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I got checked out and have an antibiotic. May need to get rabies vaccine if I don’t have proof that this dog was vaccinated. I contacted the owner and she is stalling and lying to me about everything it seems. I am nice, but I did nothing wrong in this situation.
answered on Jan 11, 2021
You may have a case against the dog owner, especially if the dog had previous indications of being violent. If that is the case, then you could potentially sue the owner for damages, to include medical bills and vaccinations. I would highly encourage you to reach out to a personal injury lawyer to... View More 
We had just came in contact with the firearm we were taking it to a dealer to have it checked out and to sell it for owed money from a loan. We ran into a road block.. Neither of us knew it was stolen we were under the impression it was a clean gun. We do not have a criminal record.
answered on Jan 11, 2021
It always depends on the circumstances. In this situation, while you were in possession of a stolen firearm, the prosecutors would have to prove that you either knew or had to reason to know that it was stolen before you could be convicted.
answered on Jan 11, 2021
The short answer is no. Prosecutors have ultimate discretion as to how they present an indictment to a grand jury. That being said, they can go back later and amend an indictment to include an enhancement for habitual offenders.
Ahead of time instead of going in front of court?
answered on Jan 2, 2021
Maybe. However, I would highly encourage you to reach out to a lawyer to see whether there is a way to keep this off of your record.
I had got into a car accident that wasn’t my fault but I didn’t have insurance and license at the time but I have my license and insurance now and I have court in feb. since I don’t stay where I had the accident at can I just pay the fine and don’t go to court.
answered on Jan 2, 2021
You can; however, sometimes, the Court may be more lenient if you gather the necessary documentation before your court date. I would also highly encourage you to speak with a lawyer concerning the wreck. If the wreck was not your fault, and instead was caused by someone else, then that may mean... View More
If a person convicted of DUI-death, was released on good behavior, and had a parole violation due to not checking in with po so had a first time revocation and was sentenced to 6 more years. But no new crime was committed, would the new sentence be considered violent or non violent? Trying to... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2020
Typically, this would be considered violent, since it resulted in a death, which means that the person would likely serve the entire 6 years if it was imposed by the court.
Money has been takin from where i Work and i would like to get ahead of this thing. No Questions have been asked yet.
answered on Dec 28, 2020
Never give the prosecution its case if you do not have to. You're thinking about things the right way; however, you need to reach out to a criminal defense lawyer ASAP so that they can guide you through the process and discuss the facts of your case.
answered on Dec 28, 2020
It's really going to depend on the language in the child support order; however, since your son has reached the age of majority, he will need to sue his father for the back child support within a certain time frame, otherwise he will not be able to collect the back child support.
After the driver struck me, he proceeded to accelerate into my truck trying to flee while I was standing on the outside of his truck making sure him and his passenger were okay and also trying to get his insurance information.
answered on Dec 28, 2020
You may end up being eligible for compensation since he was trying to flee. Typically, in these situations, there will be some interplay between the compensation act and the insurance company. I would highly recommend that you reach out to a lawyer that has experience in both areas so that they can... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2020
It sounds like the overall sentence would be 8 years, with three to serve; however, without actually seeing the sentencing order, it is hard to determine how much time would actually be served. From my initial glance of what you are saying, it sounds like there would be no time to serve, and... View More
I have a possession of a controlled substance charge. My lawyer had it moved from municipal court to circuit Court. I have not been able to speak with him for very long to ask why. Would that mean there would be a jury? It is my first felony charge. I have a few prior misdemeanors
answered on Dec 14, 2020
It sounds like your lawyer waived your preliminary hearing so that your case could be bound over to the grand jury. Without more information, it's rather hard to answer this question. As to whether there would be a jury, yes, if it is going to be in the circuit court, that would mean that... View More
Prior, I sure it’s from the chemicals I worked around and the industrial paint we used, Should the company be held liable for this ??
answered on Nov 28, 2020
There is a very real possibility that the employer could be liable to some extent, as well as the manufacturer of the industrial paint that you used. I would highly encourage you to reach out to an attorney to further discuss. Most lawyers on here, including myself, offer free consultations to see... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2020
It really depends on the circumstances, such as whether it was a stop and frisk or the search occurred in a correctional facility, as well as on other factors. Regardless, it is general policy that a female conduct intrusive searches on females.
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.).
answered on Nov 11, 2020
It really depends on the nature and extent of damages. If this is a situation where your wife suffered from burns and had to seek medical attention, then there may very well be a case there. I would highly encourage you to reach out to a personal injury attorney to further discuss. Most lawyers on... View More
I have a misdemeanor in Hattiesburg, MS. The courthouse where it is located said that it may be eligible for expungement, but that they do not have the paperwork for the petition. The clerk informed me that I would need to write the petition for expungement myself and bring it to file. Are there... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2020
Unfortunately, there are very few, if any, expungement forms available online. Regardless, each expungement is different, and will require a thorough review to make sure that it complies with all of the statutory requirements. It is in your best interest to reach out to a criminal lawyer who has... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2020
No. If you do not have a felony conviction, then you cannot be arrested for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
I have a three year old shoplifting misdemeanor in Mississippi. The charge was supposed to be non-adjudicated following a year, but the charge is still there. To have the record expunged, do I request it through the courthouse in the city where I live or through the courthouse in the city where the... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2020
You would have to request it through the court where you caught the initial charge and that issued the order for non-adjudication.
While incarceration i agreed to allow my son to go live with his dad the judge agreed so my son went from dhs custody to his dads custody i never signed anything giving my rights up or anything i never received copy of any custody paper work now im at of jail my sons dad has bern keep my son from... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2020
You need to get with a family law lawyers ASAP. Assuming that there is paperwork giving you joint legal custody, unless there is something saying that you cannot have the child, then you are entitled to have him in your custody.
answered on Jun 7, 2020
So long as the bond has to do with the indicted case, you should be good to go. Regardless, you may want to consider getting with a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible, as it is not unusual for DAs to try and have the court review the bond immediately upon indictment. Feel free to reach out... View More
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