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