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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?
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answered on Oct 8, 2024

Police officers are allowed to use deception in certain situations, such as undercover operations or during interrogations. This can include lying about evidence or their identity to gather information or solve crimes. These tactics are generally considered legal when used within the boundaries of... View More

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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

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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

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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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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Banking, Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for Louisiana on
Q: If a bank placing a hold on my check causes me to be evicted do I have a case .

The bank my employer uses placed a hold on my check . The check isn’t clearing until the 3rd of June from what I’m told . My rent is due may 30th. If I become evicted do I have a case

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answered on Jun 3, 2024

If your eviction is directly caused by the bank placing a hold on your check, you might have a potential case. The key factors to consider include whether the bank followed proper procedures for holding the check and if they provided adequate notice of the hold. It's also important to examine... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Louisiana on
Q: So my friend and his friend was picked up on an arrest warrant for distribution of meth. Yet in reality the CI called

Her to come smoke with him after they ran out he sent her to find more. She went got her friend and he sold him some of what he had thinking they wanted to continue smoking meanwhile he had got wires up to gain help gain a distribution. They were arrested on a warrant which turned into a affidavit... View More

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answered on Jun 2, 2024

You should contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to discuss the specifics of the case and the possibility of challenging the arrest. It's important to gather all relevant information, including the circumstances of the alleged offense and the details of the arrest. If the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Louisiana on
Q: What can I do about a police officer that refused to tow my car to a towing company of my choice?

He told me he could only call one company which made no sense to me. It was a traffic stop I got traffic tickets now im unable to go recover my belongings out of it because I can't get a ride to where it's at and I jut want to know if I have any legal options I can take in regards to this matter

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answered on May 1, 2024

When dealing with a situation where a police officer has refused to tow your car to a company of your choice, it's important to first understand the protocols that law enforcement may follow in such scenarios. Officers often have a list of approved or contracted towing services that they are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Civil Rights for Louisiana on
Q: My girlfriend lied on me to get a temporary restraining order. I have evidence to prove it

I have video evidence of her saying she kicked me video evidence of her throwing my things out our home and I called the police myself

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answered on Apr 13, 2024

I'm so sorry you're going through this difficult situation. False accusations and wrongful restraining orders can be incredibly stressful and upsetting. It's good that you have video evidence to help support your case.

Here are some steps I would recommend:

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Identity Theft and Sexual Harassment for Louisiana on
Q: How do I fight RNM/V2K attacks which I believe they are using this technology for identity theft? Perhaps a suicide game

This has been going on for years. They Eeectrocute me to create an antenna out of human beings. I don't know what their true purpose is but I believe they use people's brains and map them with EEGs to create an AI computer generation to represent them and traffic the generation on the... View More

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answered on Mar 4, 2024

If you're experiencing distressing symptoms and believe you're under attack through means such as you've described, it's important to seek support from trusted professionals. The sensations and experiences you're reporting, including hearing voices and feeling targeted by... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights for Louisiana on
Q: License been expired 7 years now last 6 months all of a sudden now they've been suspended

So I got a ticket rope for driving under suspended suspension but I've never done anything to get a suspension so how would it change from expired to expansion without seeing the charge or getting in any trouble

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answered on Mar 1, 2024

It's concerning that your license went from being expired for seven years to suddenly being suspended without any apparent reason or notification. It's essential to gather as much information as possible about the situation, including any communication or documentation you may have... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination for Louisiana on
Q: If salary and sick days exhausted d can my pay be reduced for calling in sick or leaving early sick

5 sick days per year and no vacation until employed over a year I've been employed 8 months I'm salary my pay has been deducted for leaving early sick or calling in sick is that allowed.

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answered on Feb 23, 2024

As an employee, your employer may have the right to reduce your pay for days you call in sick or leave early due to illness, especially if your salary and sick days have been exhausted. However, whether this reduction in pay is allowed depends on the specific terms outlined in your employment... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Civil Rights for Louisiana on
Q: I hit the side of the interstate and left the scene and the police impounded my truck and then placed ahold on it. How l

How long do they have in Louisiana before? I can get my truck out when I hold was placed on it in the impound

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answered on Feb 24, 2024

In Louisiana, the length of time a hold remains on your impounded vehicle can vary depending on several factors, including the reason for the hold and any legal proceedings associated with the incident. Typically, if your vehicle was impounded as part of a police investigation, the hold may remain... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for Louisiana on
Q: If someone lives in my home is not on the lease do I have to allow them to use the stove or washer etc
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answered on Feb 9, 2024

In Louisiana, if someone is living in your home but is not on the lease, they are considered an occupant or a guest, depending on the circumstances of their stay. As a homeowner or primary leaseholder, you generally have control over the use of your property and its amenities. However, if the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for Louisiana on
Q: I am a Louisiana resident who's landlord put everything i owned in the home outside without an eviction notice.

My landlord first began to harass me almost daily by coming to my home just walking in not knocking or anything and asking who was there and why are they there. Then on Christmas Day there was an incident involving her niece that I was trying to help. She went a little crazy by breaking my 55"... View More

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answered on Feb 5, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your difficult situation. In Louisiana, landlords are required to follow specific eviction procedures, and it seems like your landlord's actions were not in accordance with the law. It's crucial to document any evidence of her entering your home without... View More

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