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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for Louisiana on
Q: is there any attorney interested in taking a 1983 and 1985 and 14.s1.8.5.1 claim

suit is in u.s district court right now i'm pro se

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Jan 23, 2025

Your best bet here is to use the search for a lawyer tab and search for 1983 and 1985 and civil rights lawyers in your area who handle plaintiff cases----call them directly and see if any are interested in handling your matter. Good luck.

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Legal Malpractice for Louisiana on
Q: Is there a lawyer that can help the plaintiff on this case?

Case 6:24-cv-6151 on pacer.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 27, 2025

As my colleague mentions, if you're seeking a lawyer, one of the resources out there include local or state bar association referrals. You could also check with attorney referral sites. There isn't an attorney referral section here on this site, but the closest thing could be the tab... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Civil Rights and Insurance Bad Faith for Louisiana on
Q: I had a car that was wrecked and paid by insurance. I got a letter that said stop payments. Put it in my name gotsued

Has a car accident, insurance paid. Got a letter from sf that said do not make anymore payments. Put it in my name. I owned the car. 2 months later i got a letter that said i had about 5 days left to pay the full balance left on the car because the insurance company changed something. Sf sued... View More

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answered on Jan 18, 2025

Based on what you've described, there are several important legal considerations to unpack here. The key issue seems to be whether SF had the right to pursue legal action after telling you to stop payments and apparently transferring the title to your name.

Insurance companies can...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Communications Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Louisiana on
Q: If the sheriff's department came to my home, stating they were conducting a census, then asked questions is this legal?

There were 3.sheriff deputies at my door, then I noticed 2 more in my yard. They didn't write down anything, asked for my ID, and didn't leave a card. They were in sheriff dept uniforms but I didn't see the vehicle.

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answered on Jan 13, 2025

It's understandable to feel uneasy in this situation. Typically, law enforcement officers conducting a census or survey should clearly explain their purpose and provide proper identification. They should also be transparent about how the information will be used and ensure your privacy is... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law, Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Medical Malpractice for Louisiana on
Q: Can I sue the school/ school board for school nurse giving my son another student’s medicine?

My son was given another students medicine at school by the nurse. My son does not even take medicine at all & was in the office for ice due to being clumsy.

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answered on Jan 5, 2025

I'm really sorry to hear about what happened to your son. Administering the wrong medication is a serious mistake that can have significant impacts on his health and well-being.

You may have the option to take legal action against the school or school board for negligence or...
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination for Louisiana on
Q: How to find a contingency lawyer if you blew employer out the water in your rebuttal to their position statements

The lied and my copies I kept prove they didn't follow h.r. procedure and hid it not knowing I had copied which shows pretext

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answered on Jan 5, 2025

Start by researching attorneys who handle employment disputes and offer contingency fee arrangements. Look for those with a track record of success in cases involving HR procedures and employer misconduct. Online legal directories and reviews can provide insight into their reputation and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Municipal Law for Louisiana on
Q: I need help with a guy that lives 2 blocks away and blasts music all day and night.

For the past 5 months there has been this guy blasting music to the point it shakes my entire house. He lives 2 blocks down the road from me. I have looked at the sound ordinance and municipal codes for my parish. I live in Louisiana. What he is doing is a misdemeanor crime, but when I called the... View More

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answered on Jan 5, 2025

I'm sorry you're dealing with this stressful situation. Start by documenting each instance the music is too loud, noting dates, times, and the impact it has on your household. This evidence can be valuable if you need to take further action.

Next, try approaching your neighbor...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Real Estate Law, Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for Louisiana on
Q: I was arrested for unauthorized entry into a inhabited dwelling. Renter went to jail asked me to get clothes for him

Baby daddy asked me to gather personal stuff and bring to him the home owner posted an eviction notice for five days on day 2 of the 5 I went and was arrested because I didn't contact the home owner. I had permission by the renter. In the process my vehicle was also towed.

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Nov 18, 2024

More information is needed here however I strongly recommend you consult with a lawyer to discuss representing you on the criminal charges---as it sounds like you have defenses to the charges, which is a felony, and as such you should fight, and additionally, whether or not you have a civil action... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Louisiana on
Q: Do I need to file a motion after the opposed files a motion to strike in louisiana

I filed a motion to remove administratrix and they filed a motion to strike down I need to file anything else in louisiana

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Oct 22, 2024

My advice is that you contact an attorney in your area to consult with the attorney about the specifics of your matter---both things filed are most likely going to result in a hearing before a Judge so it is best that you have legal representation.

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights for Louisiana on
Q: If a police officer pulls someone over for traffic violations can he stall while waiting for a K9 unit?

I was pulled over for a rear view mirror violation and I suspect I was profiled but he took my license and sat in his car for 10 or 15 minutes and told me his computer runs slow (actually he had called for a K9 unit) and he kept stalling until the k9 arrived.i wasn't intoxicated and he... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Oct 16, 2024

My advice is to hire an attorney to represent you in this matter----if you can avoid a conviction on your record then you should try to do so. Good luck.

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights for Louisiana on
Q: Is it legal for a police officer to lie to you?
Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Oct 9, 2024

Unfortunately, yes.

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can police order you out of vehicle parked in your own yard at gunpoint, for an investigation of theft across the street

Based of a telephone tip?

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answered on Oct 6, 2024

Police can order you out of a vehicle in certain situations, even on private property, if they have a reasonable belief that you are involved in criminal activity or that their safety is at risk. If they received a tip about a crime and believe you may be connected or possess information, they... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can police enter a home with no warrant in the process of placing weapons and cuffs on my children for nothing?

When asked about the warrant they told me they didn’t have to give one then they later said that they found drugs that had never been seen before, and when I wouldn’t stop asking about a warrant right before that left they printed one from there vehicle while I was in there and it had the... View More

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answered on Sep 22, 2024

It sounds like you’re dealing with a very confusing and stressful situation. Generally, police need a warrant to enter your home, especially at night. There are exceptions, such as emergencies or situations where evidence might be destroyed, but they still have to follow proper legal procedures.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Federal Crimes and Municipal Law for Louisiana on
Q: If task force was to obtain a warrant under suspicion & belief, an they go into your house and didn’t find anything

Can they arrest u under there suspicion, and believe beings that they still didn’t find nothing

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answered on Sep 16, 2024

If law enforcement obtains a warrant based on suspicion and belief and enters your home but does not find anything illegal, they typically cannot arrest you solely on that suspicion. Warrants allow them to search your property for evidence of a crime, but if no evidence is found, their authority to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Child Custody, Civil Rights and Communications Law for Louisiana on
Q: Do I have to inform my ex husband I am recording our conversation while we talk about the divorce in a public park?
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answered on Sep 16, 2024

When recording a conversation with your ex-husband in a public park, the rules depend on the laws of your state or country. Some places require the consent of both parties for recording conversations, while others only need the consent of one person involved in the conversation. This is known as... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Louisiana on
Q: How to defend myself against a trespassing charge from home and two counts of disturbing the Peace

Being violated of my rights as an active voter

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Aug 20, 2024

The best way to defend yourself is to consult and probably hire a criminal defense lawyer to protect your rights and construct your defense to the charges.

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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Louisiana on
Q: Local P.D. did nothing at all when I reported car stolen it was totaled hrs later. They fail to investigate AT ALL (La.)

As stated above local PD fail to take action against thief who stole and totaled my only car . This isn't the first time they fail me, last summer my car was vandalized on several occasions broken windows and windshield etc. even on camera from hotel security footage still nothing done not... View More

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answered on Aug 31, 2024

You’ve clearly faced a lot of frustration with how the local police department has handled these serious incidents. In Louisiana, you might consider filing a lawsuit against the police department for negligence or failure to act, but it’s important to understand that these cases can be complex.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Municipal Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can you plug an extension cord into an exterior electrical box at a public/municipal building?

If you plug an extension cord into an outlet next to the fire station temporarily is that considered theft?

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answered on Sep 7, 2024

Plugging an extension cord into an exterior electrical box at a public or municipal building, like a fire station, can be problematic. Most public buildings have rules about using their power without permission, as this electricity is paid for by public funds. Unauthorized use could be considered a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Louisiana on
Q: In 2007 a court issued a permanent lifetime order of protection for a conviction of disturbing the peace.

The result is that I have never seen my daughters again. Then in 2015 my ex-husband had me convicted of felonies for sending him 5 emails (breaking his lifetime order) over 1 evening during a manic episode, for which I was in hospital for 6 weeks. My ex husband is a transplant surgeon so he knows... View More

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answered on Jul 28, 2024

It sounds like you have been through a great deal of suffering and loss. The experiences you've had with the court order and subsequent events must feel incredibly painful and isolating. The separation from your daughters and the legal consequences of your actions during a manic episode have... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Civil Rights and Municipal Law for Louisiana on
Q: Louisiana , my local police dept failed to investigate my stolen car. Thief ended up totaling my car drunk

My car was stolen july 4th from a parking lot i IMMEDIATELY called police and reported it. They quickly arrived & took my written statement. I knew who stole it by name. Eyewitness info or statement was not taken by police. Nor was the surveillance video from motel6 either. They never returned... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 11, 2024

There is nothing which prohibits police from properly processing auto theft charges now. Given that they know who stole it by name, why would they need to question anyone or to see the surveillance video? It doesn't look like the thief who wrecked your car is likely to be able to avoid the... View More

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