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0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Louisiana on
Q: Q: City of Shreveport illegally demolished my home without due process, Risk management claim filed, now referred to HGI

I was harassed by the code enforcement agent, who kept going inside my private property, inside the house and he promised the neighbors next door, that he will get my property and the property across the street demolished, because the neighbor has disrespecting the entire area. The code enforcement... 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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Q: I was accused of a crime that I did not commit and was placed on the news. life of family friends. Ruined. Defamation

Civil issue against police man who made up the whole story and I am still on their web page every one call crime stoppers when they see my license ( misleading as mug shot ) it was not. And I was not placed behind bars Which is all seriously damaging I can’t recover with all relationships... View More

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Aug 10, 2024

Facing such a challenging situation where you are being falsely accused and publicly defamed is incredibly difficult. It's understandable that this has had a devastating impact on your personal and professional life. You have every right to feel frustrated and to seek justice, especially when... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Louisiana on
Q: How can I get a truck driver in usa
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 2, 2024

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. However, your question doesn't look like something an attorney would be needed to answer. You could contact your state office of motor vehicles and look into the process for getting a CDL (exams, fees, etc.).... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Louisiana on
Q: Can I sue a company for slander/deformation of character, emotional distress and racial profiling?

I went into this store and was not even in the store for 5 minutes a sales associate called security. He told security that I was in there stealing and was banned from the store. Security approached and told me what was going and said I had to leave I told him I did not know what he was talking... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 12, 2022

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Although you were treated badly in the store, from a legal standpoint, it does not sound like a case that a law firm would consider handling on a contingency basis. And if there were no tangible damages, it... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Louisiana on
Q: What is probable cause to pull over a motorist

I was pulled over by an unmarked vehicle with four men not in uniform. They did not identify themselves. I exited my vehicle to see what they needed. They immediately pushed me on the hood of the vehicle and placed me in handcuffs. They searched me extensively without a warrant and without my... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Aug 29, 2022

If you have been offered a plea bargain of 30 years based on your post, then something (perhaps a lot) is missing. That said, just on the amount of time you are offered, you need to immediately hire a criminal defense attorney to make sure your rights are protected and that you are aware of your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Libel & Slander for Louisiana on
Q: Can a person sue for defamation, if another person makes a bogus report to DCFS about child abuse and neglect.
Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Jun 30, 2022

A suit for defamation is not precluded from what's in your post, however, whether or not you would recover would depend on the specific facts of your matter.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Libel & Slander for Louisiana on
Q: Is the hearsay objection valid if the attorney is the one asking the question?

Also would this be beneficial in some cases?

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Apr 27, 2022

At a minimum, context is missing here but I am not sure if I understand your question. That said, unless one is not represented, or the Judge decides to ask a question, the attorney is the one who does ask the question. If the question calls for hearsay, then it is objectionable. If the witness... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Libel & Slander for Louisiana on
Q: what do i do if i lied on a police statement and want to change it
Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Aug 27, 2021

My careful, conservative answer is that before you do anything more, you should contact a lawyer, preferably a criminal defense lawyer, and discuss the specifics of this----- for example, why did you give a statement---was it as a witness to an accident, or as a witness to an alleged crime, or was... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Libel & Slander, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets for Louisiana on
Q: My former employer accused me of stealing 1000.00 dollars. I did not do this and can prove it.

My former employer accused me of stealing a thousand dollars. I did not do this. I was asked by him if I would take a polygraph and I said yes. I waited to hear from him and did not. 3 months later I am riding with my boyfriend and he gets pulled over and he was told that they was looking for me to... View More

Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
answered on Jun 23, 2021

You should speak with an attorney to discuss your rights regarding the unpaid wages. There are specific laws that regulate the time within which an employer must pay you. After the alleged theft issue was resolved, he may not be able to claim that as a defense. At the very least, you should... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for Louisiana on
Q: I own an early childhood daycare center. What type of lawyer should I get for a defamation case against a parent?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 26, 2020

A Louisiana attorney could best advise, but you await a response for a month. You would need a libel/slander lawyer; you're in the right category. You could reach out to attorneys to discuss, but keep in mind that these types of cases are not handled on a contingency basis like car accidents.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Legal Malpractice, Criminal Law and Libel & Slander for Louisiana on
Q: What Is The Legal Definition Of Entrapment?
E. Alexander Laird
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E. Alexander Laird
answered on Aug 20, 2020

This is a common question and subject to many misinterpretations.

Entrapment is a defense to criminal charges. The basis for entrapment occurs between an officer and defendant before or during the alleged crime. When an officer coerces or uses overbearing tactics to induce someone to commit...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Child Custody and Libel & Slander for Louisiana on
Q: My son has been kidnapped by his grandparents and they refuse to return him to me. What should I do?

xxx was my attorney during my custody case a few years back. Prior to the Corona breakout, my son was punished at home for refusing to do his chores, and went to school saying he wanted to kill himself, counselors had him admitted to Brentwood. There, he accused me of abuse. DCFS began an... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Jul 25, 2020

Call 5hr Sheriff's Office or contact your attorney.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Louisiana on
Q: I recently discovered my sister in law posted false accusations about my husband and I on a website.

After discovering, my husband and I contacted her through cell phone. I recorded the conversation and eventually she admitted to posting this. Does sheriffs office do anything about this or would I have to contact an attorney?

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Jan 4, 2020

Slander is not a criminal offense. However you should consult with an attorney to find out if the slander is actionable in civil court.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Louisiana on
Q: What can charge someone with who has been trying to ruin my reputation and constantly threatens me?

An exfriend has been going around my university telling people bad things about me and a friend and always tell people how she wants to fight...etc. A recent event just happened between us when people were telling us the lies she said about us. The girl had people literally hating us until they... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 10, 2019

Stay away from her and leave her alone. Print any evidence of her hate campaign and file a complaint with your university police

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for Louisiana on
Q: Can I file a suit for damages because of slander and deformation of character
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 21, 2019

It's hard to say, because there isn't much information to go on here. But as a general consideration, think of this. Those types of lawsuits are not generally handled on a contingency. That means you'd pay an attorney hourly to prove damages that could be costly to establish, the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Education Law, Libel & Slander and Sexual Harassment for Louisiana on
Q: Can multiple students report an incident of hazing as a group?

We reported an incident of hazing and bullying as a group at my university. The school ignored the complaints until we demanded meetings with the deans about other issues, then we were finally permitted to report the hazing

Now, the school refuses to treat the victims as a collective group.... View More

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Aug 14, 2019

You can do whatever you want

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Libel & Slander for Louisiana on
Q: can someone lie and have you charged if they gave you money and you discussed repayment but a week after giving you the

money the demand repayement terms that were never previously discussed and threaten to call he police and charge you if you dont sign what they want

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Jun 11, 2019

People can lie all the time. People can threaten all the time.

I do not think that is what you want to ask.

But before you write again.

Try using those the grammar lessons you were taught in elementary school. Start each sentence or question with a capital and end with a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence and Libel & Slander for Louisiana on
Q: What happens to a person that falsely accuses another of domestic violence/sexual assault once they are proven innocent?
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Apr 29, 2019

Absolutely nothing. But it can be used in custody.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Libel & Slander for Louisiana on
Q: How does a prosecutor expect to win a conviction in front of a jury, when the allege victim says no crime was committed?

this case involves: no initial statement from the allege victim, during the investigation, to local officials:

an initial video statement to a forensic examiner where the allege victim said clearly, (no crime was committed upon her by the accuser)

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Jan 27, 2019

It may be a bluff to elicit a plea.

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