for their efforts in protecting and serving our community. Unfortunately, there are still many cases where good people get caught in very difficult situations that result in being arrested for serious mistakes or very poor judgment. If you or someone you know needs help, it is important for you to contact a qualified and experienced Mississippi Criminal Defense attorney.
Deadly Mississippi Truck Accident in I-59 Construction Zone
Southaven, MS Overall Crime Down
Crime is down in Southaven, MS, and community residents helped in the effort. The Desoto Times-Tribune reports that community involvement was a big factor in the reduction of crime for 2010 despite the recessed economy. “Proactive citizens, I think, contribute directly to the numbers being down in the number of crimes and reports filed.” said Southaven Police Chief Tom Long. In fact, calls and services placed with the Southaven Police Department were up from 2009 by over 10,000 with 41,534 placed in 2010. Chief Long explains this increase has helped in the big reduction of theft crimes, with shoplifting, non-felony larceny and grand larceny all seeing significant decreases in 2010. “People are calling us about a lot more things and reporting more suspicious activity,” Long said.
Compared to the rest of the nation, Southaven stacked up pretty well, unlike neighboring Memphis, TN. The violent crime index is much lower in Southaven than elsewhere at only 1.08 (violent crimes per 1000 residents), compared to 4.29 nationally and a whopping 18.07 in Memphis. Southaven’s property crimes are still slightly higher than the national average at 36.51 (property crimes per 1000 residents) compared to the national index of 30.36 – but much better than Memphis’ 70.76 property crime rate.
We applaud the efforts of both the Southaven, MS residents and the Southaven Police Department for making the community a safer place to live in 2010, and it is our sincere hope that this trend will continue in the future. Unfortunately, there are still many cases where good people get caught in very difficult situations that result in being arrested from serious mistakes or very poor judgment, and innocent people being arrested mistakenly for crimes they did not commit. If you or someone you love has been involved in a crime, it is important for you to contact a qualified and experienced Mississippi Criminal Defense attorney. It is important to get help to protect your rights.
Southaven, MS Overall Crime Down
Crime is down in Southaven, MS, and community residents helped in the effort. The Desoto Times-Tribune reports that community involvement was a big factor in the reduction of crime for 2010 despite the recessed economy. “Proactive citizens, I think, contribute directly to the numbers being down in the number of crimes and reports filed.” said Southaven Police Chief Tom Long. In fact, calls and services placed with the Southaven Police Department were up from 2009 by over 10,000 with 41,534 placed in 2010. Chief Long explains this increase has helped in the big reduction of theft crimes, with shoplifting, non-felony larceny and grand larceny all seeing significant decreases in 2010. “People are calling us about a lot more things and reporting more suspicious activity,” Long said.
Compared to the rest of the nation, Southaven stacked up pretty well, unlike neighboring Memphis, TN. The violent crime index is much lower in Southaven than elsewhere at only 1.08 (violent crimes per 1000 residents), compared to 4.29 nationally and a whopping 18.07 in Memphis. Southaven’s property crimes are still slightly higher than the national average at 36.51 (property crimes per 1000 residents) compared to the national index of 30.36 – but much better than Memphis’ 70.76 property crime rate.
We applaud the efforts of both the Southaven, MS residents and the Southaven Police Department for making the community a safer place to live in 2010, and it is our sincere hope that this trend will continue in the future. Unfortunately, there are still many cases where good people get caught in very difficult situations that result in being arrested from serious mistakes or very poor judgment, and innocent people being arrested mistakenly for crimes they did not commit. If you or someone you love has been involved in a crime, it is important for you to contact a qualified and experienced Mississippi Criminal Defense attorney. It is important to get help to protect your rights.
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