In a case involving domestic abuse battery where I sustained a head injury, my spouse, to whom I've been married for over 14 years, took my cell phone and money I earned from a construction job. The phone was later found in her possession. A police report has been filed. Can my spouse be... View More

I attempted to purchase a car online that was advertised for $300 down and $3,000 upon delivery. However, I ended up paying an additional $4,200 for unexpected fees related to stamps and insurance. Additionally, they asked for another $500 to deliver the car, which I could not pay. When I requested... View More

I was involved in a vehicle accident while riding my bicycle and was hit by a car. The police report and the driver place the fault on me, and I received a citation for failure to yield on a private roadway, leading to a $180 fine. However, a work crew that witnessed the incident stated that it was... View More

I would like to know if it is lawful to use flashing blue and red rear lights on a bicycle in Louisiana. The statutes R.S. 32:1(1), 32:1(107), and 32:318(F.2) mention that an "authorized emergency vehicle" can include a private vehicle, and a bicycle is defined as a vehicle but not a... View More

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answered on Mar 31, 2025

Under Louisiana law, the use of flashing blue and red lights on bicycles is not permissible for private citizens. While you correctly note that bicycles are defined as vehicles under Louisiana statutes, they do not qualify as "authorized emergency vehicles" merely by being used in... View More

I recently discovered that Medicaid has been paying my Medicare premiums under SLMB for years without my knowledge. A Medicaid representative mentioned I might be entitled to a large reimbursement. However, he noted that Social Security might only reimburse me back to when the switch from SLMB to... View More

I recently received a letter stating that I owe over $3,000 in unpaid parole fees, even though I was released from parole in 2021 and complied with all my conditions. Now I'm being threatened with asset seizure. Can you tell me in what year Louisiana passed RS 15.571.21 allowing the Department... View More

I was hit on my bicycle by a driver who claimed she didn't see me while I was crossing the roadway from a restaurant parking lot. Before I made it to the other side, I was struck. The police officer issued me a $180 ticket for failure to yield in a private driveway without speaking to me or... View More

I have raised my son for the past 2, almost 3 years without any financial, medical, or school-related help from his other parent. I am now filing for divorce and there are no previous custody arrangements or court cases involved. What are my chances of winning a custody battle in court?

I co-own sheep with another person, but they have been left on my property in Louisiana for two years without any written agreements. We communicated via text, and I've paid expenses for electricity and water. Is it lawful for me to sell the sheep if there's no partnership agreement?

I owe a person $33,000, and I have been paying him $600 monthly since December 2024 after settling a portion through bankruptcy. Today, I received legal documents regarding a sheriff sale on my home, which I don't owe him anything on. What steps can I take to dispute or prevent the sheriff sale?

Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 27, 2025

Go get a complete copy of the file and take it to your lawyer immediately. More information from the file is needed to properly answer this question.

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I took my 8-year-old son to our family doctor, who diagnosed him with a virus and prescribed ivermectin, which I requested based on my belief in its effectiveness. However, when I went to Walgreens to fill the prescription, the pharmacy refused to fill it, claiming my doctor had canceled it, which... View More

I was approved for SNAP benefits and received a letter on 12/7/2023 from the Department of Fraud and Recovery Unit stating that I was overpaid by $3,048 in benefits due to an agency error from 6/2023 to 11/2023 because I failed to provide verification by the due date of 6/29/2023. My application... View More

I am currently incarcerated in Terrebonne Parish Jail and have separate legal issues with pending court dates in Terrebonne Parish, Lafourche Parish, and Jefferson County, Missouri. How can I request to have these court dates scheduled concurrently while I am locked up in Terrebonne Parish? I have... View More

I received two fines for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, specifically a grinder. I have a certification of approval for medical marijuana use, but I didn't have a physical medical marijuana card at the time, just my ID. The marijuana amount was within the legal limit, but the... View More

My mother recently passed away without leaving a will. Her husband of 30 years has been driving her vehicle, which is solely in her name. How can he transfer the title to his name? My mother was also survived by her three children, of whom he is not the father, and no probate proceedings have been... View More

Christie Tournet
answered on Mar 25, 2025

The process by which the title to all community, and separate property, if any, gets transferred to the intestate heirs (no Will) is by a succession in the Parish where your Mother lived/was domiciled. For community property, the surviving spouse receives a legal usufruct and the children receive... View More

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I was a passenger in my own vehicle when another person who was driving caused an accident. I don't have insurance, but the police allowed me to leave the scene without citing or charging me. No one was hurt, except for a woman who went to the hospital as a precaution. Both vehicles involved... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Mar 25, 2025

Based on your post, I doubt you would go to jail and/or be threatened with jail. As for legal trouble, there is the possibility of traffic citations being issued to you although generally they are issued at the scene. Another possibility is a civil claim being made against you depending on the... View More

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My boyfriend has been in jail since last Wednesday for missing a court date related to his probation or parole. Currently, he's facing charges for prohibited acts under Schedule II penalties and had been on the run for a year before being incarcerated. If his probation or parole is revoked due... View More

I have a video recording of someone agreeing to give me money. In the video, the terms of the agreement were clear, and the person acknowledged accepting the transaction. Is this video sufficient to be considered legally binding in Louisiana?

Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Mar 24, 2025

More information is needed but I do not think the video, by itself, is enough. It is not self-proving and is hearsay (out of court statement intended for the truth of the matter). As such, at a minimum, context and testimony sufficient to show that the video is authentic and reliable would be... View More

I paid off a repossessed truck for a friend, with the total payment amounting to $7,608. Despite the payment, I did not receive the title, which is in his name, and we've only had a verbal agreement. My friend made payments until July, totaling $2,350, but the payments have stopped. I... View More

I want to sue my brother, who is the executor of our mother's estate, to sell our mother's vacant house. Myself and my other two siblings agree to the sale, but our fourth sibling, who lived in the house, is now using estate funds to pay for utilities and expenses that will be divided... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Mar 24, 2025

I recommend that you (and the siblings in agreement with you) consult with a probate attorney or 2 of your choice to discuss your concerns and desires as to this situation-----after said consult, y'all can then decide the best way to proceed----whether it is to have your brother pay your fair... View More