Comments for Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com 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 Comment on What is the time limit for filing an appeal in a criminal case in Mississippi? by Deciding Whether to Appeal a Mississippi Criminal Conviction | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2010/04/14/time-limit-for-filing-a-mississippi-criminal-appeal/comment-page-1/#comment-3760 Deciding Whether to Appeal a Mississippi Criminal Conviction | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:11:09 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=813#comment-3760 [...] Posted July 13, 2010 at 22:42 If you try your case, and lose it, you absolutely should appeal.  If there were enough issues that forced you to try the case, then there are more than likely going to be issues to be raised on your behalf in an appeal.  You may not have the same lawyer represent you on your appeal that you had represent you during your trial, but MAKE SURE that your trial lawyer files a Notice of Appeal promptly after your trial if you get a result you are not pleased with.  I discussed the strict deadlines for filing a criminal appeal in Mississippi here. [...] [...] Posted July 13, 2010 at 22:42 If you try your case, and lose it, you absolutely should appeal.  If there were enough issues that forced you to try the case, then there are more than likely going to be issues to be raised on your behalf in an appeal.  You may not have the same lawyer represent you on your appeal that you had represent you during your trial, but MAKE SURE that your trial lawyer files a Notice of Appeal promptly after your trial if you get a result you are not pleased with.  I discussed the strict deadlines for filing a criminal appeal in Mississippi here. [...]

]]> Comment on The Guthrie Firm, PLLC Announces Strategic Partnership with TCS Risk Management Group by Prosecutor Must Turn Over Helpful Evidence in Mississippi | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2010/02/11/mississippi-criminal-defense-investigations/comment-page-1/#comment-3759 Prosecutor Must Turn Over Helpful Evidence in Mississippi | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:21:37 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=794#comment-3759 [...] not required to run down every questionable lead, or to help you with your case.  I mentioned here that my firm is partnered with a statewide investigation firm, and depending on the individual [...] [...] not required to run down every questionable lead, or to help you with your case.  I mentioned here that my firm is partnered with a statewide investigation firm, and depending on the individual [...]

]]> Comment on Mississippi Crime of the Week – Home Repair Fraud by Pat http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2010/07/01/mississippi-home-repair-fraud/comment-page-1/#comment-3757 Pat Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:08:55 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=1071#comment-3757 This home repair fraud should include "title defects" where fake titles are created by attorneys in trust transfers so that later fees for "correcting title defects" are money laundered through estates as estate expenses that qualify for tax deduction on Estate and Inheritance tax returns. It should also include schemes through estate agents who freely give "repair concessions" to potential buyers to reduce the price of the real estate they are selling as part of the estate. This would not harm the public if applied to personal property auctioneer appraisers eithers to whom estate property is consigned, controlled, and proceeds returned to corporate estate trustees. This home repair fraud should include “title defects” where fake titles are created by attorneys in trust transfers so that later fees for “correcting title defects” are money laundered through estates as estate expenses that qualify for tax deduction on Estate and Inheritance tax returns.

It should also include schemes through estate agents who freely give “repair concessions” to potential buyers to reduce the price of the real estate they are selling as part of the estate.

This would not harm the public if applied to personal property auctioneer appraisers eithers to whom estate property is consigned, controlled, and proceeds returned to corporate estate trustees.

]]> Comment on Mississippi White Collar Crime is on the Rise by Federal Offense of Money Laundering | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2009/10/13/mississippi-white-collar-crime/comment-page-1/#comment-3735 Federal Offense of Money Laundering | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:57:16 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=431#comment-3735 [...] related to drug crimes, frequently money laudering is used in business related schemes and white collar crime.  For example, money laundering charges may be associated with illegal funds obtained through [...] [...] related to drug crimes, frequently money laudering is used in business related schemes and white collar crime.  For example, money laundering charges may be associated with illegal funds obtained through [...]

]]> Comment on Mississippi White Collar Crime is on the Rise by Mississippi White Collar Crime | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2009/10/13/mississippi-white-collar-crime/comment-page-1/#comment-3729 Mississippi White Collar Crime | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:05:41 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=431#comment-3729 [...] that usually involve cheating someone out of something.  I’ve covered it previously here.  The main deference between ”white-collar” crimes, like tax evasion, mortgage fraud, [...] [...] that usually involve cheating someone out of something.  I’ve covered it previously here.  The main deference between ”white-collar” crimes, like tax evasion, mortgage fraud, [...]

]]> Comment on Does Mississippi have a Boot Camp program? by Nonadjudication Law in Mississippi | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2010/07/08/mississippi-boot-camp-program/comment-page-1/#comment-3722 Nonadjudication Law in Mississippi | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:52:14 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=1176#comment-3722 [...] in the Regimented Inmate Discipline Program (the Boot Camp [...] [...] in the Regimented Inmate Discipline Program (the Boot Camp [...]

]]> Comment on What is Nonadjudication? by Mississippi's Boot Camp Program | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2010/07/07/mississippi-criminal-nonadjudication/comment-page-1/#comment-3720 Mississippi's Boot Camp Program | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:32:07 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=1164#comment-3720 [...] Yes, Mississippi has a “boot camp” program.  It is called the Regimented Inmate Discipline Program, and it is available as a sentencing alternative in certain criminal cases.  The “RID” program is operated by the Mississippi Department of Corrections, who describes it as ”an intensive paramilitary program designed to rehabilitate offenders in a short period of time.”  It is possible for a circuit or county court judge to sentence you straight to the RID program, or make it a condition of your nonadjudication. [...] [...] Yes, Mississippi has a “boot camp” program.  It is called the Regimented Inmate Discipline Program, and it is available as a sentencing alternative in certain criminal cases.  The “RID” program is operated by the Mississippi Department of Corrections, who describes it as ”an intensive paramilitary program designed to rehabilitate offenders in a short period of time.”  It is possible for a circuit or county court judge to sentence you straight to the RID program, or make it a condition of your nonadjudication. [...]

]]> Comment on What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor in Mississippi? by Number of Jurors on a Criminal Trial in Mississippi | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog 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 [...]

]]> 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 Federal Sentencing Safety Valve | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2010/01/23/mississippi-federal-criminal-lawyer/comment-page-1/#comment-3694 Federal Sentencing Safety Valve | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:26:23 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=753#comment-3694 [...] – is full of pitfalls and traps, and it is important that your lawyer be experienced in federal criminal defense and prepared to advise you before you commit to a [...] [...] – is full of pitfalls and traps, and it is important that your lawyer be experienced in federal criminal defense and prepared to advise you before you commit to a [...]

]]> Comment on Federal Criminal Defense in Mississippi by Federal Sentencing Safety Valve | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/2009/07/25/federal-criminal-defense-in-mississippi/comment-page-1/#comment-3693 Federal Sentencing Safety Valve | Mississippi Criminal Defense Blog Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:22:38 +0000 http://mississippicriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=135#comment-3693 [...] you are convicted of a crime in federal court, many times there is a mandatory minimum sentence involved.  The court must give you at least [...] [...] you are convicted of a crime in federal court, many times there is a mandatory minimum sentence involved.  The court must give you at least [...]

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