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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Louisiana on
Q: Right to Counsel? What dose that actually mean in criminal court. If appointed an attorney, what are responsibilities

Of the IDB ,

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Oct 10, 2021

Responsibilities of IDB attorney is same as private attorney

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can I drop charges against my brother for unauthorized use of a moveable in the syate of louisiana?
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Oct 7, 2021

Yes. Call the district attorney and request a drop charge form.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Domestic Violence for Louisiana on
Q: I just got a tpo on my ex. What happens if he doesn't get served and still harasses

I'm in Louisiana, he's in Georgia.

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Oct 7, 2021

You can get a private process server.

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Louisiana on
Q: How do I get help with a divorce.. been separated about 9 years
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Oct 7, 2021

Hire a divorce lawyer.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Probate for Louisiana on
Q: Can me and my sister Sue the person who had POA and used my mother's money to purchase a house and vehicles can we Sue

She put the house and vehicles in her own name not our mothers. Our mother just died September 6th of this year what can we do to get our inheritance back?

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Oct 5, 2021

Hire a Successions attorney.

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Louisiana on
Q: I was driving down the interstate and noticed a cop sitting outside their jurisdiction

Cool sitting outside his jurisdiction followed me until I was in his jurisdiction to pull me over for tint. I asked why he was sitting outside his jurisdiction and he replied that he had to turn around somewhere

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Oct 4, 2021

Cop being a jerk. Hire a traffic court lawyer and take a picture of where he was sitting.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Louisiana on
Q: Is it legal in the state of Louisiana, g For a k9 to make traffic stops,

Mom.was stoped they have her a ticket for no dl and exp inspection three days later we hear from folks at the store the cop telling people she got 9 felony drug posseeion charges even put it in paper. Now they took her prescription pill bottke that she had a few vitamins and blood pressure pills... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Oct 4, 2021

She needs a criminal defense attorney to review her cases.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Louisiana on
Q: My husband being charged with cruelty to a juvenile for my child can he go to jail if we’re married
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Sep 30, 2021

Yes he can go to jail if you or married or not and whether he is the father or not. He needs a criminal lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Business Law, Gaming and Gov & Administrative Law for Louisiana on
Q: Are you required to disclose if you were arrested but never convicted or plead guilty?

I was arrested a while back for marijuana possession and went through a diversion program and the arrest was expunged. What should I do if I forgot to disclose that in filing for a permit with the Mississippi State gaming association as part of an internal auditor application?

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Sep 30, 2021

Even if charge refused and diversion completed, your lawyer needs to FILE a Motion to expunge the arrest.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Louisiana on
Q: Our grand daughter is 14 will be 15 next month the boy is 15 gonna be 16 in nov , he just got kicked out of school,

Our granddaughter wants to keep the baby can we force the to give up for adoption since neither cannot afford the baby! Can we talk to a judge about forced abortion? The boys mother leaves him home alone at night while she works, dad not involved and has another daughter she doesn’t raise either!... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Sep 28, 2021

Neither of these children are fit to raise a child. However you can neither put their eventual baby up for adoption or impose an abortion on a minor without consent of that minor.

IF however your granddaughter wises..up in the future, THEN the child can be placed for adoption later or...
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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Louisiana on
Q: If I am my son's legal father in louisiana, can his mother have me removed from the birth certificate?

His mother and I are not married, but have been living together since before he was born. He is now 7. We both signed the birth certificate and the AOP at the hospital. She now doesn't want me to be his father, but no one else will claim him. I want to be his dad. Can she make me prove it... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Sep 28, 2021

She can file a Petition to Disavow. If you are the biological father, then you are fine as long as you pay support and make an effort to see your child regularly. If you are not the biological father, then signing the birth certificate does not substitute for a legal adoption and you are out.

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2 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Louisiana on
Q: What can I do to get help with incessantly barking dogs at night?

This has been going on for over 2 years. Speaking to the owners, repeatedly, and having to call both the Glenmora Police Department and Rapides Parish Sherriff's Department Subsation in Glenmora, repeatedly, has not brought any relief. I'm a disabled veteran on chemotherapy and being able... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Sep 27, 2021

Call Animal Control.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Louisiana on
Q: If my co-defendant have a petition in court does that petition affect me
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Sep 26, 2021

Your question does not provide enough information to answer the question. Hire a criminal attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Louisiana on
Q: Is it ok for me to take a prescription weight loss medication if I am in a custody battle

The custody case is related to history of substance abuse. I just don’t want this used against me in court. I have a valid prescription but I’m scared to take it. Is it ok?

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Sep 26, 2021

If you have a prescription, you are fine.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Louisiana on
Q: When pulled over with switched plates is it a jailable offense
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Sep 26, 2021

Yes and you need a criminal attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Louisiana on
Q: Is it legal for a company to fire you from your job And hold your paycheck after you have been in a vehicle accident

I was the driver. The rest of the passengers had 2 days off with pay and i was fired and they held my paycheck in retaliation. Everyone eles received there paycheck / direct deposit

I was cited for unsafe lane change but giving the fact that traffic lights and street signs were not working... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Sep 26, 2021

You need an employment attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Louisiana on
Q: Me and my boyfriend got into a fight and he got in my face and said some very nasty things and hit him.Will I go to jail

My boyfriend was screaming at me in my face while I was holding our 3 month old baby and I kept telling him to back up and get out my face but he wouldn't so I slapped him with my child in my arms. As soon as I did that I did lay my child down in her bed because even after that he still didnt... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Sep 26, 2021

Hire an attorney. Move. I think you will be charged.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Louisiana on
Q: Is it legal for the law to arrest you for burglary if they didn’t catch you on the premises

Your car was parked at address of burglary but you were not there

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Sep 26, 2021

They can arrest you if they have probable cause.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Louisiana on
Q: Who should I report this to if my neighbors pit bull killed my dog on their property?

The pit bulls aren't in cages or on a leash. My dog wandered near my neighbors yard and their 2 pit bulls tore my dog up. Who can I contact for this? What do I do?

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Sep 25, 2021

1) Make a criminal complaint with Sheriff's and Animal Control.

2) Put up fence for any dogs you may own in future.

3) Take pictures.

4) File suit with the Justice of the Peace for purchase price for your dog and any vet bills.

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Louisiana on
Q: I have a daughter we share custody. And I have a question.

Her father has a crazy work schedule and it changes often. I am not working and I am available 24/7. I am willing and able to keep her on all the days he works and he can have her any day he’s off and he is available to have her. But he wants to do one week he has her and one week I have her and... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Sep 22, 2021

You can hire a custody lawyer to modify custody. But if your child is over age 5, you are obligated to contribute to her support.

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