Practical guidance and legal updates from the attorneys at Lowrey, Fortner, & Miri P.A.
← Back to HomepageSB 2001 adds nine full-time youth court judges, lets judges open hearings that used to be closed, and funds diversion. What Pine Belt parents should know.
The Supreme Court will hear Jouppi v. Alaska, a forfeiture fight over a bush pilot's plane. Why the ruling could reshape property seizures in Mississippi.
Booking, the 48-hour initial appearance, bond, and the calls you should and should not make. An hour-by-hour guide for families.
Why months can pass between a felony arrest and an indictment, what a grand jury actually does, and what your lawyer can do during the wait.
A defendant's walkthrough of a felony case at 630 Main Street in Hattiesburg, from arraignment to trial terms and sentencing.
What happens at 701 James Street: arraignment day, first-offense DUIs, trials, appeals for a fresh start, and expungement.
A chancellor, not a jury, decides your divorce. The 90-day wait, the twelve fault grounds, custody, and support, explained plainly.
Live in Hattiesburg or Oak Grove? Your case may belong in Purvis. Which building handles what, and how to prepare.
Jones County splits into two judicial districts. How to know whether your case is in Laurel or Ellisville, and what happens if you guess wrong.
Mississippi's busiest criminal docket: Jackson and Raymond courthouses, four judges, and how crowded dockets change defense strategy.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Hunter v. United States that defendants may sometimes challenge sentencing conditions even after signing an appellate waiver in a plea agreement.
The 5th Circuit is increasingly willing to overturn non-violent firearm possession convictions following the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision. What this means for Mississippi defendants.
A major shift is underway in Mississippi family courts. Lawmakers are making equal parenting time the starting point in custody cases.
Recent legislative changes are reshaping how domestic violence cases are handled in Mississippi courts.
Starting July 1, 2026, prosecutors will have more power to charge juveniles as adults in certain gun-related cases. Here's what families need to know.