Under the law, people who violated Jackson, Mississippi’s coronavirus quarantine could face criminal charges, a fine, and even a prison sentence. According to the Sun Herald, individuals who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 are being asked to isolate and remain at home. Violation of the quarantine order can result in fines or time in jail. The Continue Reading
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Jackson, Mississippi Laws Regarding Refused Visitation and Custody Rights
If you have a parenting plan in place in Jackson, Mississippi, both parents will be expected to comply with the plan. The custodial parent has particular responsibility in making sure that visitation rights are honored. But what can you do as a custodial parent if the non-custodial parent is a “no show” to visitation times? And what can you do if Continue Reading
Jackson, Mississippi Criminal Defense and COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has affected all areas of life and this includes criminal defense. We have written in the past about how COVID-19 has resulted in the release of thousands of inmates across the nation to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the nation’s jails. If your loved one is in jail and you have questions about whether he or she may Continue Reading
Jackson, Mississippi Co-Parenting During a Pandemic
Co-parenting and creating a parenting plan in the best of times can be challenging enough, but the COVID-19 pandemic has changed life so drastically for so many that some co-parents have had to revise or reassess their parenting plans. Some co-parents have found themselves facing brutal disagreement about everything from social distancing to Continue Reading
Were You Arrested in a Protest in Jackson, Mississippi?
In support of Black Lives Matter and in protest of the murder of George Floyd by the police, protestors across the nation have taken to the streets to speak out against police brutality, civil rights violations, and racism. In response to the protests, there have been reports of police violence against protestors, curfews being put in place that Continue Reading
Divorce and Your Privacy Concerns in Jackson, Mississippi
If you are filing for divorce in Jackson, Mississippi, it is important to understand how the process can impact your privacy. If you take your divorce case to court, your divorce case will be on the public record. This means that anyone searching public records will likely be able to see what was said during your trial. This further means that if Continue Reading
