Mississippi
Mississippi is home to 2,921,088 people. The capital is Jackson. There are 20,983 people in state prison and 21,324 people on probation.
Crack cocaine is widely abused throughout the state. Heroin is not widely used due to its high price. Methamphetamine is a growing threat within the state and is the second largest threat to the state behind crack cocaine. MDMA is currently the most popular club drug in Mississippi and its availability is continuing to increase. Oxycontin continues to grow in popularity as well. Marijuana remains the most commonly abused drug.
Crime in Mississippi is 4% lower than the national average. Property crimes make up about 92% of all crime in Mississippi.
Possession of 30 grams of less in Mississippi is a misdemeanor carrying with it a court appearance and a $100 to $250 fine. 30 grams or less in a motor vehicle, unless in the trunk, is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. Sale of less than an ounce is a felony punishable by 3 years and a $3,000 fine. If the sale is to a minor or within 1,500 feet of a school or other public area the prison sentence and fine is doubled. Any conviction results in a loss of drivers license for 6 months.
Every day the police will make about 35 DUI arrests and 50 drug arrests.
Every month the state of Mississippi will lose about 70 residents to alcohol related death and 15 to illegal drug overdose.
