The police certainly do not bust all college parties, but it is something that happens with a fair amount of frequency. They show up at an off-campus apartment, for instance, and underage students run in all directions, afraid of getting charges for being a minor in...

When you think of credit card fraud, your mind probably goes to situations where unknown scammers “skim” someone’s card or get their number some other way and go on a spending spree. Maybe you think about situations where a home care worker lifts their elderly...

It is safe to say that most Mississippi residents are not prepared to handle criminal charges very well. For many, this is the first time they have ever been on the “wrong side” of the law. However, the things you do in the immediate aftermath of an arrest can make...

Your best friend, boyfriend, brother or spouse ended up in prison -- and you just want to slip them something to make their time a little more comfortable. You’re thinking about passing them a few pain pills on your next visit. Maybe you’re working in a correctional...

When you decided to go to college, you were excited. You had a full ride thanks to working hard in baseball. Today, you’re one of the top players on the team, and everything is going well for you. Unfortunately, you went out with friends who drank and caused a crash....

When you were stopped by a police officer, you assumed it was for speeding. Moments later, though, he asked if you’d been drinking. You said you hadn’t, but the officer asked for a breath sample anyway. When the test came back with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC)...

You spent all of high school working hard to get into your dream college. You studied. You kept your grades up. You aced your tests. And, in the end, you got a spot. You were thrilled and you knew it would change your future forever.  Then you made one mistake during...

Every Mississippi parent dreads the thought of their beloved children being involved in a car wreck. After your kid drives off to college, they’re responsible for making many choices on their own without you around to give them help, advice and caution. For many...

You love being at college. It’s a great experience, and you’ve met a lot of wonderful people. Recently, a fellow student asked you if you wanted to buy some of their medications while you were out at a restaurant together. They had prescription hydrocodone, also known...

It's night-time, you're driving home, and out of nowhere, blue lights appear in your rear-view mirror. It's easy for fear to seep into your vehicle, but know that regardless of the reason you are being pulled over, as a Mississippian and American citizen, you still...