I call them n made the allegations.
I worked in a department store at that time. The affidavit is claiming I gave away merchandise to people or charged them very little which is untrue. I have a court date in 2 weeks what should I do?
Showed up he explained the police station had “cooked up charges” against me and I should get out of town. Now the police are searching for me and I don’t know what to do. I’m afraid my attorney has given me terrible counsel!
Me and my fiance went through a roadblock we were passengers in the vehicle the driver gives law enforcement box information they pull him out of the vehicle cuff him then they ask for me and my fiance to step out they begin to search us without consent and then start searching our belongings my... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2024
Based on the details you provided, there are a few key legal issues at play:
1. Probable Cause: If the driver provided false information to law enforcement at the roadblock, this could potentially give the officers probable cause to believe that criminal activity may be occurring, which... View More
How long do they have to covict you?
answered on Feb 26, 2024
In Mississippi, the threshold for property damage to be considered a felony is relatively clear-cut under the law. When the cost of the damage to property exceeds $1,000, the offense can escalate from a misdemeanor to a felony. This distinction is crucial because felonies carry more severe... View More
In 2016 I was in Corinth Mississippi walking to the store at approximately 7 in the morning. As I was walking a police car with his lights on pulled up in the turning lane and instructed me to come out to his vehicle. When I approached the car the officer got out of the car and asked me for my ID I... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2024
Hi! Happy Sunday. Based on the facts provided, it seems the incident in question occurred in 2016 in Corinth, Mississippi.
The statute of limitations for aggravated assault in Mississippi is 2 years (Miss. Code Ann. § 99-1-5). However, the statute of limitations may be longer or not apply... View More
The title of the house and property is exchanged several times between him and his sister and eventually his ex-wife(25 yrs younger) is add. They've been divorced for 8 to 10 years now and she's suing him for community property. His attorney said it was a mortgage on the house that she... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2024
In Louisiana, the "dirty hands doctrine" is not a recognized legal doctrine that would automatically prevent someone from claiming community property in a divorce case. Community property laws in Louisiana can be complex, and the outcome of your dad's case would depend on various... View More
I understand there's no set time for indictment but can I argue the due process to a speedy trial argument and file for a motion to dismiss being it's taking 2 years and still no indictment. The c/s was not in my possession it was in the car I was driving so constructive possession is... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2024
The process of filing a motion to dismiss is relatively simple. What you will need to do, assuming you do this pro se, is just file the motion in the court where the matter is pending, and refer to the various Barker factors (time since arrest, whether the right to speedy trial was invoked, the... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2024
This is a little bit of a tricky question. In Mississippi, the length of jail time really depends on the value of the dirt bike. Depending on the circumstances, it could also be worked out to where a person may not have to serve any sort of jail time, and instead the person can participate in a... View More
My wife and the investigator have past runnings and she is scared to go down there without advice from my lawyer.
answered on Dec 29, 2023
If an investigator has contacted your wife for questioning, she is not obligated to go in for questioning without proper legal advice. It is within her rights to consult with an attorney before deciding whether to comply with the investigator's request. Seeking legal counsel is a prudent step,... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2023
The general gist is that no convicted felon can possess a firearm under any circumstances. That being said, there is case law that does allow for an emergency exception, but that exception is very rare and requires a very particular set of facts in order to be validly used.
answered on Dec 30, 2023
First and foremost, the first thing you need to do is get a lawyer. Having the pipe is the lesser crime of the two, since prosecutors typically go after the controlled substance charge more than anything. That being said, there are some ways to minimize any potential jail time that you may end up... View More
Not interviewing any witnesses. The motions were filed but there's no ruling from the judge on my docket sheet.
answered on Dec 25, 2023
The decision to withdraw a motion to suppress a statement and not interview witnesses may or may not necessarily be considered ineffective counsel on its own. It depends on the specific circumstances of your case. Attorneys often make strategic decisions during the course of a legal proceeding, and... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2023
If you were assaulted, then you have a right to go press charges against the person at a local municipal or justice court. There is also the possibility of civil liability, if the attack ended in injuries that required you to see medical treatment.
answered on Dec 13, 2023
Possibly; however, usually the magic number is nine months before the delay is considered presumptively prejudicial. Your best bet is going to be to get with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to talk about the facts and circumstances of your case, or at the very least to get some additional... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2023
It sounds like there may be the potential for a motion to dismiss based on lack of a speedy trial. Usually, the magic number is nine months before the delay is considered presumptively prejudicial. Your best bet is going to be to get with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to talk about the... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2023
It usually does not take very long. Typically, once the motion is filed, the state is obligated to produce the discovery quickly, and if they do not, then the defense lawyer could file a motion to exclude that evidence or request sanctions (including a potential dismissal) due to a discovery... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2023
Yes, you can be guilty of voyeurism even on your own property. The key factor in voyeurism charges is not the location, but the act of observing or recording someone without their consent in a situation where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy.
This means that if you engage in... View More
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