http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2009/11/01/felony-and-misdemeanor-in-mississippi/ Commentary, News, and Tips about Criminal Law in Mississippi Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:11:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2009/11/01/felony-and-misdemeanor-in-mississippi/comment-page-1/#comment-3711 Number of Jurors on a Criminal Trial in Mississippi | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:38:35 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=572#comment-3711 [...] Las Vegas, 489 U.S. 538, 542-43, 109 S.Ct. 1289, 103 L.Ed.2d 550 (1989)).  Mississippi defines a misdemeanor as  “a criminal offense punishable by a maximum possible sentence of confinement for one year [...] [...] Las Vegas, 489 U.S. 538, 542-43, 109 S.Ct. 1289, 103 L.Ed.2d 550 (1989)).  Mississippi defines a misdemeanor as  “a criminal offense punishable by a maximum possible sentence of confinement for one year [...]

]]> http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2009/11/01/felony-and-misdemeanor-in-mississippi/comment-page-1/#comment-3595 Federal Intellectual Property Theft | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:10:11 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=572#comment-3595 [...] work with a total retail value of $2500.00 within a 180-day period, you have committed a felony under 17 U.S.C. § 506 and 18 U.S.C. § 2319, and if convicted you face up to three years in [...] [...] work with a total retail value of $2500.00 within a 180-day period, you have committed a felony under 17 U.S.C. § 506 and 18 U.S.C. § 2319, and if convicted you face up to three years in [...]

]]> http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2009/11/01/felony-and-misdemeanor-in-mississippi/comment-page-1/#comment-3498 Mississippi Dog Fighting Laws | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog Tue, 18 May 2010 02:17:17 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=572#comment-3498 [...] activities constitute a felony in Mississippi, and the penalties are a fine of not less than $1000.oo nor more than $5000.00, or [...] [...] activities constitute a felony in Mississippi, and the penalties are a fine of not less than $1000.oo nor more than $5000.00, or [...]

]]> http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2009/11/01/felony-and-misdemeanor-in-mississippi/comment-page-1/#comment-3462 Looting Laws in Mississippi | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog Sun, 16 May 2010 03:37:02 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=572#comment-3462 [...] of this, the punishment for looting is more severe than ordinary theft crimes.  Looting is a felony offense in Mississippi, and can be punished by imprisonment in the penitentiary for a period not to [...] [...] of this, the punishment for looting is more severe than ordinary theft crimes.  Looting is a felony offense in Mississippi, and can be punished by imprisonment in the penitentiary for a period not to [...]

]]> http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2009/11/01/felony-and-misdemeanor-in-mississippi/comment-page-1/#comment-3459 Mississippi Crime of Causing Harm Through Facebook and Email | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog Sun, 16 May 2010 00:04:30 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=572#comment-3459 [...] messages on the internet (Facebook, MySpace, listservs, message boards, chat sites, etc.) is a felony in Mississippi, punishable by imprisonment for not more than five (5) years or a fine of not more [...] [...] messages on the internet (Facebook, MySpace, listservs, message boards, chat sites, etc.) is a felony in Mississippi, punishable by imprisonment for not more than five (5) years or a fine of not more [...]

]]> http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2009/11/01/felony-and-misdemeanor-in-mississippi/comment-page-1/#comment-3206 Mississippi Hate Crime Laws | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:07:29 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=572#comment-3206 [...] “hate crime,” by definition, in Mississippi.  Instead, Mississippi treats all crimes, felonies or misdemeanors, as ”hate crimes,” if the prosecution can prove that the crime was committed [...] [...] “hate crime,” by definition, in Mississippi.  Instead, Mississippi treats all crimes, felonies or misdemeanors, as ”hate crimes,” if the prosecution can prove that the crime was committed [...]

]]> http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2009/11/01/felony-and-misdemeanor-in-mississippi/comment-page-1/#comment-2907 Resisting Arrest in Mississippi | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog Tue, 13 Apr 2010 05:08:35 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=572#comment-2907 [...] by any state, local or federal law enforcement officer . . . .”  Resisting arrest is a misdemeanor crime in Mississippi, and can be punished by a fine of up to $500.00 and imprisonment of up to six [...] [...] by any state, local or federal law enforcement officer . . . .”  Resisting arrest is a misdemeanor crime in Mississippi, and can be punished by a fine of up to $500.00 and imprisonment of up to six [...]

]]> http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2009/11/01/felony-and-misdemeanor-in-mississippi/comment-page-1/#comment-1529 Burglary in Mississippi | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:06:46 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=572#comment-1529 [...] but it could be arson, vandalism, or assault against another person), or if the crime is or was a felony or misdemeanor, still [...] [...] but it could be arson, vandalism, or assault against another person), or if the crime is or was a felony or misdemeanor, still [...]

]]> http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2009/11/01/felony-and-misdemeanor-in-mississippi/comment-page-1/#comment-1353 Mississippi Crime of Cyberstalking | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:47:27 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=572#comment-1353 [...] is a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than two years or a fine of not more than Five Thousand [...] [...] is a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than two years or a fine of not more than Five Thousand [...]

]]> http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2009/11/01/felony-and-misdemeanor-in-mississippi/comment-page-1/#comment-1208 Mississippi Crime of the Week - Impersonating a Police Officer (Or Other Public Officer) | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:50:57 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=572#comment-1208 [...] of these crimes are misdemeanors, with punishments ranging from a small fine, to imprisonment for up to one [...] [...] of these crimes are misdemeanors, with punishments ranging from a small fine, to imprisonment for up to one [...]

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