Lance Mixon

I defend misdemeanor or felony crimes in all parts of Mississippi. Handle trials, negotiated plea deals, suppression motions, appeals of all types of criminal law cases in MS. Domestic violence attorney, DUI attorney (felony and misdemeanor), sex crimes, probation violations, expunements, vehicular homicide due to drunken driving or drugged driving. Appeared in various trial courts in more than (70) counties, and have handled appeals in the MS Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

Member & State Delegate for National College for DUI Defense (NCDD). Lawyer ratings: Selected as “Rising Star” for the Mid-South region in the area of Criminal Defense by Super Lawyers since 2011. Included by the Mississippi Business Journal’s “Leaders in Law” 2015. Legal Book co-author: Mississippi DUI: Law and Practice, Mississippi Criminal Trial Practice Forms, Inside the Minds: Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence, 2010 Edition, and Inside the Minds: Witness Preparation and Examination for DUI Proceedings, 2015 Edition.

I appreciate and respect the need for astute and comprehensive trial preparation as much as the trial itself. Enthusiastic and goal-oriented with legal research, to maximize the results for each client. All cases and clients are different. Every case that I accept for representation receives a complete and vigorous review to determine the most effective strategies for the most successful results.

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

• Car Accidents
• Whistleblower Claims

• FaceTime

• Free Consultation
  Potential clients with criminal defense cases are provided a FREE lawyer consultation, as do personal injury cases. This can be a virtual meeting on DUO, Facetime, ZOOM, GoToMeeting or other video conferencing tool. Our lawyers near me in the tri-county area for Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties can usually assist with traffic tickets, or refer you out to other criminal lawyers near your court for speeding or accident cases. Be aware that few law firms near me in the Jackson Mississippi area have almost 70 years of collective legal experience. Even fewer are published legal books authors like our attorneys near me.
• Credit Cards Accepted
  After paying a retainer in criminal law cases, our firm can set up a legal fee payment plan for you, but use of a monthly authorization of a periodic payment. Our #1 goal is to thoroughly review your case and offer you our legal fee agreement. It is crucial to limit your search to criminal lawyers near me who have extensive litigation experience.
• Contingent Fees
  Contingency fee agreements available ONLY for personal injury cases. In our free consultation, we discuss criminal defense fees for your representation. Our lawyers in Mississippi can provide ideas on fee alternatives and sources for funding a criminal case.

Mississippi

The Mississippi Bar

Since 2007

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 2010

United States District Court, Northern District of Mississippi

Since 2007

United States District Court, Southern District of Mississippi

Since 2007

Attorney

Vic Carmody Jr., P.A.

2005 - Current

Mississippi College School of Law

J.D.

2003 - 2006

Florida State University

B.S. (2002) | Criminology

1998 - 2002

Honors: Cum Laude

Leadership in Law

Mississippi Business Jouirnal

2015

The Mississippi Bar  # 102406

Member

Current

National College for DUI Defense

Member

Current

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Current

American Bar Association

Member

Current

American Association for Justice

Member

Current

Mississippi DUI Law and Practice

Thomson Reuters

DUI Case Law Update, Univ. of Mississippi Annual DUI Defenders Conference, Flowood, MS

November 1, 2019

University of Mississippi

DUI Case Law Update, DUI Defenders Annual Conference, Table 100 Conference Center in Flowood, MS

October 27, 2017

Ole Miss CLE

NHTSA Standard Field Sobriety Testing - Student Course Certification

William Maze, Esq., Detroit, MI

2007

Q. I have 3 misdemeanor shoplifting charges and I want to plead guilty and pay the fines but I can not go to jail

January 30, 2021

A: Many judges across the state have a policy a mandatory jail time to serve, even on one (1) first offense lifetime shoplifting charge. 1 is serious enough, but 3 will surely raise red flags with the court. My advice is to contact a criminal defense attorney to discuss options.

Q. What is the sentences for failure to comply/resisting in the state of Mississippi

May 12, 2020

A: The "failure to comply" charge carries up to 6 months in jail, a $500 fine plus court costs, or both, in addition to potentially being placed on supervised probation.

"Resisting arrest" is a separate offense, and it carries the exact same penalties as "failure to comply," which may be imposed - IF CONVICTED - to run concurrently (meaning together, or at the same time), or consecutively (meaning 6 months plus 6 months = potentially 1 year in jail - same for the fine amounts).

I notice that this question was asked from Mendenhall, MS. Mendenhall, and Simpson County in general, is a jurisdiction that I frequently go to and defend people accused of crimes, with great results for the clients who choose to hire me.

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Q. I posted bond for some one, can I get that back?

April 25, 2020

A: Multiple issues control this. First, is the case over yet. If so, then yes.

In still pending, on misdemeanor cases, after 12 months, you can ask the court to release you as surety.