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Mississippi Criminal Laws

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Welcome to FindLaw’s comprehensive and legalese-free guide to the criminal laws of Mississippi, covering a wide variety of crimes against individuals (homicide, harassment, assault, etc.), property crimes (theft, larceny), fraud (pyramid schemes, embezzlement), drug crimes, and more. In this section, you will find summaries of common crimes such as identity theft and marijuana possession, in addition to crimes that also cross over into other legal practice areas, such as domestic abuse (which also has a family law component). Each article has a link to the statute, information about penalties and sentences, defenses to the crime, and other important details. Click on a link below to learn more.

Learn About Mississippi Criminal Laws

  • Mississippi Marijuana Laws

    Brief overview of Mississippi’s laws with respect to the cultivation, transport, sale, and possession of cannabis (marijuana), with links to additional resources and information on how to find a lawyer.

  • Mississippi Criminal Statute of Limitations

    Explanation of the criminal statute of limitations in Mississippi, which puts time limits on prosecutors’ ability to file criminal charges, and a list of crimes for which there is no time limit.

  • Mississippi Rape and Sexual Assault Laws

    A primer on Mississippi’s criminal laws prohibiting sexual assault, sexual battery, and rape — which all overlap to some extent — including defenses to charges and penalties upon conviction.

  • Mississippi Identity Theft Laws

    The basics of Mississippi’s statutes prohibiting the crime of identity theft, in which the perpetrator uses the personal identifying information of another to commit fraud or additional crimes.

  • Mississippi Child Abuse Laws

    Overview of Mississippi’s child abuse laws, which not only prohibit the crime of child abuse but also require certain individuals (such as teachers and clergy) to report any suspicion of abuse.

  • Mississippi Credit and Debit Card Fraud Laws

    Information about Mississippi’s laws prohibiting the crime of credit and debit card fraud, in which the perpetrator uses another person’s account information to purchase goods without their consent.

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