Courts in Louisiana are not 100% uniform in how they will grant a divorce, especially if you are not represented. My advice is to call the local bar association and see if they can provide any assistance to you, or if they can recommend an attorney who will meet/consult with you at a reduced rate... View More

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answered on Mar 26, 2024

If you decide to withhold part of next month's rent in Carencro, LA to cover repair costs you've already paid, you should be aware that this action can be risky. Landlords typically expect full rent payment on the due date, and withholding any portion without explicit legal approval or... View More

You need to review your lease, if you have one, to determine whether or not you can proceed in the manner you deisre. Normally, unless you have the landlord's permission to decrease that month's rent due to the payment of the bill, you have to pay your monthly rent or you are in breach... View More

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answered on Mar 26, 2024

Your legal rights in this situation depend largely on the specifics of the written permission your grandmother gave you and the property laws in your area. If the document granted you the right to live on the property without conditions or for a set period of time, you might have grounds to contest... View More

Your post is unclear however the gist is what right do you have to be on the property? Is it written and if so, what are the terms? If there are no terms, then I would assume the owner has every right to ask that you leave and if you fail to do so then you are subject to eviction.

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answered on Mar 20, 2024

Yes, if someone is refusing to sign over a car title to you, especially after a sale where you have paid for the car and have proof of such transaction, you have the right to take legal action. This typically involves filing a lawsuit in small claims court or the appropriate jurisdiction, depending... View More

Short version is hire a traffic ticket lawyer in the area where the ticket was issued to negotiate a resolution. If you are not sure where the ticket was issued, I suspect if you contact motor vehicles in Texas they can tell you whre in Louisiaina the ticket was issued. If oyu hire a traffic... View More

Can they charge or file a bill of information? They can but it most likely would be defective if they do not have a victim alleged in the bill/charge. That said, if there is no victim and/or no evidence, then the State would not be able to convict ---I would strongly have one involved in this... View More

The state can always charge you. If the issue is proof of an element a trial is required. technical deficiencies can be handled by o motion to quash. the motion to quash if granted would end the prosecution. The ability of the state to prove what they claim is an issue for the jury to decide.

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answered on Mar 14, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Facing charges for the first time can be overwhelming and confusing, but understanding what comes next is a step in the right direction. Besides court, it's important to prepare yourself both legally and personally. Engaging a lawyer experienced in... View More

You need to immediately discuss this with a lawyer in your area. Depending on when the judgment was signed you may have some appellate rights. If the time period has passed for you to exercise those appeallate rights then you have an option or two but it depends on what happened which would best... View More

If the settlement has been signed by a Judge as an Order of the Court or a Judgment of the Court, then return to Court and seek enforcement of the Judgment. If you have an attorney representing you then I advise you to contact said attorney about this. If you did not have an attorney, then please... View More

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answered on Mar 9, 2024

In Louisiana, rubbing a minor's private area would likely be considered sexual battery or molestation of a juvenile, depending on the specific circumstances of the case.

Sexual battery (LA RS 14:43.1):

- Intentional touching of the anus or genitals of the victim by the offender... View More

You can accomplish this via an Act of Donation. If you only do a standard Act of Donation, your wife would not be a party to the mortgage, however your wife would receive whatever it is you are donating (presumably 1/2 interest) subject to the mortgage and/or whatever is in the public record..... View More

You are handling these matters by yourself ---in order to insulate yourself you at a minimum consult with a lawyer in your area to get a better idea of the procedure and process-----and if you so desire (and I do recommend), hire a alawyer to be your representative in this process. He can... View More

No. A bank is not legally required to give a small business loan. SBA loans, which are a type of small business loan guaranteed by the Small Business Administration, have specific lending requirements that banks must follow. Of course, banks offer other types of small business loans as well.... View More

More information is needed to provide a specfici answer----that said, since your post suggests something which already happened and the statute is a criminal statute, I highly recommend that you do not post anything in regards to what happened on a public board such as this-----this cona be... View More

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answered on Mar 3, 2024

In the United States, taking legal action against the post office, which is a federal entity, involves specific challenges and procedures due to its governmental status. Generally, suing the United States Postal Service (USPS) is allowed under certain conditions, primarily through the Federal Tort... View More

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answered on Mar 2, 2024

No, Florida will not issue a commercial driver's license (CDL) to someone who has a current CDL suspension in another state, even if it is for unpaid taxes rather than a driving-related offense.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulates CDLs, and under those regulations... View More

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answered on Mar 1, 2024

It's concerning that your license went from being expired for seven years to suddenly being suspended without any apparent reason or notification. It's essential to gather as much information as possible about the situation, including any communication or documentation you may have... View More