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answered on Mar 19, 2020
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently gave guidance on this issue and stated that it is permissible, under the current situation, due to the community spread of the Coronavirus, for an employer to take an employee's temperature. However, employers actions related to the... View More 
answered on Mar 19, 2020
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently gave guidance on this issue and stated that it is permissible, under the current situation, due to the community spread of the Coronavirus, for an employer to take an employee's temperature. However, employers actions related to the... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2019
Youth court is separate from circuit court and special rules concern charges that are bound from circuit court to youth court. Without more facts, this is a difficult question to answer. I recommend you contact a Mississippi criminal defense attorney to discuss this further. I would be happy to... View More
A 24 hour hold was placed on the individual and a $5000 bond posted. A court date is scheduled for Dec 11th. Would it be a fine or jail time?
answered on Oct 29, 2019
First, you should consult a criminal defense lawyer concerning this charge. As to your question about whether a conviction would result in a fine or jail time, the statute in question states, "the fine not to exceed one hundred dollars, and the imprisonment not to exceed six months in the... View More
From what I have heard Bill 518 is an amendment for habitual offenders with enhancements in Ms.
answered on Oct 29, 2019
The laws in Mississippi surrounding habitual offenders are complex and require expertise in the practice area of criminal law to be able to answer this question.
Specific to your question, House Bill 518 was titled the "Mississippi Access to Health Care and Patient Choice Act"... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2019
At Chhabra & Gibbs, P.A., we handle cases similar to this on a daily basis. As Tim said, you should start by contacting a lawyer, preferably one licensed in Mississippi that is experienced with these types of cases, to begin discussing your potential claim. Most lawyers use an intake procedure... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2019
Only way I could see this affecting your parole is if you broke your lease and moved without letting your Parole Officer know of your new address. I would consult a Mississippi attorney to attempt to further delve into the situation.
Hello guys - I am a young woman from humble beginnings living with a disability since age 2 - who one day was blessed enough to be awarded a prestigious US department of States scholarship. While in the US I founded a nonprofit, that will later help me drive changes in my land. I left the US years... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2019
There are certain visa options that are different than the B1/B2 visa which would allow you to come to the United States to work with your non-profit, but many have limited circumstances in which they apply. I would consult an attorney who is well versed in these issues to discuss further.
My question is the officer give me the date to appear in court
But instead of going there, can I call at the phone and accept the charge of those 3 tickets the total charge.
Or do I have to back to court in Mississippi .?
answered on Jul 21, 2019
Most counties in Mississippi will allow you to waive appearance and pay the tickets in full in order to avoid coming back to Mississippi. Depending on the circumstances, this could be an option for you. I would contact a Mississippi attorney to discuss this further.
I'm in a different state. Just looking for any help I can get.
answered on Jul 21, 2019
The speedy trial right needs to be invoked by the defendant (your brother) and hopefully already was invoked at the time of his initial appearance. However, it is routine in certain counties for a defendant to wait beyond 270 days to obtain a trial.
Depending on his charges, he could ask... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2019
In short, her B1/B2 visa was given to her for tourist purposes. In order to get that visa, she had to show that she had non-immigrant intent, which means she did not intend to stay in the United States permanently.
This is important, because if she tried to adjust status while still in the... View More
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