Mississippi DUI Laws

Mississippi’s Drunk Driving Laws and Penalties

Mississippi law defines “under the influence” as a state of intoxication sufficient to lessen a person’s “normal ability for clarity and control.” If you get a DUI in Mississippi, you may be facing fines, jail time, and license suspension, depending on the circumstances

Mississippi First-Offense DUI

A conviction for a first DUI offense in Mississippi results in both criminal (fines, jail time) and administrative penalties (license suspension).

What Is a Felony DUI/OUI in Mississippi?

In Mississippi, you can be charged with a felony DUI/OUI if you have too many prior convictions or cause serious injuries or the death of another person

Mississippi’s Implied Consent Laws and Refusing Alcohol Testing

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?