When an officer is on patrol, he may have as part of his assignment to be on the lookout for drunk or otherwise impaired drivers. Normally, officers who are given this task have been specially trained in DUI enforcement through the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy (MLEOTA) in Pearl. If they were not trained at…… Continue reading Big Brother’s watching – What law enforcement officers are looking for when they are watching you drive
Category: Before the Stop
In this section, learn what it means to be “under the influence” according to Mississippi law, and what “driving” can mean.
Explaining Mississippi’s DUI statute
Drivers have basic legal obligations concerning sobriety on Mississippi roadways. Section 63-11-30 of the Mississippi Code is the statute that governs operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other substance. The first subsection of 63-11-30 lays out exactly what a person can’t do, and we’ll spend time on that in this post.…… Continue reading Explaining Mississippi’s DUI statute
Why You Might Feel “Sober” But Still Be Over the Limit: Understanding the Mellanby Effect
Here’s the scenario: You’ve had a few drinks, waited a bit, and now you feel okay to drive. You’re alert, steady, and confident. Then you see blue lights in your rearview mirror—and your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) still reads over the legal limit. What gives? This isn’t just a matter of bad luck or faulty…… Continue reading Why You Might Feel “Sober” But Still Be Over the Limit: Understanding the Mellanby Effect