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Q: Can a mental health patient file a complaint against an officer for harassment and misleading conduct in Arkansas?

A 42-year-old mentally disabled woman, who receives disability checks, was pulled over for a traffic violation and given a ticket falsely stating 'no search' and 'no passengers.' The officer harassed her afterward by repeatedly calling, threatening to file a warrant unless she... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Public Benefits and Social Security for Arkansas on
Q: Am I owed disability back pay after incarceration (2013-2019) and how to reinstate benefits?

I was on disability benefits from 2007 and got incarcerated from 2013 to 2019, at which point my benefits stopped. Upon my release, I was not aware that I needed to notify the Social Security Administration, and when I reached out to reinstate my benefits, I was told I didn't qualify. The... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law, Civil Litigation and Public Benefits for Arkansas on
Q: Who is responsible for covering ER bills during incarceration?

In 2021, while incarcerated in the County Jail, I had a medical emergency and was taken to the ER. I had private insurance, but it was denied because I was incarcerated. The jail claims I was released during my hospital visit, which I can prove is false since I was taken back to jail afterward.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Elder Law, Estate Planning and Public Benefits for Arkansas on
Q: Need advice on managing mother's house for Medicaid eligibility in AR without selling.

My mother lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and has been unable to care for herself for over a year due to frequent hospital and rehab visits. She's currently staying in a program at Washington Regional Hospital but is being moved to a nursing home, which she isn't entirely comfortable... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Public Benefits for Arkansas on
Q: How do you remove a administrative board?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 18, 2024

A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on their rules, or internal procedures - administrative board covers many areas and settings. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Public Benefits for Arkansas on
Q: 59 year of age disabled living in public housing on a fixed income of 914.00 monthly goes back to college on a grant is

The grant money consider income per HUD

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answered on Aug 30, 2023

Grants for educational purposes are generally not considered as income for the purposes of determining eligibility and rent calculations in federally subsidized housing programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This includes programs like public housing... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Collections, Constitutional Law and Public Benefits for Arkansas on
Q: Someone wrote a book about my life and crime. It's even titled after me. I didn't consent.

Can I get compensated for them using me in a story it label me ignorant and poor.

John Espinosa
John Espinosa
answered on May 28, 2018

This question doesn't belong in any of these categories. You may have a civil cause of action for defamation. You should consult with a litigation attorney who specializes in defamation. Here is some more information about defamation:... View More

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