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What is considered ‘contraband’ in Mississippi prisons?
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 facility and you’ve been offered a lot…
If you face charges in college, defend yourself to protect your future
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. You had a drink…
Just how fair is a Breathalyzer test?
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) of .05%, you were shocked. You didn’t…
Will a crime get you expelled from college?
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 your freshman year,…
Is your college kid at risk of drowsy driving?
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 students, the college experience includes hundreds of late nights studying,…
Don’t make the mistake of committing a prescription drug crime
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 as Vicodin, which they thought could help you…