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Mississippi DUI Laws, Penalties & Fines
The State of Mississippi prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with a .08 percentage or above blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The .08 limit is the standard measurement for...
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First Offense DUI in Mississippi
A conviction for a first DUI offense in Mississippi results in both criminal (fines, jail time) and administrative penalties (license suspension). Keep in mind that penalties may be more severe for commercial drivers, juveniles and underage drivers (in violation of zero tolerance laws) or for incidents involving property damage or bodily injury.
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DUI Checkpoints in Mississippi
Sobriety checkpoints are permitted in Mississippi (although Mississippi courts have not ruled directly on their legality, they have permitted police to stop those who evade a roadblock; see 506 So.2d 254 (1987)).
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Mississippi DUI: Refusal to Take a Blood, Breath or Urine Test
In Mississippi, if you get pulled over for a DUI (driving under the influence) and the officer asks you to take a blood, breath, or urine test, do you have to take one? What happens if you refuse?