http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2009/11/01/felony-and-misdemeanor-in-mississippi/ Commentary, News, and Tips about Criminal Law in Mississippi Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:40:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2009/11/01/felony-and-misdemeanor-in-mississippi/comment-page-1/#comment-4499 Officer Fails to Show for Court in Mississippi Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:57:35 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=572#comment-4499 [...] happens every now and then in misdemeanor cases; not so much in felonies.  Officers fail to show for any number of issues, including [...] [...] happens every now and then in misdemeanor cases; not so much in felonies.  Officers fail to show for any number of issues, including [...]

]]> http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2009/11/01/felony-and-misdemeanor-in-mississippi/comment-page-1/#comment-4008 Destruction, Tagging of Road Signs | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:07:34 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=572#comment-4008 [...] kidding aside, Section 97-15-1 of the Mississippi Code Annotated makes such actions a misdemeanor crime in the state of Mississippi.  The statute reads: (1) Any person who shall willfully destroy, [...] [...] kidding aside, Section 97-15-1 of the Mississippi Code Annotated makes such actions a misdemeanor crime in the state of Mississippi.  The statute reads: (1) Any person who shall willfully destroy, [...]

]]> http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2009/11/01/felony-and-misdemeanor-in-mississippi/comment-page-1/#comment-3916 Ticket Scalping in Mississippi | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog Mon, 11 Oct 2010 22:30:52 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=572#comment-3916 [...] 97-23-97 of the Mississippi Code Annotated makes it a misdemeanor to sell an admission ticket to “any athletic contest of any college or university of the [...] [...] 97-23-97 of the Mississippi Code Annotated makes it a misdemeanor to sell an admission ticket to “any athletic contest of any college or university of the [...]

]]> http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2009/11/01/felony-and-misdemeanor-in-mississippi/comment-page-1/#comment-3833 Mississippi Crime of Identity Theft | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:51:50 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=572#comment-3833 [...] the violation involves an amount of less than $250.00 dollars, it is considered a misdemeanor, and is punishable by imprisonment for not more than six months, and a fine of not more than [...] [...] the violation involves an amount of less than $250.00 dollars, it is considered a misdemeanor, and is punishable by imprisonment for not more than six months, and a fine of not more than [...]

]]> 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 [...]

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