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Person who hit us was traveling over 100mph and was not ticketed or checked for substances: the officer said he didn’t have the heart to do either because he knew the offender and the man had liver cancer. The city of Shreveport had received several calls about the speeder and did nothing! We... View More 
answered on Oct 6, 2024
I agree with my colleagues that you should reach out to attorneys in Louisiana. Free initial consults without obligation are customary in such cases. Something doesn't add up in your figures - three people in a vehicle in a 100-plus mile an hour collision and $6,500 being offered - is that... View More
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
answered on Jul 27, 2024
The federal government would follow the new ruling, as would the lower district and circuit courts from which the case made its way to the Supreme Court. Good luck
I am something like a whistle blower the town i live in does not deliver mail to u naturally like everywhere else in U.S. so they force you to buy a post office box to receive mail. Upon further investigation i realize that is not legal so bi email the post office and the postmaster get in touch... View More
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answered on Mar 3, 2024
In the United States, taking legal action against the post office, which is a federal entity, involves specific challenges and procedures due to its governmental status. Generally, suing the United States Postal Service (USPS) is allowed under certain conditions, primarily through the Federal Tort... View More
Please keep in mind, Florida has no state income tax
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answered on Mar 2, 2024
No, Florida will not issue a commercial driver's license (CDL) to someone who has a current CDL suspension in another state, even if it is for unpaid taxes rather than a driving-related offense.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulates CDLs, and under those regulations... View More
down for cooking homemade meals out of our kitchen. Looking to see what our options are to keep our ministry afloat....legally.
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answered on Feb 26, 2024
Facing a shutdown by the health department for cooking homemade meals in your kitchen can be disheartening, especially when your mission is to feed the sick and indigent. However, there are steps you can take to navigate this situation and continue your important work within legal boundaries.... View More
State income tax unpaid,from a different state
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answered on Jan 22, 2024
If your driver's license is suspended in one state due to unpaid state taxes, this can affect your ability to obtain a driver's license in another state. Most states are part of the Driver's License Compact, an agreement that facilitates the exchange of information about license... View More
As a machine learning engineer, I'm interested in developing a service that offers a chat solution similar to ChatGPT (like the one from OpenAI), but specifically fine-tuned using public codes from municode.com. I'm considering seeking legal advice for this endeavor.
answered on Jan 31, 2024
This could be something that intellectual property attorneys would have insight into, but your question remains open for two weeks. It may have been overlooked in the posted categories of Government & Municipal Law. Some questions go unanswered on this forum, but you could try reposting under... View More
I have a customer with an open charge account on net 30 day payment terms. His operations manager signed the credit application which in short says we reserve the right to charge interest on past due balances (1.5%/month). After seeing the writing on the wall and realizing I would have to get an... View More
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
This is a state law agency question, not really a bankruptcy question. However, it appears, from the facts you laid out that the operations manager likely was the owner's agent and therefore authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the business. For a better answer, however, you should... View More
I am trying to apply for TSA PreCheck but they need more info about an open charge. In 1969 during a student protest in Baton Rouge, LA, I was arrested and charged, along with 10+ other students with a criminal charge. We were defended by the ACLU, I believe. However, after receiving the records... View More
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answered on Nov 18, 2023
In Louisiana, the notation "Pass without date" in a court case typically indicates that the case was postponed indefinitely. This can happen for various reasons, such as a lack of evidence, a decision not to prosecute, or other administrative reasons. However, without a specific dismissal... View More
How do we take possession or move home if we don’t know where owners are or if they still own it
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
To address the issue of an abandoned mobile home on your mother's property, it is necessary to follow the legal procedures set forth by the state of Louisiana.
First, you should attempt to locate the owner using any available contact information, and if that fails, you may need to... View More
Are there privacy statements that the applicant signs away?
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answered on Oct 18, 2023
When obtaining or renewing a Louisiana driver's license, there may be certain privacy policies and agreements that applicants are required to acknowledge and sign. The specific laws and regulations governing this process can be found in the Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 55, which... View More
I had an arrest expunged, 2020 and graduated from lpn program in 2023, the arrest was not disclosed on the lpn application but was disclosed on the RN application that I was attending prior too. The board is now accusing me of fraud. I recieved an administrative code from 2020 stating I have... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2023
While seeking information and guidance from this Board is good, yoou really should seek and consult with an attorney who handles Board work for the practitioner, and especially one who does this regularly in front of the nursing board---someone like that will have a better insight into what the... View More
I showed up for a meeting on Thursday to find out I was terminated without notice and for reasons that are false .The mayor said he and the city council voted to remove me on July 6,2023 .
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answered on Jul 11, 2023
This may be a violation of your rights, as public housing commissioners are entitled to due process before being terminated. You may want to request a copy of the meeting minutes from July 4, 2023, file a complaint with the housing authority, or consult with an attorney.
My charter boat insurance policy limits state: Navigation Limits Inland waters of AL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC & TX.
And I frequently fish the coast and need to know if my policy covers me while fishing the coast or nearshore oil platforms.
answered on Apr 27, 2023
46 CFR section 10.107 provides: Inland waters means the navigable waters of the United States shoreward of the Boundary Lines as described in part 7 of this chapter, excluding the Great Lakes, and, for towing vessels, excluding the Western Rivers.
Part 7 provides the following definition... View More
And I'm 70 percent DV
answered on Oct 3, 2022
In answer to your question, no, however, if you have purchased a vehicle and seek to get it registered into your name, then generally you will have to pay tax on the purchase price of the vehicle which is approximately 10 percent (tax rate depends on which zip code you are residing and the tax rate... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2022
Most information is needed to respond to your inquiry. You subdivision may have rules which addresses this and.or the parish/city where the vehicle is located may have an ordinance which defines your vehicle as a "junk vehicle" and regulates it. Of course, important things not provided... View More
Vehicle abandoned for more than 3 Years. All windows broken, tires flat, eyesore. Owner incapacitated .
answered on Jul 28, 2022
Contact you local government and see if they will do anything---that would be most cost-effective. If local government does not help then you can sue seeking removal based on it being a nuisance and/or danger but if you are suing, then you are paying for your justice. I would contact a local... View More
Did not enter nor try to enter private owned business after being told not to. Stepped out of vicinity of said building (bar) unto public sidewalk and was told to exit (public sidewalk).
Was then told said person was in violation of remainder after forbidden. When person asked what that... View More
The town has no governing authority over my department and provides no financial support. I was appointed by a board that was appointed by the police jury. Can I hold both positions?
answered on Apr 16, 2022
On something this important and in the public eye, you really should speak to a lawyer and discuss the specifics of this with said lawyer. Furthermore, you may want to seek an opinion/ruling from the ethics board on this -----you can draft a letter to the ethic board or I recommend hiring of an... View More
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