Yalobusha County Criminal Court

Yalobusha County Criminal Court hears all criminal cases in Yalobusha County. Below you will find specific information about criminal cases and how they are handled in Yalobusha County.

Right to an attorney

The US Constitution’s Sixth Amendment ensures the right to an attorney regardless of whether or not you can afford one. In Yalobusha County a public defender will be appointed by the judge if you cannot afford private representation.

Who can help me in Yalobusha County?

For general information about your case the Yalobusha County court clerk will be able to provide legal information about your specific criminal case. Legal information is not legal advice though, the court clerk will only be able to provide information about your case, like date/time of hearings what will occur at the hearing and what you may be required to do in the hearing. They cannot provide advice about what you should do or what the best legal options may be for your particular case. Only an attorney can provide legal advice and this is your best place for information about your specific criminal proceeding. If you cannot afford to hire a private attorney to represent you, a judge will appoint an attorney to represent you, this is most often a public defender.

Yalobusha County Criminal Court

Yalobusha County Criminal Court

Jury Deliberations in Yalobusha County

In Yalobusha County, jury deliberations will take place in a jury trial after the prosecution and defense have presented their cases and rested. At this point, the judge will provide a list of instructions to the jury about what they are allowed and not allowed to do and what verdict options are available for them to decide. The jury will be sent to a private room to discuss the evidence presented in the case and attempt to reach a unaminous decision. When a unaminous decision is reached, the jury will inform the judge that they have reached a verdict and will return to the courtroom for the verdict to be read allowed. In the event that the jury cannot reach a unanimous verdict, the jury results in a deadlock and a mistrial is declared.

Right to Jury Trial

For “Serious Crimes”, those that can have a potential penalty of 6 months in jail OR a minimum $500 penalty, the US Constitution guarantees a right to trial by jury. This is guaranteed by Article III of the Constitution and the 6th Amendment. The accused has the ability to waive their right to trial by jury.

Burden of Proof Requirement

In a criminal case in the United States, the burden of proof always requires the prosecutor to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty. This is a high threshold that must be met by the prosecution when presenting evidence in a case. If the prosecution fails in it’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt the judge must find the defendant not guilty. In a jury trial, the judge will inform the jury what this burden is and their obligation to find the defendant not guilty if they feel the prosecution did prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Prosecutor in Yalobusha County

In Yalobusha County, the prosecutor is an attorney representing Yalobusha County. In some cases, the prosecutor may actually represent Mississippi. For the most part, the prosecutor in Yalobusha County has discretion to both decide whether to file charges and also negotiate a potential plea deal with the defendant.

Appealing a guilty verdict

A defendant may appeal a guilty verdict to an appellate court. This is not a request to have another trial, but a request for an appellate court to review the case and determine that it was handled in a correct legal manner. There are a number of outcomes in an appeal including an upholding of the conviction, a finding that errors were made resulting in a retrial or resentencing or possibly a complete disimissal of all charges.

Yalobusha County Required Court Appearances

In Yalobusha County, there are both required and non-required court appearances for the defendant. At a required or mandatory appearance hearing, the defendant is required to appear in person before the court. Failing to appear at your required hearing may result in a bench warrant being issued for your arrest by the judge.

Where will Yalobusha County criminal case hearings take place?

Criminal cases will take place at the criminal courts of Yalobusha County. See here for the location of the criminal courts in Yalobusha County.

Plea Agreements

A Plea Agreement, sometimes known as a Plea Bargain is an agreement between the prosecution and the defendant, where the defendant pleads guilty or no contest often in exchange for a lesser charge or lighter recommended sentence. A large majority of criminal cases end in a plea agreement. In Yalobusha County you can inform your attorney to negotiate with the prosecution to attempt to come to a plea agreement, but this is dependent upon the charge severity and also the prosecutors willingness to accept a plea deal.

Arraignments in Yalobusha County

During an arraignment in Yalobusha County, a defendant appears before the court and the judge reads the charges that have been filed against the accused and also informs the defendant of his/her rights. During the arraignment in Yalobusha County, the defendant can choose to plead one of the following 1) Guilty 2) Not Guilty or 3) No Contest. If the defendant enters a plea of Not Guilty, a date for trial is set. In the event of a Guilty or No Contest Plea in Yalobusha County the defendant may be sentenced at that time or the sentencing may take place at a later date.

Sentencing in Yalobusha County

In Yalobusha County if the defendant is found guilty (by trial or plea), the defendant will be sentenced. This sometimes occurrs immediately after being found guilty, but can also take place at a later date. In most instances, a judge will impose the sentence that is requested by the prosecution, but they also have the descretion to impose a different sentence.

Yalobusha County Criminal Court Locations

  • Yalobusha County Circuit Court – 1st District

    Address: 14400 Main St, PO Box 260, Coffeeville MS 38922
    Phone: 662-675-8187 Fax: 662-675-8004

  • Yalobusha County Circuit Court – 2nd District

    Address: 205 Blackmur Dr, PO Box 1431, Water Valley MS 38965
    Phone: 662-473-1341 Fax: 662-473-5020

  • Yalobusha County Chancery Court – 1st District

    Address: 14400 Main St, PO Box 260, Coffeevill, MS 38922
    Phone: 662-675-2716 Fax: 662-675-8004

  • Yalobusha County Chancery Court – 2nd District

    Address: 201 Blackmur Dr, PO Box 664, Water Valley MS 38965
    Phone: 662-473-2091 Fax: 662-473-3622

  • Yalobusha County Youth Court

    Address: 201 Blackmur Dr, PO Box 664, Water Valley MS 38965
    Phone: 662-473-2091 Fax: 662-473-3622

  • Yalobusha County Justice Court – District 1

    Address: 14400 Main St, PO Box 218, Coffeeville MS 38922
    Phone: 662-675-8115

  • Yalobusha County Justice Court – District 2

    Address: 201 Blackmur Dr, PO Box 918, Water Valley MS 38965
    Phone: 662-473-4502

  • Coffeeville Municipal Court

    Address: PO Box 157, Coffeeville MS 38922
    Phone: 662-675-2642 Fax: 662-675-8416

  • Oakland Municipal Court

    Address: PO Box 57, Oakland MS 38948
    Phone: 662-623-8668 Fax: 662-623-9726

  • Water Valley Municipal Court

    Address: PO Box 888, Water Valley MS 38965
    Phone: 662-473-2431 Fax: 662-473-4909

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