In Legal Terms

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In Legal Terms: Religious Freedom 2022 Sep 06, 2022

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We love our freedoms and rights in America. Our courts are one way to ensuring that we have them. Today, we’ll learn about our religious freedoms as guaranteed by the US Supreme Court with help from our guest Professor Lisa Shaw Roy.

Lisa Shaw Roy, Professor of Law and Jessie D. Puckett, Jr. Lecturer

Carson v. Makin

Kennedy v. Bremerton School District

A Rabbi is suing Florida

Espinoza v Montana

Engel v. Vitale

Zelman v. Simmons-Harris

Wisconsin v. Yoder

Constitutionality of restriction on religious gatherings and mandatory mask: http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-mask-constitutionality

Religious Freedom: 04/02/2019 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c9966257622

12/19/2017 In Legal Terms: Holiday Decorations in Public Places http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c9966257659

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In Legal Terms: Estate Planning Aug 23, 2022

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Many of our laws give preferential treatment to individuals that are married to each other. What legal benefits are there to being married? We’ll learn today with our guest attorney Rick Courtney. We’ll answer questions about how spouses are treated as it relates to property, taxes, social security, and medical decision making. https://elderlawms.com/richard-a-courtney/

On Money Talks, heard on MPB Think Radio Tuesdays at 9am Central and on its podcast, there was a recent show about Unmarried Households and Money. Look for the May 3rd, 2022 podcast to listen. http://moneytalks.mpbonline.org/episodes/money-talks-unmarried-households

We’ve loved having Rick on the show over the years. Here's a link to where you can find all his broadcasts. 8/5/2022 In Legal Terms: guest Richard Courtney to hear him discuss Estate Planning, Elder Law, Special Needs Law and other topics.

http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-guest-richard-courtney

https://www.desotocountyms.gov/639/Marriage-License

Marriage License

Applications are accepted in the County Court Office on the 2nd floor of the DeSoto County Courthouse, located at 2535 Highway 51 South in Hernando, Mississippi. Room 200.

Applications are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.

The Clerk's office accepts walk-ins, no appointment necessary.

Obtaining a Marriage License

To obtain a marriage license is DeSoto County, both applicants must appear before the Circuit Clerk.

Effective January 13, 2020 the cost of the marriage license increases to $37, we accept cash or card. **Beginning June 1, 2022 there will be a charge to process all credit card transactions.**
Proof of age is required by both applicants in the form of drivers licenses, ID, passport or birth certificate.
There is no blood work or waiting period required and the license does not expire once it has been issued.
If either applicant has been married before we must know the date the last marriage ended. If the divorce was within the last 6 months, we must have a copy of the divorce decree.
Our office only issues the marriage license, our Judges do not perform ceremonies in DeSoto County.
Parental Consent is required for any applicants under the age of 21. Parental consent forms are available in the office or you can print the Out of Office Parental Consent (PDF) form. The form must be signed in front of a Notary and a copy of the drivers license is required from the parent signing the consent form.

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In Legal Terms: Self-defense Aug 16, 2022

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If you fear for your life, what can you do about it? What are your rights surrounding self-defense? Is your home, your castle to defend? We’ll learn about those rights from attorney Francis Springer. https://www.springerlawoffice.com/

If you’d like to take some time to read over information about self-defense, you can read: MS § 97-3-15. Homicide; justifiable homicide; use of defensive force; duty to retreat Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, TITLE 97. CRIMES, CHAPTER 3. CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON

https://lawofselfdefense.com/statute/ms-%C2%A7-97-3-15-homicide-justifiable-homicide/

Past episodes with Francis Springer:

October 26th of 2021 Miranda Rights http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-miranda-rights

April 12th of 2022 Criminal Defense http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-criminal-defense

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In Legal Terms: Insurance Aug 09, 2022

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Most people pay into insurance so that if “something goes wrong” the insurance company will take care of them. What kinds of insurance are there? How much do you need? What should you say and to whom if you are in a wreck?

Our guest is attorney Baskin Jones from Jones Law Group. https://injuredinmississippi.com/

For more information about insurance, you are encouraged to visit the website for the Mississippi Insurance Department: https://www.mid.ms.gov

There you can read about: Automobile Insurance And You, What The Law Requires, Liability: What You Need To Know, and Tips for Keeping Costs Low

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In Legal Terms: Candidate Qualifying Aug 02, 2022

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Do you have what it takes to be a public servant? What DOES it take to be a public servant? We’ll learn how a Mississippian can run for a political office with our guest, Secretary of State Michael Watson. https://www.sos.ms.gov/

2022 Candidate Qualifying Guide https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/Elections/2022%20Candidate%20Qualifying%20Guide_FINAL.pdf

Voter Registration Tool Kit: https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/Elections/VoterRegistrationToolkit062922.pdf

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In Legal Terms: MVLP 2022 Jul 26, 2022

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We’re pleased to welcome back from the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project, attorneys Seirra Williams and Gayla Carpenter-Sanders, Executive Director and General Counsel. They’ll tell us about their upcoming clinics and about their services. https://mvlp.org/

3/30/2021 In Legal Terms: MVLP http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-mvlp

9/24/2019 In Legal Terms: Expungements http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-expungments

Need help and qualify? https://ms.freelegalanswers.org/

https://mvlp.org/clinics

July 29, 2022 - Hinds County Legal Clinic
August 3, 2022 - Winston County Legal Clinic (Wills, AHD, POA)
August 26, 2022 - Simpson County Guardianship Clinic
September 16, 2022 - Harrison County Guardianship Clinic
October 6, 2022 - Lafayette County Guardianship Clinic
Sunflower & Humphreys County Legal Clinic

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In Legal Terms: Income Taxes Jul 19, 2022

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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall are all lovely seasons but fleeting. It’s always tax season though. Whether you need to finish up from last year, get the jump on this year, or just learn some new information, it’s always time for a tax show with our favorite tax guru Professor Richard Gershon of the University Of Mississippi School Of Law.

If you’ve had other folks prepare your tax returns for you, the IRS has gotten much more “user friendly” https://www.irs.gov/ has a “file your taxes for free” spot with information and links to software you can use.

The IRS is hiring 470 revenue agents who will specialize in auditing or examining both individual and business taxpayers nationwide. These positions are at grades 5-12 in the federal civil service system with a base pay ranging from $31,083 to $68,299. Throughout July, the IRS is holding a series of virtual information sessions for interested applicants. https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/special-virtual-sessions-coming-up-for-those-interested-in-compliance-positions-irs-hiring-470-revenue-agents

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In Legal Terms: Freedom of Speech Encore Jul 13, 2022

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What's the difference between defamation, lies, exaggeration, and free speech?

And what is permissible in the eyes of the law? Professor Gershon instructs us and takes your questions.

Want to read more? Here are some websites:

Justice Thomas Wants The Court To ‘Reconsider’ Its First Amendment Jurisprudence https://abovethelaw.com/2019/02/justice-thomas-wants-the-court-to-reconsider-its-first-amendment-jurisprudence/

New York Times Company v.Sullivan https://www.oyez.org/cases/1963/39

Can An Opinion Be Defamatory? https://www.minclaw.com/legal-resource-center/what-is-defamation/can-opinion-defamatory/

Exploring Constitutional Law http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/lying.html

Constitution Check: Is lying ever protected by the First Amendment? https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/constitution-check-is-lying-ever-protected-by-the-first-amendment

Defamation and Social Media: What You Need To Know https://injury.findlaw.com/torts-and-personal-injuries/defamation-and-social-media--what-you-need-to-know.html

PARODY & SATIRE https://www.freedomforuminstitute.org/first-amendment-center/topics/freedom-of-speech-2/arts-first-amendment-overview/parody-satire/

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In Legal Terms: Dobbs in 2022 Jul 05, 2022

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One year ago, our guest on the show was Professor Yvette Butler who specializes in racial justice, economic justice, criminal system reform, civil rights, and civil liberties. When she was on the show, we discussed the then just argued Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. If you haven’t heard, the US Supreme court released its ruling. We’ll discuss that today. https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/yvette-butler/

Judge won’t block law banning most Mississippi abortions - by MPB News Published on July 5, 2022

https://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/news/judge-wont-block-law-banning-most-mississippi-abortions/

If you want more information on Supreme Court rulings

https://www.supremecourt.gov/

Professor Butler was a guest on our show in June of 2021 just after Dobbs v. Jackson WHO was argued. You can listen to that broadcast on our podcast to take you back to our thoughts a year ago.

http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-ms-abortion-ban-case

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In Legal Terms: Business Law Jun 28, 2022

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Do you dream of starting your own business? Do you and some friends have an idea for a business? Our guest today is William Bettis, an Attorney with Butler Snow to answer our questions about starting a business. https://www.butlersnow.com/attorney/william-bettis/

The Mississippi Secretary of State’s office website has some information about starting a business. https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/Business/Business%20Entities%20(Clean).pdf

2/20/2018 In Legal Terms: Starting a Business http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c9966257653

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