Mississippi DUI Defense Help

If you face a Mississippi DUI arrest, you are probably worried about going to jail, losing your drivers' license, and having to have an ignition interlock device on your vehicle, your family, your record and your financial security. If you are like most people you are probably overwhelmed by how complicated Mississippi DUI law and process really is.

At The Law Offices of Vic Carmody, or goal in every Mississippi DUI case is simple: do what is in your best interest. We strive to exceed your expectations.

Once you read this website and call our office to schedule a free initial consultation, I am confident that you will be in a better position because you will know more, have a clear direction about your case, and you will be able to rest easier knowing that you are doing everything possible to protect yourself.

I look forward to talking with you.

Victor W. Carmody, Jr.

An experienced Mississippi DUI Lawyer can make a huge difference for you

When it comes to credentials and experience, nobody in the state has a more impressive background than Vic Carmody. He is the only Mississippi DUI lawyer to have earned certification by the National College for DUI Defense. He is the only lawyer in the state who owns an Intoxilyzer 8000 breath test machine and has a valid permit to operate it. He is former Dean of the College and a frequent lecturer at the Harvard Law School Summer Session.

Vic is a former police officer, so he knows both sides of your case, and can therefore anticipate and react appropriately to anything the State throws at you.

Vic is the author of three major legal publications about drunk driving defense, and he is consulted by attorneys throughout the country for help and guidance with difficult DUI cases, and ones involving complex scientific and chemical evidence issues.

With over 30 years of law practice experience and a background tailor made for successful DUI defense representation, Vic is a natural choice for anybody serious about getting the best possible result in their Mississippi DUI case.

Schedule your appointment with Vic Carmody by calling one of the numbers on the left of your screen or by filling out the consultation request form.

Mississippi DUI Penalties: The punishments for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Colorado are harsh, but the right attorney can make all the difference between having to do jail time or not, or between a long and a short sentence.

In additional to possible incarceration, there are heavy fines, alcohol classes, license consequences and other serious consequences that a lawyer will protect you from and help you minimize and negotiate. There are also many "collateral consequences" that stem from a MS DUI charge that an attorney can help you avoid or prepare for. These include issues like immigration and travel restrictions, insurance struggles, professional license and occupation limitations and procedural hoops to jump through and much more.

There is too much at stake in any Mississippi drunk driving case. You need the help of a seasoned professional to make sure that you come out of this okay.

Mississippi DUI Law: In the state of Mississippi, it is against the law to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or other controlled substances if it impairs your ability to safely operate the vehicle.

The legal limit for adults in Mississippi is 0.08 percent alcohol content, which can be measured by chemical testing of your breath, blood or urine. If you are at or above the legal limit and the state can show that the test is accurate, the law presumes that you were impaired. For adults driving a commercial vehicle, the legal limit is 0.04 percent, and for people under the age of 21, the legal limit is 0.02 percent.

Mississippi DUI law is a complex web of statutes, administrative codes and judge-made case law. While this website gives an overview of what to expect and is meant to help you get started towards to best result in your case, there is no substitution for the advice of an experienced Mississippi DUI lawyer.

Warning: Don't go to court without an experienced attorney who concentrates on Mississippi DUI defense

Mississippi DUI Process: Navigating the criminal court process can be daunting in any case, but is especially so in DUI cases. This is because, due to the high volume of charges that the courts and prosecutors must process, and due to the fact that a Mississippi drunk driving charge is truly the "every-man's" charge, prosecutors and judges may see your case as "routine" and less than serious unless you have a strong voice in the courtroom pointing out that this event and its outcome will have a lasting impact on your life and the lives of those you care about.

In addition to the criminal court process which will determine your guilt or innocence, as well as your sentence and terms of probation, you will also need to navigate the civil license and driving aspects of your MS DUI case. That means dealing with an even more crowded system: The Mississippi DMV. You deserve a lawyer who regularly handles Mississippi DUI license suspension hearings and issues, and who knows how to navigate the DMV and court systems for you. This should include a working understanding of Mississippi Ignition Interlock Device Law and process.

The Mississippi DUI case against you may not be as strong as it seems

Were you given a chemical test for drugs or alcohol? Mississippi DUI chemical testing is not foolproof. There may be holes in the science and in the police procedure. A good Mississippi DUI lawyer will be on top of all of the latest issues that might benefit your case. If you are not represented, or if you choose the wrong lawyer, you may never learn about scandals within police departments, evidence contamination issues, breath machine failures, missing, disciplined, injured or retired police officers, and many other things that could literally make the difference between your conviction and acquittal or dismissal.

How a Mississippi DUI lawyer can help

If you are not a lawyer well versed in Mississippi DUI law, criminal procedure, alcohol forensics and courtroom advocacy, it should be apparent to you that you should look into getting professional help. A good Mississippi DUI lawyer can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. The best way to find out what a lawyer can do for you is to contact that lawyer to schedule a free initial consultation. That first meeting will establish whether you and that lawyer are a good match for the very real partnership that is necessary to successfully navigate and defend your Mississippi DUI case.

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