Mississippi Criminal Defense Attorney

Defense for Misdemeanor & Felony Charges in Mississippi

A person who has been arrested for or charged with any criminal offense is at risk of facing serious penalties and an entirely changed life. If convicted, a defendant may face imprisonment, steep fines and the burden of dealing with a criminal record for the rest oftheir life. The record alone may negatively impact the defendant's career, employment, reputation and educational opportunities. At Miller & Miller, we understand just how much is at stake if you are facing criminal charges. We understand the important role that a Mississippi criminal defense attorney will play in helping you to face a bright future free from a criminal record.

Our law firm is committed to providing aggressive legal representation with a foundation in personalized client service. We offer experienced criminal defense counsel to clients throughout Mississippi from our offices in Jackson County, Harrison County and George County, and we offer a confidential consultation to discuss your unique case and what we can do to help. Our criminal defense representation includes all misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses, ranging from DUI or a first time drug possession charge all the way to murder. Whether you have been accused of or are currently under investigation for a drug crime, federal crime, theft crime, sex offense, white collar crime, weapons offense or probation violation, we are confident that a lawyer at our firm can provide you with the level of assistance you need.

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DUI

If you have been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and this is your first run in with the law, you will need to listen closely to the advice of a criminal defense attorney. Your future, financial standing and driving privileges are all at stake, and will need an aggressive defender of your rights. Click here to read more about DUI.

Drug Crimes

In the state of Mississippi, drug crimes are taken very seriously and hold grave consequences for any person who is found guilty by the court. If you have been charged with any drug crime, including possession, trafficking, distribution, cultivation or sales, do not wait to call a defense attorney. Click here to read more about drug crimes.

Drug Possession

The possession of any illegal narcotic, including marijuana, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, LSD, crack or methamphetamine, is against the law and will be heavily punished even for the first offense. Many of these drugs are highly addictive and can impair a person's abilities. Click here to read more about drug possession.

Federal Crimes

Federal crimes are those that are different from state crimes in that the crime committed was against a federal law. These types of offenses often include all forms of fraud, such as bank fraud, bankruptcy fraud, mortgage fraud, any drug crimes, cyber crimes, bribery and public corruption. Click here to read more about federal crimes.

Felonies

Felony offenses are classified as crimes that have penalties of over a year of imprisonment, among other consequences. These types of crimes are much harder to forget about; they will haunt you for a lifetime and appear on every background check and application. Click here to read more about felony crimes.

Forfeitures

What is forfeiture? When a person is arrested and released from jail on bail, and then arrested for another crime, they risk losing all of the bail that they have put up. You will need a skilled criminal defense attorney to help you if this is the case. Click here to continue reading more about forfeitures.

Manslaughter

Manslaughter is defined as the criminal act of killing another person without the aforethought of causing death to this specific person. While it is still a wrongful act to take the life of another, a person accused of manslaughter will not be considered as responsible as one who commits murder. Click here to read more about manslaughter.

Murder

As one of the most serious of all crimes, murder is the offense of premeditatedly killing another person. This offense is taken very seriously by prosecutors in the state of Mississippi, and an experienced and aggressive criminal lawyer will be required to refute the charges. Click here to read more about murder.

Misdemeanors

If you have been accused of a misdemeanor crime, and this is your first time being in trouble with the law, you will need to talk to an attorney immediately. While the offense you have been accused of may seem minor, the consequences of a conviction can and will haunt you for years to come. Click here to read more about misdemeanors.

Probation Violations

When a person is arrested and convicted of a crime, they are often put on probation in lieu of prison time or after their sentence has been served. If they are arrested while on probation or failed to check in with their probation officer, they may be sentenced another term due to a violation of the probation terms. Click here to read more about probation violations.

Sex Crimes

Sex crimes are among some of the most serious offenses in the state of Mississippi and throughout the rest of the country. A person accused of a sex-related crime, including rape, sexual assault, indecent exposure or child molestation, may face harsh consequences in the community even before they have reached a court date. Click here to read more about sex crimes.

Theft Crimes

Crimes relating to theft, such as shoplifting, are common offenses in the community. Unfortunately, even for a first offense a prosecutor will push for maximum penalties, including possible imprisonment, fines and restitution in hopes of "teaching a lesson" to the offender. Click here to read more about theft crimes.

Violent Crimes

If you have been accused of a violent crime, such as assault, manslaughter or murder, our legal team will be able to review your case and help you understand your rights. With cases such as this, the media will try to get involved and may cause serious repercussions for a defendant before a verdict is even reached. Click here to read more about violent crimes.

Weapons Offenses

Contrary to common belief, a person does not even have to use or fire their weapon to be convicted of a weapon offense. A weapon crime is simply one in which a person unlawfully possesses or uses a firearm, including owning a weapon while on probation. Click here to read more about weapon offenses.

White Collar Crimes

White collar crime is a broad term relating to all offenses relating to financial matters, and usually that of a business or corporation. It can include virtually any form of fraud or identity theft, and can range anywhere from bribery to embezzlement to a Ponzi scheme. Click here to read more about white collar crimes.

Youth Court Matters

Juvenile offenses are serious and should be handled with the utmost importance by a family. If your child has been charged with any crime, including DUI, drug possession or any other felony or misdemeanor crime, you will need to hire an attorney to protect their future. Click here to read more about youth court matters.

Criminal Defense Lawyer Serving Mississippi Defendants

In many situations, a defendant will feel that he or she has little to no chance of avoiding a conviction. Law enforcement or the prosecuting attorney may say they have evidence against the defendant and that his or her only opportunity is to accept a plea bargain. We cannot stress enough the importance of involving a criminal defense lawyer early in the process. With the proper resources and legal experience, an attorney can investigate every aspect of your case to determine the best approach to defending your rights to the fullest extent of the law - possibly rendering a plea bargain unnecessary.

Contact a Mississippi criminal defense attorney at our law firm today if you would like to learn more about our legal services.