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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Mississippi on
Q: Can employer legally force employees to do Temperature reading before each work day is started
Marshall J Goff
Marshall J Goff
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

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Mississippi on
Q: Can a employer legally require Employees to take a temperature reading before each work day?
Marshall J Goff
Marshall J Goff
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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: If my case is in youth court does the city supposed to drop the charges
Marshall J Goff
Marshall J Goff
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

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Q: 97 - 35- 9 MS state statute Is there any jail or prison time

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?

Marshall J Goff
Marshall J Goff
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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: Has the laws in Ms changed or been amended for habitual offenders with enhancements as in Bill 518?

From what I have heard Bill 518 is an amendment for habitual offenders with enhancements in Ms.

Marshall J Goff
Marshall J Goff
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"...
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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Small Claims for Mississippi on
Q: What can I do if I fall out of my wheelchair On jatran bus because they didn’t have seatbelts
Marshall J Goff
Marshall J Goff
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

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Probate for Mississippi on
Q: I am on parol in Mississippi I broke my least and landlord said I owe $5600 is this effect anything
Marshall J Goff
Marshall J Goff
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Mississippi on
Q: Foreign national, CEO and founder of a US 501c3 nonprofit - What are my immigration options other than B1 visa?

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

Marshall J Goff
Marshall J Goff
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Mississippi on
Q: Yesterday IV got 3 ticket..in Mississippi. but I live in texas. 1. Speed 2. No proff of insurance 3. careless driving

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 .?

Marshall J Goff
Marshall J Goff
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: My brother has been locked up for 9 months. Hasn't been indicted yet. Court date is in Sept. What happens after his 270?

I'm in a different state. Just looking for any help I can get.

Marshall J Goff
Marshall J Goff
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...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Oregon on
Q: My Colombian wife is visiting on a B1/B2 tourist visa. Will she have to leave to apply and do the fiancee visa process?
Marshall J Goff
Marshall J Goff
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...
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