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0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Products Liability for Missouri on
Q: How can I take legal action on a Mercedes dealer refusing to provide reimbursement on a subframe recall ?

I have provided all information needed and they just said it’s denied , I ask for documentation they make excuses and do not provide . They have no exact reason and say their working on it .. its been over 3months

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Missouri on
Q: what rights does the co exec of a trust have if the executor of the trust is not sharing information?

mother recently passed and left home to 4 siblings and executor is not sharing any info on insurance

Osama Khalil
Osama Khalil
answered on Apr 17, 2024

If one co-executor of a trust isn't sharing information, the other co-executor still has rights to access that information. In this case, if the executor isn't sharing details about insurance on a home left to four siblings after their mother's passing, the other co-executor can... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Missouri on
Q: Can I sue an individual for not following court orders

The court order was to have sibling visits once a month. For three months sibling visits did not happen and it was court ordered

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Missouri on
Q: Can a child be placed in foster care without a full investigation of the child environment and the situation at hand

I took children to police station so they can be watched while I went home and cleaned up and came back to get them... The children was never an issue it was my decision making because of my mental state at the time and drugs use... Children home had rules behavior charts routine chores... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Criminal Law and Family Law for Missouri on
Q: In 2021 I was detained in a mental facility based on false accusations of child abuse, no prior history what can I do?

There was no history of mental illness or prior abuse allegations, my adoptive parent from who I am estranged , went to falsify a report and managed to have me detained without them looking into anything , my child ran away and was being persuaded to go along with the story for promises of being... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law for Missouri on
Q: i will attempt my defense the best i can i won't back down even if it means i spend 7 years in the pen as jfk said this

war is bad for our nations security the enemy has advaced they have taken over this country in the form of dea & democracy which we are guaranteed a republican form of government & we ain't 2nd 14th amendment no law shall be created that deprives a us citizen their privilege which is... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

I understand that you feel very strongly about these issues and want to defend your views, but I have some concerns about the approach you're describing. While you have every right to present your defense as you see fit, I would advise carefully considering the potential consequences and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Missouri on
Q: I had Dr. Scott put a stimulator in my 5th lumbar they told me that it would stay in my button cheek, we'll it's moved

To my spine it doesn't work stopped working when it started moving keep calling leaving messages finally got a hold of Dr. Scott's office he won't take it out until my A1C is 8 or under didn't need it to be that way when he put it in

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Apr 15, 2024

If you have doubts on the advice the doctor is giving you, seek out a second opinion.

As to the moving of the device, if it moved due to a breach of the standard of care, there may be a case. Not all bad results are malpractice. Additionally, the nature and extent of your harm due to any...
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0 Answers | Asked in Entertainment / Sports, Gaming and Small Claims for Missouri on
Q: Can somebody take legal action against me if I post a 30 second clip on PlayStation with them in the game with me?

I have been posting short videos on YouTube as a hobby, and most of them are 30 second PlayStation clips I’ve taken from my matches in games. One of these clips has my friend in it, and the game says his username that he doesn’t even go back anymore in the corner. We aren’t friends anymore,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law for Missouri on
Q: k yes what would your defence be as the prosecutor against me trying to argue that im guilty of the crime of possession

in the privacy of my home when i argue that it is treason & i am free & that the warrant was very unreasonable as it is my right as a free citizen of the united states to have non stolen guns & to have drugs as long as i didn't take another's liberty in any manner & as a... View More

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answered on Apr 14, 2024

The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, but if law enforcement obtained a valid search warrant by demonstrating probable cause to a judge, they are legally allowed to search your home and seize contraband like drugs and illegal weapons. Calling this... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Missouri on
Q: if I am 17 and have no permission to move out and leave home. When the cops pick me up will i have to go home

My mom is mentally abusive and has told me if i leave she will call the cops and they will pick me up and put me in juvee My mom has made sure it is impossible for me to get emancipated.

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answered on Apr 12, 2024

I'm sorry you're dealing with an abusive situation at home. That must be very difficult. Since you are under 18, legally you are still considered a minor and your parents have custody over you. If you leave home without permission, your mother could report you as a runaway and the police... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Missouri on
Q: My tenants living in my house say some kid threw a rock and the window is broken. Who should pay for damaged window?
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answered on Apr 16, 2024

In a typical landlord-tenant situation, the responsibility for paying for a broken window depends on several factors:

1. Lease agreement: Check your lease agreement to see if it specifies who is responsible for repairs due to damage caused by third parties.

2. Renters insurance: If...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Missouri on
Q: I had a misdemeanor Sexual Misconduct conviction set aside in Missouri, how can I have Failure to Register removed also?

The judge said manifest injustice does not apply to felonies because there’s a 180 day time limit, but misdemeanors have no time frame which is why he was able to set aside the Sexual Misconduct conviction.

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

I understand you're looking for information on how to have a Failure to Register charge removed after having a misdemeanor Sexual Misconduct conviction set aside in Missouri. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

1. Setting aside a conviction is different from having it expunged or...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Support, Landlord - Tenant and Small Claims for Missouri on
Q: I need to stop a child support order from starting

My children were stolen from me, turned against me, abused, coerced, kept from me, and my youngest was even put out at 9yrs old after being mistreated and now from PA my sister has filed for child support when my children can just come back. How do I stop her.

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

I'm so sorry you are going through this incredibly difficult situation with your children. Dealing with custody issues, alienation from your kids, and now a child support case on top of that must be overwhelming and painful.

A few thoughts on your legal options to try to stop the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Missouri on
Q: I was recently contacted by a police officer who stated that there was a accident at a store in my town and said that

Witnesses told him that it was me they seen leaving the accident, but I was not in the accident. I was actually signing my kids in school late that morning. At the time they say the accident occurred. They gave me three citations failure to register my motor vehicle failure to maintain insurance,... View More

Andrea Rogers
Andrea Rogers
answered on Apr 10, 2024

You can hire a traffic law attorney to represent you for your 3 tickets. You will need to provide proof of insurance, and proof that the damages have been paid for. Depending on which court this is being prosecuted in, how bad your driving record is, and much the damage to the victim's vehicle... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Missouri on
Q: I have a contract to purchase a home and the seller dies before the closing now son refuses to close

We had a closing date while waiting to close the title company did a title search and sellers son was on the deed. They son who was out of the country was contacted and he sent a POW back to title company for the sister to act as his POW and sign for him at closing. Mom had surgery and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Banking and Business Law for Missouri on
Q: thy messed up my car loan.

On 03/06/2024, I financed a 2019 Mustang GT. My credit needs work as I am young and simply have not established credit. Anyway, I was approved, signed all the paperwork, and made a nice downpayment. The rate I signed for was 17% for 48 months, and this was through Westlake. I had to have the car... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Missouri on
Q: In Missouri, can my employer request my jury duty check to be used for reimbursement if said employer paid me?

Our company pays us the day's wages when we have jury duty but ask for any compensation check (for appearance only) but given to them as partial reimbursement. I'm ok with this, I just wanted to make sure this was legal in my state.

1 Answer | Asked in Collections for Missouri on
Q: I've been served a garnishment without a judge or sheriff's deputy or going to court is it legal

Thus attorney signed his name and gave this unsigned legal document to my job for an car dept 17 years ago.

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Apr 9, 2024

Hire an attorney to take a look at the garnishment and court docket. Garnishments get issued through the court on request from a judgment creditor. I’ve never heard of an attorney trying to serve a fake garnishment on an employer. If that is true, you have legal remedies to assess.

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law and Business Law for Missouri on
Q: Can a preschool director be charged with fraud for misusing scholarship funds intended for a low income student?

The director of a nonprofit preschool organization was given scholarship funds by a business sponsor intended for a low income student to pay their tuition. She, instead, kept these scholarships and used them for other purposes (the purposes she used them for have not been made known). She kept... View More

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answered on Apr 10, 2024

Yes, a preschool director who misuses scholarship funds intended for a low-income student can potentially be charged with fraud in Missouri. This situation may constitute fraud because:

1. The director was entrusted with the scholarship funds for a specific purpose (to pay the tuition of a...
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