Habitual Offender Laws in Louisiana, Mississippi Trap Thousands in Prison
Nearly 2,000 people in Mississippi and Louisiana are serving long or life sentences for small crimes due to 'habitual offender' laws.
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Nearly 2,000 people in Mississippi and Louisiana are serving long or life sentences for small crimes due to 'habitual offender' laws.
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Felonies The following people were booked into the Lee County-Tupelo Adult Jail in connection with felony charges ending Wednesday at 11 a.m. Malcolm Crump, 30, of Belden, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department, burglary of a building. Darryl Pounds, 43, of Tupelo, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department, possession of a Schedule II drug. Michael Rupert, 29, of Mooreville, was arrested by the Mississippi Highway Patrol, possession of a controlled substance. Cheryl Whitt, 41, of Tupelo, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department, credit card fraud. Lee County Sheriffâs Office...