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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Louisiana on
Q: searching for an attorney to file a writ of mandamus
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Jan 28, 2022

Justia is not a lawyer referral service.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Louisiana on
Q: My son was forced to plead guilty to a charge that he wasn’t even arrested for . How can I seek justice
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Jan 26, 2022

You should have hired a criminal attorney for him before he plead. Now a criminal attorney would have to withdraw his plea.

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can city police officer legally pull someone over outside city limits after a natural disaster for seatbelt violation
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Sep 19, 2021

Yes but they probably won't appear in court.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Louisiana on
Q: could a person be charged with possession of a firearm if someone says you have one but the police didnt recover one
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Jul 31, 2021

The state will have a hard time making a felon in posession of a firearm case. if they have no firearm. Hire a criminal lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Civil Litigation and Constitutional Law for Louisiana on
Q: What can someone2 do?

If someone1 sold their property to someone2 , and someone1 went to the judge and said that someone2 had stole property ??

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Jul 26, 2021

Get a criminal attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law for Louisiana on
Q: What is my defense or course of legal action I need to take if some is claiming /putting a false charge on me?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 12, 2021

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. There's no universal answer to your question - an attorney will need to know more about the charges or claims you mention. You could be better off reaching out to criminal attorneys (if this involves a criminal... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Constitutional Law for Louisiana on
Q: What form do I file and how do I obtain it to get child support off my little brother if he terminated his rights.
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Mar 1, 2021

He can't terminates his rights and there is no form. Hire a child support lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Constitutional Law for Louisiana on
Q: What louisiana statute covers 2 vehicles passing on the left at the same time on a 2 lane highway

I was followed through the pass by an officer who happened to be travelling behind me. He passed the same vehicle that I did at the same time that I did and proceeded to write me a speeding ticket.

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Nov 18, 2020

Hire a traffic court lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Cannabis & Marijuana Law, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for Louisiana on
Q: Is there any and where do I look for case law to get a better idea of my chances of avoiding the felony/sentence

I was a passenger in a car I was helping transport back to Texas that I was legally borrowing to do repairs to. The driver (I just met) was hired by vehicle owner to help me make the trip, and unbeknownst to me in possession of meth and a R/X pill/s (of which we were both charged because it was... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Sep 11, 2020

You need to hire a criminal attorney to develop a defense. Do NOT give anyone a statement.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Constitutional Law for Louisiana on
Q: If my appted atty request Discovery and the prosecution doesn't include evidence that it holds, is it admissable later?

Prosecution possessed but didn't include lab results in the Motion of Discovery. Prosecution also requested 3 different pretrial dates claiming to be waiting on lab results. When the defendant was presented labs, they were dated and received by the prosecution before a motion of discovery... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Sep 6, 2020

It may be ineffective assistance. Consult with an appellate attorney quickly.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Education Law for Louisiana on
Q: Do teachers have to catheterize a student if they are not comfortable or scared to do so?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 14, 2020

An Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. As a general matter nationwide, if a teacher or teacher's aide has been trained in the procedure and parental permission in on file, they could be required - but a Louisiana employment attorney could offer... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Consumer Law for Louisiana on
Q: How do I join this class action lawsuit?

The Google incognito mode lawsuit?

Adam Savett
Adam Savett
answered on Jun 8, 2020

This is a brand new case that was just filed last week.

There is no settlement, no judgement, nothing to claim at this point.

Class action cases take time, often 2-5 years from the time they are filed until they are resolved.

And there is no guarantee that the case will be...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Louisiana on
Q: What can I do about my friend being in jail for over a month and not being arraigned?

He was arrested on March 9th for Obstruction of Justice. His bond is $100,000. That's crazy!!!! Is there anything I can do????

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Apr 5, 2020

Hire a criminal lawyer for him before he contacts Covid 19.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Louisiana on
Q: Illegal search (I messed up on my first question)

The cops were called to my home because of an argument between my spouse. They were beating on the door and screaming for us to come out. My spouse opened the door and had their tasers pointed at my spouse. So he took a step back because he got nervous. They yanked him out of our home onto the... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Jan 3, 2020

Ah, now you have a bad search. Hire a criminal defense attorney

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law for Louisiana on
Q: Is this illegal search?

My spouse and I had gotten into an argument, the cops were called to our home. When they got to our house they heard us yelling back and forth. When my husband opened the door they had tasers pointed at him so he did take a step back because he was scared. They jerked him out of the house house and... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Jan 3, 2020

If no one was arrested, what are you going to do? Sue for emotional distress? Good luck.. was it legal? No.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law for Louisiana on
Q: I was arrested for 2 counts of distribution of 1 gram of meth. First time offender. What do the new laws state.

I am a first time offender. Wasn't even busted by the cops. It was a snitch. My bond was 60,000.

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 17, 2019

Can't tell what you are asking. You need to hire a criminal attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for Louisiana on
Q: Is carrying an unloaded firearm in a backpack considered concealed carry or transportation of a firearm in Louisiana?

*With the ammunition in a separate compartment*

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 11, 2019

It is concealed carry.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law for Louisiana on
Q: How can I get review of newly discovered evidence that shows I was sentenced based on false
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Nov 27, 2019

A criminal attorney can file for post conviction relief.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Louisiana on
Q: If you have a PO on someone. Can they stand outside your window and video record you .
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Nov 15, 2019

No. Call the police and show them your protective order.

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