Clarifying Batson Challenges in Capital Murder Cases: Larry Matthew Puckett v. State of Mississippi Introduction In the landmark case Larry Matthew Puckett v. State of Mississippi, the Supreme Court...
Affirmation of JNOV and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Standards in Colenburg v. State of Mississippi Introduction Roy Colenburg v. State of Mississippi, 735 So. 2d 1099, decided on March 23,...
Procedural Preservation and Affirmation of Capital Murder Conviction in SMITH v. STATE of Mississippi Introduction Case: Clyde Wendell SMITH v. STATE of Mississippi Citation: 729 So. 2d 1191 Court:...
Strict Adherence to Aggravating Factors and Fair Sentencing Procedures: Edwards v. State Introduction Frontrail Edwards a/k/a Frontrell Edwards v. State of Mississippi is a landmark case adjudicated...
Mississippi Supreme Court Establishes Correct Sentencing Procedure in Watts v. State Introduction The case of James Earnest Watts a/k/a "Squirrel" v. State of Mississippi (733 So. 2d 214) was...
Turner v. State of Mississippi: A Comprehensive Appellate Analysis of Capital Murder Convictions and Sentencing Procedures Introduction Turner v. State of Mississippi (732 So. 2d 937) is a pivotal...
Affirmation of Capital Murder Conviction in Burns v. Mississippi: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis Introduction Joseph Daniel Burns, also known as "JoJo," was indicted for the capital murder of Floyd...
Mississippi Supreme Court Upholds Ethical Considerations in Bid Award: Huey Stockstill, Inc. v. Board of Supervisors Introduction In the landmark case of Huey Stockstill, Inc. and Hutchinson Island...
Recognition of Tortious Interference Claims for At-Will Employees: Insights from Levens v. Campbell et al. Introduction The case of Anne C. Levens v. Cindy Campbell, W.R. Burton, Virginia Ladner, and...
Lawrence BROWN v. STATE of Mississippi: Upholding Double Jeopardy Protections and Parole Eligibility Introduction Lawrence BROWN v. STATE of Mississippi is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court...
Mississippi Supreme Court Reinforces Inadmissibility of Polygraph Test Evidence in Criminal Trials Introduction In Tommie Weatherspoon v. State of Mississippi, decided on January 14, 1999, the...
Clarifying Standards for Post-Conviction Relief and Sentencing Discretion: Booker Young v. State of Mississippi Introduction The case of Booker Young a/k/a Booker T. Young v. State of Mississippi,...
Establishing Trade Secret Protections and Damage Calculations under Mississippi UTSA: Insights from FRED'S STORES v. M H DRUGS, Inc. Introduction The case of FRED'S STORES OF MISSISSIPPI, INC. AND...
Supreme Court of Mississippi Affirms Capital Murder Conviction: Reinforcing Jury Selection and Sentencing Protocols Introduction In the landmark case of Frederick BELL v. STATE of Mississippi, the...
Clarification on Jury Instructions Regarding Parole Eligibility in Capital Murder Sentencing Introduction Jerome Pete Smith vs. State of Mississippi is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Reaffirmation of Child Support Obligations: Ste v. Bailey and the Clean Hands Doctrine Introduction Ste v. Bailey (724 So. 2d 335, Supreme Court of Mississippi, Dec. 10, 1998) addresses a pivotal...
Franklin v. Thompson: Establishing Truth as a Defense in Public Official Defamation Cases Introduction Brenda Moore Franklin, a Justice Court Judge in Marshall County, Mississippi, filed a libel...
Affirmation of Capital Murder Conviction in Brewer v. State of Mississippi: A Comprehensive Legal Commentary Introduction KENNEDY BREWER v. STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, 725 So. 2d 106, adjudicated on...
Void Indemnity Clauses in Public Utility Contracts Under Mississippi Public Policy Introduction The case of Entergy Mississippi, Inc., formerly Mississippi Power Light Company v. Burdette Gin Company...
Rodney Gray v. State of Mississippi: Affirmation of Capital Murder Conviction Upholds Established Precedents on Speedy Trial, Evidence Admissibility, and Sentencing Introduction Rodney Gray v. State...