Comments for Mississippi Criminal Defense Lawyer http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com Commentary, News, and Tips about Criminal Law in Mississippi Fri, 18 May 2012 13:11:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on What is the statute of limitations for most crimes in Mississippi? by Clarence T. "Gup" Guthrie III http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2010/01/20/mississippi-criminal-statute-of-limitations-for-most-crimes-in-mississippi/comment-page-1/#comment-5291 Clarence T. "Gup" Guthrie III Fri, 18 May 2012 13:11:17 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=721#comment-5291 Thank you for your question. If you would like to schedule an appointment to come see me about it please give us a call. Thank you for your question. If you would like to schedule an appointment to come see me about it please give us a call.

]]> Comment on See you later, Alligator (in five days to be exact) by Clarence T. "Gup" Guthrie III http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2011/07/11/mississippi-alligator-hunting-laws/comment-page-1/#comment-5290 Clarence T. "Gup" Guthrie III Fri, 18 May 2012 13:10:23 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=1836#comment-5290 Thank you for your question. If you would like to schedule an appointment to come see me about it please give us a call. Thank you for your question. If you would like to schedule an appointment to come see me about it please give us a call.

]]> Comment on See you later, Alligator (in five days to be exact) by Jeremy Wilke http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2011/07/11/mississippi-alligator-hunting-laws/comment-page-1/#comment-5288 Jeremy Wilke Wed, 16 May 2012 20:19:38 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=1836#comment-5288 Can I kill a gator on/near my shore if my pet dog is in harms way? Can I kill a gator on/near my shore if my pet dog is in harms way?

]]> Comment on What is the statute of limitations for most crimes in Mississippi? by angie http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2010/01/20/mississippi-criminal-statute-of-limitations-for-most-crimes-in-mississippi/comment-page-1/#comment-5287 angie Wed, 16 May 2012 15:57:20 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=721#comment-5287 Is there a statute of limitations for warrants issued from missing court for a no insurance ticket? Is there a statute of limitations for warrants issued from missing court for a no insurance ticket?

]]> Comment on Mississippi Outlaws Spice by Clarence T. "Gup" Guthrie III http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2010/09/14/mississippi-outlaws-spice-synthetic-marijuana/comment-page-1/#comment-5278 Clarence T. "Gup" Guthrie III Tue, 01 May 2012 16:36:24 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=1313#comment-5278 Ms. Sunday: Thank you for your comment. I apologize that you mistakenly read something into my comments above that made you think that I believe that law enforcement does not serve an important function. It does. Very respectfully, Ms. Sunday:

Thank you for your comment. I apologize that you mistakenly read something into my comments above that made you think that I believe that law enforcement does not serve an important function. It does.

Very respectfully,

]]> Comment on Mississippi Outlaws Spice by cathy sunday http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2010/09/14/mississippi-outlaws-spice-synthetic-marijuana/comment-page-1/#comment-5276 cathy sunday Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:53:17 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=1313#comment-5276 First of all, I'd like to point out to anyone saying that they didn't know it was illegal that the new law was very well advertised. Also, they can be very sure that the person who sold it to them knew it was illegal. AND, when you buy something advertised as potpourri, but you know you're supposed to smoke it - well, that's got to send up a few red flags right there. Secondly, anyone charged with this felony can be grateful they were caught and charged rather than becoming one of the many people hospitalized after smoking it. It's dangerous. You can call it a marijuana substitute all day long, but the fact of the matter is that it is FAR more dangerous than marijuana. The synthetic cannabinoids are too concentrated; it can cause illness and violent seisures. Also, as an attorney, you MUST realize that most officers are far too busy too bother inventing excuses to persecute poor innocent law abiding citizens. I don't know ANY officer who sits around thinking,"You know, I could spend my day off fishing, but I'd much rather pass the time in court testifying in some silly trumped up case." I realize that you, as an attorney, serve an important function. I just resent it when you make it sound like officers don't. First of all, I’d like to point out to anyone saying that they didn’t know it was illegal that the new law was very well advertised. Also, they can be very sure that the person who sold it to them knew it was illegal. AND, when you buy something advertised as potpourri, but you know you’re supposed to smoke it – well, that’s got to send up a few red flags right there.

Secondly, anyone charged with this felony can be grateful they were caught and charged rather than becoming one of the many people hospitalized after smoking it. It’s dangerous. You can call it a marijuana substitute all day long, but the fact of the matter is that it is FAR more dangerous than marijuana. The synthetic cannabinoids are too concentrated; it can cause illness and violent seisures. Also, as an attorney, you MUST realize that most officers are far too busy too bother inventing excuses to persecute poor innocent law abiding citizens. I don’t know ANY officer who sits around thinking,”You know, I could spend my day off fishing, but I’d much rather pass the time in court testifying in some silly trumped up case.”

I realize that you, as an attorney, serve an important function. I just resent it when you make it sound like officers don’t.

]]> Comment on If I am being investigated by the feds, or I am being charged with a federal crime, do I need a “federal” criminal defense lawyer? by 2010 Federal CJA Panel Training was a Success | The Guthrie Firm http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2010/01/23/mississippi-federal-criminal-lawyer/comment-page-1/#comment-5270 2010 Federal CJA Panel Training was a Success | The Guthrie Firm Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:51:50 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=753#comment-5270 [...] knowledge of, the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of  Evidence, and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.  And they must attend additional training specific to federal criminal [...] [...] knowledge of, the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of  Evidence, and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.  And they must attend additional training specific to federal criminal [...]

]]> Comment on What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor in Mississippi? by Mississippi Crime of the Week – Destruction of Signs, Posts, or Boards | The Guthrie Firm http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2009/11/01/felony-and-misdemeanor-in-mississippi/comment-page-1/#comment-5269 Mississippi Crime of the Week – Destruction of Signs, Posts, or Boards | The Guthrie Firm Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:50:29 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=572#comment-5269 [...] 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, [...]

]]> Comment on Mississippi Crime of the Week – Burglary by What is the “merger” doctrine, and does it apply in Mississippi? | The Guthrie Firm http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2010/01/25/mississippi-crime-of-burglary/comment-page-1/#comment-5268 What is the “merger” doctrine, and does it apply in Mississippi? | The Guthrie Firm Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:49:15 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=780#comment-5268 [...] context.  Someone broke into a home with the intent to kill a person (that would fit the crime of burglary, which is the breaking and entering of a dwelling house (where someone lives) with the intent to [...] [...] context.  Someone broke into a home with the intent to kill a person (that would fit the crime of burglary, which is the breaking and entering of a dwelling house (where someone lives) with the intent to [...]

]]> Comment on Can I have the record of my Mississippi DUI conviction expunged? by Clarence Guthrie Appears on WLBT’s Law Call to Discuss DUI in Mississippi | The Guthrie Firm http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2009/11/04/mississippi-dui-expungement/comment-page-1/#comment-5267 Clarence Guthrie Appears on WLBT’s Law Call to Discuss DUI in Mississippi | The Guthrie Firm Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:48:13 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=565#comment-5267 [...] Can you expunge a DUI in Mississippi (if you got it when you were over 21 you can’t) [...] [...] Can you expunge a DUI in Mississippi (if you got it when you were over 21 you can’t) [...]

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