Standing on my porch. The officers asked if they could come inside the house. I told them no, and pushed the screen door shut . I was then immediately grabbed by the officers and threw me down the steps and immediately grabbed my arms , hit me in the head . TAZED me I my lower back And because my... Read more »
answered on Jun 23, 2022
From the looks of it, you may actually have a civil rights case against the law enforcement agency that conducted the arrest. Your best bet is going to be to contact an experienced lawyer to further discuss the details surrounding your arrest. Feel free to reach out to any lawyer on here by... Read more »
Judge Trial
answered on May 1, 2022
I bench trial occurs when a party waives their right to a jury trial, and allows a particular matter to proceed to trial with just the judge, meaning that the judge makes all decisions regarding the law AND concerning facts.
I withdrew my guilty plea and prepared to walk out of court, the public defender and prosecution team came to me and told me the judge would suspend time from my sentence which the public defender previously stated, but when I finished the plea the judge didn't suspend time, am I entitled to... Read more »
answered on Apr 2, 2022
This is something that happens quite a good bit. Unfortunately, even though the prosecution and the defender may agree to a particular recommendation, the judge is not required to accept that recommendation. Usually, during the plea hearing, the judge will ask a series of questions to make sure... Read more »
I plead guilty but had a change of heart and withdrew the plea, I was about to walk out of court and the prosecution team and public defender came to me saying the judge would suspend time, but when I went back to plea he gave the maximum time offered from prosecution.
answered on Apr 2, 2022
This is something that happens quite a good bit. Unfortunately, even though the prosecution and the defender may agree to a particular recommendation, the judge is not required to accept that recommendation. Usually, during the plea hearing, the judge will ask a series of questions to make sure... Read more »
Judge instructed prosecution to use my plea against me if I wished to go to trial shortly after I withdrew the plea. As I was about to walk out of court, my public defender and the prosecution team told me I should go forward with the plea, and the judge would suspend time off my sentence when... Read more »
answered on Apr 2, 2022
This is something that happens quite a good bit. Unfortunately, even though the prosecution and the defender may agree to a particular recommendation, the judge is not required to accept that recommendation. Usually, during the plea hearing, the judge will ask a series of questions to make sure... Read more »
I am in desperate need of help. I am being held in Marshall County Ms and my civil and constitutional rights are being grossly violated along with other inmates. The showers and plumbing have drainage issues and always back up. We have no access to light the lights in the cells do not work and... Read more »
answered on Mar 11, 2022
You may want to consider either you or your family contacting an experienced criminal defense and constitutional lawyer to get on board and handle the criminal matter and the civil rights violations. Feel free to reach out to any lawyer on here by clicking the contact information next to their... Read more »
Nobody will return my calls or help me and now I have a court date on bogus charges because I told
answered on Feb 9, 2022
From the looks of it, you will need to first hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer to defend you on the bogus charges, since the remainder of your case may end up hinging on the outcome of that.
He was sentenced to life without parole in Mississippi. 4 of his first amendment rights were violated and evidence came up missing during trial. What steps should we take to get his sentence reduced?
answered on Dec 21, 2021
There is very little in terms of getting his sentenced reduced if he was found guilty for murder. Given what you have said, it may be worth it to look into a motion for post conviction relief, assuming that his lawyer has exhausted all appeals.
answered on Dec 6, 2021
Typically, you or your attorney can get a copy of your discovery by formally requesting it from the other side, at which point the other side is obligated to provide a copy.
My baby is in NICU. MSCps took custody this week. I have called hospital every single day since she was born to check on her. They have restricted the hospital on giving me, her mother, any info. I have done andor currently everything they have asked. They said bc they havent heard my voice in... Read more »
answered on Oct 10, 2021
Yes, you have the right, as her mother, to receive medical information of your child, unless you were using that information in an inappropriate manner. If CPS continues to interfere with this right, you may have to contact the social worker’s supervision or go to court and ask that any such... Read more »
answered on Sep 30, 2021
Ideally, it should have been done. That being said, I would encourage you to consider reaching out to lawyer experienced with criminal law and personal injury, as cases like this tend to have components of both areas.
answered on Jul 16, 2021
Yes, they can, and it happens quite a lot more often that people realize. Usually, whenever a witness does something like that, they are putting their credibility at risk.
I have a lock on the door I was asleep with the door shut. They came in I was naked they uncovered me twice knowing I had no weapons and no clothes on
answered on Jul 5, 2021
Provided that the warrant was a valid warrant, then law enforcement would be able to search that room with very little exception. That being said, the warrant validity could be challenged, especially if they presented false or misleading information to secure the warrant.
This family member had paid a year worth in advance of payments and still have two months remaining when I took the car back because she refused to get insurance in her name so it was in my name and we had a agreement a handshake agreement that no one wants to drive the vehicle besides her and I... Read more »
answered on Apr 19, 2021
A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It's difficult to predict what could happen in this situation because it is a somewhat unconventional way to sell or transfer a car. There are some loose ends here in terms of ownership, insurance, and... Read more »
answered on Nov 22, 2020
Typically not. If a person is being unlawfully arrested, then Mississippi law explains that there is a right to defend oneself and others from that unlawful arrest. The tricky part is establishing that the underlying arrest was done illegally (i.e., without probable cause, maliciously, etc.).
Basically I had a warrant because someone either driving my car, or with a car like mines was running from highway patrol.. so I have all these tickets, but I have witnesses that was with me the whole time. Between my tag being stole the day before, and dropping my car off at the body shop... Read more »
answered on May 16, 2020
I would still contact a lawyer. Most lawyers on here, myself included, offer free consultations to see how we can help out, and may be willing to work with you.
That being said, if you have the witnesses and documentation, that should be enough to establish reasonable doubt so that you... Read more »
What can I do? All I have is pain and suffering. She's dating a alcoholic and a pot head.
answered on Mar 22, 2020
Unfortunately, there is nothing legally that you can do as far as seeking pain and suffering from either the ex girlfriend or the child's father. That being said, if the child turns out to be yours, then you would have parental rights that would attach.
The excesivevforce lawsuit was taken on by an attorney from Jackson MS he recently closed the case in the middle of the demand letter.without a good reason why is that he had higher and better cases to work on .i am still in as and dumbfounded I've already sent a letter to the Mississippi Bar... Read more »
answered on Feb 29, 2020
You should definitely reach out to another lawyer about the case to discuss further. I'd be curious to know whether the other lawyer brought the case under the tort claims act or under a 1983 theory. Regardless, you need to reach out to a lawyer ASAP, as there are some very particular strict... Read more »
answered on Sep 25, 2019
The not-straight-forward answer is that they shouldn't ever... BUT there are circumstances when a teacher or any other adult may be justified in physically restraining a student. A teacher is responsible for the welfare of all the student in their charge. If they used force to prevent an... Read more »
& file it with the court?
answered on Aug 24, 2019
This is something you must consult with a Mississippi attorney about, but your question remains open for three weeks. As a general matter, if someone deliberately includes false information in court documents, knowing it to be false and knowing the court will rely on it, that could be a form of... Read more »
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