Holland & Hisaw Attorneys at Law

11/26/2025

🍁🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from Holland & Hisaw! 🦃🍁

Today we’re especially grateful for our clients, our community, and the opportunity to help families across Mississippi and Tennessee every single day.

And because even lawyers need a laugh during the holidays…
Here’s our official Thanksgiving legal advice:
👉 If your turkey ends up “overcooked,” that is NOT grounds for suing the cook… even if it’s family. 😉

We hope your day is filled with good food, bad dad jokes, and absolutely zero legal emergencies — but if one pops up, we’ll be here after the leftovers are gone.

From our families to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!
— Holland & Hisaw

11/11/2025

Holland & Hisaw honors all who have served.
Today and every day, we pause to recognize the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform.

Your service protects the freedoms that allow us to advocate, to seek justice, and to help others each day.
From all of us at Holland & Hisaw, thank you for your service — and welcome home.

10/30/2025

10/29/2025

🚨 The “Plain Smell” Rule: What It Means for You in Mississippi

Most people don’t realize how much trouble this can cause — but under Mississippi law and federal 5th Circuit precedent, the smell of ma*****na alone can be enough to justify a vehicle search.

In Dies v. State, 926 So. 2d 910 (Miss. 2006), and Miller v. State, 373 So. 2d 1004 (Miss. 1979), the Mississippi Supreme Court made it clear that an officer’s sense of smell is just as valid as sight when establishing probable cause. If an officer smells ma*****na — even without seeing any — that odor can lawfully trigger a full search of your car and its passengers.

The federal courts agree. In United States v. Jackson, No. 24-30233 (5th Cir. Oct. 2, 2025), the court affirmed that the odor of ma*****na from a vehicle alone gave officers probable cause to search. The same principle has appeared repeatedly in 5th Circuit rulings.

👉 Bottom line: even if you have a medical ma*****na card, it does not authorize you to smoke or operate a vehicle while impaired. In recent months, we’ve seen a sharp increase in arrests for driving under the influence based solely on odor — even when no physical ma*****na was found.

If you’ve been charged in a situation like this, know your rights before speaking to anyone. The attorneys at Holland & Hisaw handle complex DUI and criminal defense cases and can help protect your record and your future.

📞 Call us or visit Holland & Hisaw today to schedule a confidential consultation.

10/28/2025

🛑 Know the Law: Do You Have to Roll Down Your Window During a Traffic Stop in Mississippi?

Yes, you do—if you’re pulled over while driving in Mississippi, you are legally required to show your driver’s license, and that means more than just pressing it up against the glass.

Under Mississippi Code § 63-1-41, drivers must “display” their license upon demand by a law enforcement officer. Courts and law enforcement interpret “display” to mean physically handing it over—not just showing it through a closed window.

Refusing to roll down your window may:
• Prevent the officer from verifying your identity or safety,
• Interfere with the lawful ex*****on of their duties,
• Escalate the encounter and potentially lead to arrest.
In fact, continued refusal may result in charges such as Disorderly Conduct (Miss. Code § 97-35-7).

What You Should Do During a Stop:
1. Pull over safely.
2. Roll down your window.
3. Provide your driver’s license, registration, and insurance when asked.
4. Remain calm and respectful.

Officers have a legal right to issue commands during a stop, including asking you to exit the vehicle. Failing to comply with these lawful orders can lead to arrest—even if the original stop was for a minor violation.

You have rights—but so do the officers responsible for ensuring safety on our roads.

Stay safe. Be informed. Know your rights and responsibilities.

09/24/2025

Life doesn’t always go as planned — a wrong turn, a tough break, or an unfair situation can leave you feeling stuck.

At Holland & Hisaw, we help you make the right next move in:
⚖️ Family Law
🚗 Personal Injury
📜 Estate Planning & Probate
🏠 Business & Real Estate Litigation

Don’t let yesterday’s mistakes define tomorrow.
📞 Call Holland & Hisaw today — because your next move can change everything. 662-342-1333

08/29/2025

This Labor Day Weekend, we pause to honor hard work.

From the factory floors to the frontlines, from classrooms to courthouses—our communities are built on the effort and dedication of everyday people.

At Holland & Hisaw, we’re proud to stand alongside our neighbors in North Mississippi and West Tennessee, helping protect what you’ve worked so hard to build.

Enjoy the holiday, stay safe on the roads, and remember—we’re here if you ever need us.

— Holland & Hisaw | Attorneys at Law
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08/13/2025

🚨 Mississippi’s Children Need Us 🚨

Right now, over 4,000 children in Mississippi are in foster care — and that number is growing.

These kids didn’t choose their circumstances. They need what every child deserves: love, safety, stability, and hope for the future.

💛 You can help:

Open your home as a foster parent

Partner with families to support children until reunification

Share this message in your church, workplace, and community

Every action matters. Every voice matters. Every child matters.

📞 Call 1-800-821-9157 or visit https://www.mdcps.ms.gov/programs/foster-care to learn more.

Together, we can change the story for Mississippi’s children.

07/09/2025

🚨 Homeowners, Be Prepared – A Message from Holland & Hisaw

If your mortgage payment includes escrow for property taxes and insurance, keep an eye out for an escrow shortage notice in early 2026. Why?

Because Mississippi pays property taxes in arrears, your escrow deposits are based on last year’s (likely lower) tax bill. If your 2025 ad valorem taxes increase — which is a real possibility — your lender will likely pay the difference up front, then raise your monthly mortgage payment to make up the shortfall and prepare for next year.

🔍 Most lenders will give you two options:

Pay the shortage as a lump sum

Spread it out over the next 12 months — increasing your monthly mortgage payment

This can hit hard, especially when it's unexpected. We’re more than halfway through the year, so now’s the time to plan ahead and avoid surprises.

🏠 If you’re facing issues related to rising property taxes, escrow disputes, or mortgage adjustments, Holland & Hisaw is here to help. We’re proud to serve homeowners across North Mississippi with real estate, property, and legal support you can count on.

📞 Call us today at 662-342-1333 or visit www.hollandlaw.net to learn more.

07/07/2025

👩‍⚖️⚖️ Attorneys — your client doesn't need a circus.
In mediation, you keep control, preserve confidentiality, and get results without burning the courthouse down.

Whether it’s a high-conflict divorce, a sticky partnership split, or a personal injury case that just needs the right nudge — we can help you get it resolved.

✅ Confidential
✅ Cost-effective
✅ Fast-track settlements

Let’s turn “see you in court” into “see you at the table.”

📞 Call us to book your next mediation at 662-342-1333.

07/03/2025

🎆 Stars, Stripes, and Legal Rights 🎆
🇺🇸 Because nothing says "freedom" like getting your will done before the BBQ starts smoking.

This 4th of July, while you're grilling, chilling, and dodging political debates with your in-laws, remember:

👉 That custody battle won’t resolve itself.
👉 Grandma's estate plan might need more than a “verbal agreement.”
👉 And if your fireworks mishap turns into a personal injury case — we’ve got you. 🎇

At Holland & Hisaw, we do:
⚖️ Family Law (yes, even the messy kind)
📜 Wills & Probate (because "he said I could have it" doesn’t hold up in court)
🚗 Personal Injury (if someone else’s negligence crashed your party)

🗽 Let freedom ring — and let us handle the paperwork.

📍 Right here in DeSoto County
📞 Call us after the fireworks: (662) 342-1333
🌐 www.hollandlaw.net

06/13/2025

🧸🚨 BEAR-Y STRANGE TIMES IN DESOTO COUNTY! 🚨🧸

We’ve seen bears roaming through the neighborhood lately… but don’t let a "beary" bad accident sneak up on you! Whether it’s a car wreck, slip and fall, or something even wilder, the attorneys at Holland & Hisaw are here to protect you like a mama bear.

💥 Injured?
📞 Call us now before things get grizzly.
✅ Local. Trusted. Tough.
📍 Proudly serving DeSoto County and beyond.