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0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Mississippi on
Q: Does the ticket count if the officer wrote not available in the phone number portion of the ticket

The officer never got my phone number

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for Mississippi on
Q: If a solar farm was in plans to be developed around wooded acreage and not disclosed at time of sale..am i screwed?

Just curious if I should have been informed of the incoming solar farm at time of contract, it would have drastically altered my decision to buy.. 250000 property that will soon be surrounded by an eyesore of a solar farm and was sold as hunting property..

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Mississippi on
Q: Grantor and grantee same person Mississippi
Anthony M. Avery
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answered on Nov 13, 2024

If the parties are exactly the same person, then the deed may be a nullity and convey nothing. But a verbatim reading of the entire instrument is required. And does the deed affect you or someone else? If so, a quiet title action may be in order.

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Mississippi on
Q: My ADA accommodation requests were denied by my employer.

My two ADA accommodation requests were denied by my employer. I provided HR with a letter from my mental health provider which stated I would benefit from:

1. "A quiet office space to work while on campus, free from loud noises and sudden unexpected interruptions."

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0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Mississippi on
Q: Do I have any rights without a lease?

I’m a maintenance man at a apartment complex and my wife and I applied to get one of the apartments.. turns out she had a previous eviction before we met and was turned down so I wanted to just run my credit and my boss “res manager “ said we could move in until she could get it straightened... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Mississippi on
Q: I am wanting to return to Ecuador after using up all of my tourist days. What do I do?

I have used up my 180 tourist/extension days for my visa in Ecuador and have been out of the country and back in the US since July. I am wondering when is the soonest that I can return to Ecuador on a tourist visa. Also if there are any options for a longer term stay visa that are available for... View More

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answered on Nov 15, 2024

For Ecuador's tourist visa (T3), you must wait 12 months from your first entry date before starting another 90-day tourist stay. Since you left in July 2024, you'll need to calculate 12 months from when you first entered Ecuador in your previous stay.

Several longer-term visa...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: My cousin in Ms have a life sentence with parole, he filed a "post conviction relief" about 6 years ago. He was denied.

I need help on what to do in the next step, or what's the next step, he's been locked up 15:years and he's 35, we are trying to get him so help, a sentence reduction or make a deal for a deal, he knows he was wrong but I assure you he's not a bad person, he just made a terrible... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Tax Law, Agricultural Law and Collections for Mississippi on
Q: What Mississippi law or code, or Lauderdale County law or code that says I must have garbage pickup?

I received a bill from the Lauderdale County Tax Collector for service 1 January thru 31 December 2025 for $168.00. They quote Section 19-5-22 of the Mississippi code. That's gives that agency the right to put a lean on things. That code does not say that I must have garbage pickup. Only if I... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Mississippi on
Q: Can I be pressured to sign an agreement forfeiting property in a divorce case without knowing what I'm forfeiting?

divorce case - spouse was in a years-long relationship with their employee. I was not accused of any wrong-doing. I asked repeatedly what property was being divided and still have not been provided information other than what small portion I can keep. I have not signed the quit-claim yet for that... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights for Mississippi on
Q: Can I be pulled over if cop said I almost hit him body cam shows diffrent car searched 4inventory,arrested after item

Arrested after inventory done and pipe was found charged with pop,disobey cop and no dl but body cam shows no hitting his break or swerving over that should occurred of almost hit him and pulled over 6 mins later and him upset because my dl did not come back suspended and when asked what I wanted... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Mississippi on
Q: I was broken up pretty bad in 2010 single car accident. I'm the only surviving victim. Numerous of chiropractic session

I had chiropractic sessions for 3 years n returned to work now I'm 39 n all I do is cramp alot because of the severe cold weather I work in. I don't know if it's arthritis or multiple scrirosis which runs in my my family but atm goes dead numb alot

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 14, 2024

A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident. You could reach out to local attorneys to see if they could help you review the matter. But unfortunately, since this happened 14 years ago, that timeline probably closes a lot... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Mississippi on
Q: My short term disability is saying I owe 3k now but in august they told me in writing there was no overpayment do I owe

Please see the attached approval letter for your Short Term Disability claim. We have approved your claim through June 22, 2024 and closed your claim. There is no open overpayment pursuit on your claim, please disregard that. We appreciate your patience. For benefit inquiries please contact... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: What is the process and What should I expect when turning myself in to the Raymond Detention Center Hinds County

What is the process and What should I expect when turning myself in to the Raymond Detention Center Hinds County after being indicted on embezzlement charges and the judge issued a warrant for my arrest

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: Is it legal to search my car at a safety checkpoint in Ms over a vape?

I had valid dl insurance seat belt on and not under any influence

0 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice for Mississippi on
Q: After one whole year may I sue a penal facility for not rearing proper medical attention to me while I was incarcerated

There. Upon my release from the facility, I was intubated in ICU for a while and that was a result of me not receiving proper medical attention well under the care of this penal facility. I literally "died" because I couldn't breathe.

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