Entrapment occurs when law enforcement induces or encourages you to commit a crime that you would not normally have been “predisposed” to commit. In other words, they unethically “lead” you to do it. Mississippi recognizes entrapment as a complete defense to a crime, if certain conditions are met. Entrapment has two elements: government inducement of [...]
Read MoreCommon Criminal Defenses in Mississippi
These posts will discuss common defenses to criminal charges recognized under Mississippi law. These defenses are only a small sample of what may be available in your case.
Yes. This is called an “alibi defense.” Although an “alibi defense” is sometimes referred to as an affirmative defense, it is really just a denial that you committed the crime. But Mississippi courts have said that it must be more than just a simple denial. In order for it to be considered an alibi, the [...]
Read MorePost Traumatic Stress Disorder is a viable legal defense that should be examined in the case of any military active duty servicemember or veteran who has returned home and committed a crime. “PTSD” is the given name for a variety of symptoms that follow combat veterans long after the event that triggered them. Some of these symptoms include: [...]
Read MoreThis is called a “diminished capacity” defense. The argument is that you admit you broke the law, but your actions should be excused because your mental functions were impaired so much you didn’t know what you were doing was wrong (“I was so stoned I don’t remember last Wednesday, much less the Taco Bell I robbed and the [...]
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