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Charged with DUI in Mississippi?
Being charged with a DUl can be a challenging experience, full of confusing and sometimes conflicting rumors, procedures, and advice. That’s why the attorneys from the acclaimed Eichelberger Law Firm created DUI.MS – to help people facing DUl charges understand the process and their rights.
Step 1 – Before the Stop
In this section, learn what it means to be “under the influence” according to Mississippi law, and what “driving” can mean.
Step 2 – First Contact with Law Enforcement
In this section, we discuss what law enforcement officers are taught about how to recognize someone who might be driving while under the influence of alcohol or other substance.
Step 3 – The Tests
Learn about the various tests law enforcement officers use to determine whether or not a driver is under the influence, including standardized field sobriety tests and breath samples.
Step 4 – The Arrest
What happens if you are arrested for DUl in Mississippi? Find out what happens after a law enforcement officer decides to charge you with driving under the influence.
Step 5 – Court Appearances and Defenses to DUI
What is an initial appearance? Is it like a trial? What are possible defenses to DUl charges? Do I have to make up my mind about pleading guilty before I go to court? Get information to help you understand the court process in this section.
Step 6 – Potential Penalties and Life After Court
What are the potential penalties for DUl under Mississippi law? Are there different types of DUl in Mississippi, and do they carry different penalties? What happens if I’m found guilty? What is a nonadjudication? Find out the answers in this section.