An employer may not discriminate against employees based on race. Federal and state law prohibits this. Additionally, employers, managers and leaders have an obligation to ensure that employees under their supervision are not participating in discriminatory behavior. Us of the "N" word... View More

It appears you were mislead by whomever told you the law doesn't apply to a signature loan. Recommend you consult with the Legal Assistance Office (part of JAG) at whatever installation to which you're assigned to get personal legal consult, advice and representation. Good luck.

Yes, both simple arson and attempt (so attempted simple arson) were enunciated crimes in Louisiana long before 2007. Not sure what you saw.

1) You don't have a right to employment with this employer.

2) Louisiana is an at-will employment state, which means that an employer can fire an employee for just about any reason or for no reason at all - just not for a reason protected by law.

3) As written previously by my... View More

You don't have a colorable lawsuit or any damages to speak of. Fix the situation with your employer/HR department, etc as soon as possible.

No, you are still considered a minor by law. You can jump out into the world and all of its accompanying responsibilities as an adult once you are 18. Until then, you could consult with a family law attorney to discuss emancipation, but that process would likely take you through your 18th... View More

Your former employer violated no law by releasing the reason for your prior termination to a third party - like a prospective employer.

There are many unknown variables involved in your situation and in response to your inquiry. Consequently, it is not possible to state definitively whether your employer did anything wrong. To name a few - you have not provided information as to the size of your employer (how many employees are... View More

No, both parties need not agree under LA C.Cr.P. Article 713 on the need for a continuance based on peremptory grounds. Such grounds only exist, however, when one party can show that despite due diligence they have been unable to obtain necessary evidence and need more time to do so or a necessary... View More

There are no "court costs" to pay if you pay your traffic ticket prior to the due date on the citation. Typically, there is an identified dollar amount for the kind of citation you received (that may be increased depending on facts - amount of speed over limit for example). There may... View More

You're eligible now for partial GI Bill benefits. Usually, 36 months service is required for full benefits. Take a look at the site pasted below for further, more detailed information pertaining to your question. Thanks for your service.

www.va.gov/education/eligibility

You can still report the vandalism. Law enforcement will still investigate and the issue can still be prosecuted. Written agreements for restitution are evidence of the act itself, so they are helpful to further prosecution.

Yes. Restitution to the victim of property damage is only part of typical punishment for vandalism, but that doesn't negate the criminal act itself. You can still contact law enforcement and report the vandalism, and the person who committed the act of vandalism can still be legally punished... View More

I apologize, but I think you're going to have to provide more information in order to get a meaningful response. What are you shooting at? Where are you shooting - city limits, outside city limits, proximity to a road? What caliber handgun/shotgun/rifle are you shooting? Why are you asking... View More

Anything theoretically "could" be reduced to a misdemeanor. Whether the DA's Office will, in fact, reduce such a charge will depend on many factors - the criminal record of the defendant, the circumstances of the alleged misconduct, the strength of the evidence in support of the... View More

In Louisiana, a felony drug convict is ineligible for SNAP benefits for one year after the completion of all terms of his sentence, including any probation, jail sentence, suspended jail sentence, etc.

In Louisiana, a person with a felony conviction for drug use/possession is ineligible for SNAP benefits for a period of one year after the completion of any sentence imposed as a result of such conviction.

The person in question needs to talk this over with a criminal defense attorney.

A person who, due to mental defect, is unable to understand right from wrong may be found not criminally liable for his actions. Otherwise, mental state is not going to shield a mentally challenged person... View More

I notice that you have not received a response after some amount of time. I suggest you change your approach. By asking for an attorney licensed in both Mississippi and Louisiana who practices particularly in family law AND traffic citations, you have narrowed your pool of potential attorneys... View More

Well, this is unfortunate! This is posted in the criminal section of Justia, but is really more of a property / contract issue.

The ownership of the dog will ultimately boil down to determining the intent between you and your friend when you received the dog. You say the intent was for... View More