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Dustin N. Thomas
Former Police Officer, Former Prosecutor, DUI Lawyer. Taking Misdemeanor and Felony cases. Call the office 228-696-8881. You may text that very same number also, day or night.
Law Office Of Dustin Thomas, PLLC
525 Krebs Avenue
Pascagoula, MS 39567
Phone: 228-696-8881

About Dustin N. Thomas
Former Cop. Former Prosecutor. Now Your DUI Defense Lawyer. I’ve been on every side of a DUI case — as the arresting officer, the prosecutor, and now, your defense attorney. Since 1998, I’ve handled thousands of DUI charges and spent 18 years prosecuting them. Today, I use that insider knowledge to fight for people just like you. Misdemeanor or felony DUI? I know what you're up against — and how to beat it. Let my experience work for you.
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Interview With an Amicus
06/27/2025
Written by Michelle L. Behan Amicus Curiae (Latin for "Friend of the Court") refers to a brief that is filed by an interested, non-party to the matter under consideration. This is often done in cases where organizations and entities wish to provide the reviewing court with their point of view, be it social or public policy implications, or special interest agendas....
Keeping FSTs Out of a Trial
04/23/2025
Written by Neil Halttunen I want to address a common issue that DWI practitioners are facing, trying to keep FSTs out of a trial. One way is to take the position that FSTs are scientific evidence and make the prosecutor lay scientific foundation which they rarely can do. The HGN test was the result of several studies. See Generally Session 8 of...