On behalf of Robert W. Davis, Jr., Attorney at Law | Aug 20, 2020 | Federal Criminal Defense
The American criminal law system as it plays out in Mississippi and nationally is fundamentally different from what features in many other countries. Some criminal behavior is investigated solely at a local or state level, for example, while other alleged offenses...
On behalf of Robert W. Davis, Jr., Attorney at Law | Jun 23, 2020 | Federal Criminal Defense
When many people think of crime, they think of violent and dangerous offenses such as murder, drugs and rape. However, another type of crime that has major consequences is white collar crime. Most perpetrators of this corruption are government and business...
On behalf of Robert W. Davis, Jr., Attorney at Law | May 26, 2020 | Federal Criminal Defense
White-collar crimes are no joke, and most have serious consequences. If you face an embezzlement charge, you may receive stiff penalties as well as an unwelcome reputation in your community, professional circles and throughout your industry. If your employer has...
On behalf of Robert W. Davis, Jr., Attorney at Law | Feb 27, 2020 | Federal Criminal Defense
In terms of financial and federal crimes, most crimes are serious and come with serious ramifications. When people hear wire fraud, however, they may not recognize the steep penalties that they face. After all, you probably have heard of the Nigerian prince email...
On behalf of Robert W. Davis, Jr., Attorney at Law | Feb 13, 2020 | Federal Criminal Defense
While they seem simple, drug possession and illegal firearm possessions are often challenging to understand. However, these two falls under two categories actual and constructive possession. Actual property possession is fundamental. It means that you had the...
On behalf of Robert W. Davis, Jr., Attorney at Law | Jan 24, 2020 | Federal Criminal Defense
The terms tax evasion and tax avoidance may sound similar to you. You may even mistakenly confuse one with the other. However, although they may sound similar, they are actually completely different. It is important for you to understand the differences between tax...
On behalf of Robert W. Davis, Jr., Attorney at Law | Dec 10, 2019 | Federal Criminal Defense
Federal income tax evasion represents one of the most serious federal charges you can face in Mississippi. If Internal Revenue Service investigators believe that you deliberately and knowingly committed some type of tax fraud, the IRS has two choices: it can sue you...
On behalf of Robert W. Davis, Jr., Attorney at Law | Oct 24, 2019 | Federal Criminal Defense
When dealing with laws in the United States, it is helpful to remember that there are both state and federal statutes. For example, we have our own laws here in the state of Mississippi, but there are also federal laws that govern Mississippi as well. Persons who are...
On behalf of Robert W. Davis, Jr., Attorney at Law | Sep 26, 2019 | Federal Criminal Defense
You and every other person in Mississippi have a constitutional right to avoid double jeopardy, which is when the state charges you with the same crime more than one time. What this essentially means is that if you face a criminal charge, go to court and are found not...
On behalf of Robert W. Davis, Jr., Attorney at Law | Jul 19, 2019 | Federal Criminal Defense, Firm News
If you are accused of a federal crime, one of the most important steps to take is to start working with a defense attorney. Your life and liberties are on the line, so there is no reason to try to handle this situation on your own.Some people worry that working with...
