A “habitual criminal law” is a law that enhances your potential sentence and imposes greater penalties if you have a previous criminal record at the time you are sentenced. These laws are known as “three strikes” laws, and they are the darlings of the “please re-elect me because I’m tough on crime” crowd. When you come to [...]
Read MoreMississippi’s Habitual Offender Laws
A habitual offender is a legal status given to a repeat offender, usually after the commission and conviction of a certain number of felonies.
If you are classified as a habitual offender, increased penalties apply to subsequent crimes committed. This leads to more severe sentencing, and more opportunities for a skilled Mississippi criminal defense lawyer to help you. It is a serious issue for you to consider, and Clarence has dealt with it numerous times. Read the posts below, and if you need help with a Mississippi habitual offender issue give us a call.
