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Facing a charge? Start with the facts that matter.

Request a Mississippi criminal defense review with Sheppard Law Firm. Share the charge, court, next date, and what stage the case is in so the firm can follow up with a practical next step.

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Bud Sheppard, Attorney Do not include unnecessary confidential detail. No attorney-client relationship is formed until the firm agrees in writing to represent you.

Criminal Defense Review

Use this guided review for DUI, drug charges, assault, theft, misdemeanors, felonies, probation issues, warrants, and expungement questions.

Review starts here Answer the first questions so the firm can see the charge, court posture, and whether a deadline needs quick attention.
  • No flags yet

What kind of criminal matter is this?
What should the firm know before follow-up?
Check anything you have. Paperwork and dates usually drive the first review in a criminal matter.
Urgency flags tell the firm what may need faster attention. They do not mean the firm has accepted representation.
Where should the firm follow up?
Step 1 of 3: start with the facts that route the review.
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Basic Facts

You share the charge, court, next date, and what has already happened.

2

Conflict and Fit Check

The firm checks whether it can ethically review and potentially help with the matter.

3

Attorney Follow-up

If the matter fits the firm, Bud or the office follows up about consultation terms and next steps.

What We Look For

Criminal cases move quickly, and early choices matter.

Criminal defense reviews usually turn on the charge, the court, the next date, bond conditions, license consequences, and what paperwork has already been served.

A focused first review helps the firm spot deadlines, court posture, and the documents needed before a consultation. It is not a promise that the firm can accept the case.

The court and county

Municipal, justice, county, and circuit courts all move differently. The court determines the calendar, filing posture, and next move.

The next date

Court dates, bond dates, license deadlines, and answer deadlines can change the urgency of the review.

The charge and paperwork

A citation, indictment, affidavit, warrant, bond order, or court notice gives the firm the best starting point.

The immediate risk

Custody, license, warrant, probation, and employment concerns can affect how quickly someone should follow up.

Do not wait on court dates or custody issues.

If you have an upcoming court date, a warrant, a bond issue, or someone is in custody, call the firm directly at 601-688-4110. Do not discuss case facts on recorded jail calls or with anyone other than your lawyer.

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