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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: Can the officer search the vehicle without me being detained first?

I was pulled over the first thing he asked was about drugs then I told him yeah and gave them to him he then had me write my info down on a piece of paper then asked me to get out of the vehicle and walk to the back and stay there don't run cuz my dog will get you I still haven't been... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for Mississippi on
Q: Do I have any rights or can buy time of being kicked out of house

Living with boyfriend for 6 years. I gave up my house and my job to be here with him . He promised if things didn’t work out he wouldn’t leave me destitute. Well 6 years later he wants me out and I do not have access to a dime. What right do I have? How can I buy time do I can get myself together ?

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Animal / Dog Law for Mississippi on
Q: Neighbor's cat bit my hand. Have severe infection. Is cat's owner financially responsible for all medical bills?

I have the cat on security video walking up to me on 3/18/2023 at 5:13AM wanting to be petted. I petted him. Without provocation, he lunges at me and seizes my right hand and bites it several times all the while clawing my right arm with his hind feet. I pull away and the cat stands there looking... Read more »

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Mar 26, 2023

Retain a personal injury attorney who can send a demand letter to the neighbor to obtain their Homeowners Insurance information. Your damages may be covered by their Home liability policy.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: How long could someone serve on a possession charge if caught again with possession while out on bond? in jail no bond.

My friend is in jail, been since December 10th 2022. She was arrested in May 2022 with possession of 27g of meth and 10 morphine pills. She bonded out. While out on bond, she got pulled over for no tag, charged with possession of 3g of meth. Now she is being held without bond. No resources for a... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Mississippi on
Q: Hi there! I'm in need of HELP! My home has been sold due to Delinquent Property Taxes Owed Can I have the Sale Set Aside

My property is under my company's name and is located in Jackson, MS. I was just recently trying to pay my delinquent taxes for 2021 and 2022, when I noticed a lot of unexplained activity regarding my property with the sale thereof. I have not received any notices from the State of MS or... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Mississippi on
Q: Should I pay for a canceled order that was delivered?

I accidentally ordered an item from an online seller and requested for a cancellation. The seller acknowledged my request and refunded the payment. They also sent me an email to verify that my item was canceled and my refund is being processed. The following week, the item I thought I canceled... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: A person was arrested 5 months ago and filled out p\w for a preliminary hearing but have yet to get it. What is their

Right? Their lawyer will not contact them. This is in Miss.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: How serious of a sentence is a first-time felony for a drug charge

I was arrested February 2022 still feel like it was a setup but none the Les I received several misdemeanor charges including one possession one paraphernalia the rest were traffic also given one felony charge for possession of methamphetamines 28 G or better this is my first drug charge and my... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Mississippi on
Q: Can a officer that was called off a pursuit can he come to your home out of his jurisdiction and write you tickets.

Off duty officer knew where I lived and told the officer where I lived and wouldn't let me go on about my way. Also this said cop wrote me 8 tickets out of his jurisdiction.

0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Mississippi on
Q: What can I do to get neighbors dog to stop coming on my property. Jones County

Neighbors dog won't leave my property and trying to mount my dog and attack her because both are un fixed still and I talked with owner and they won't keep dog on own property but say they own 14 acres of land. And can't keep the dog on their own property. What can I do to make sure... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Mississippi on
Q: How do I file to settle out of court for a simple assault charge that I filed the papers for thats against someone else

The person the papers are against hasn't pled guilty or not guilty yet

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Mississippi on
Q: What should I do if I have a court order but have never received any support. My child is 18
Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
answered on Mar 14, 2023

You should hire an attorney and file a contempt action against him for failing to comply with the court order. You would ask for payment of the arrears, incarceration of the other parent, and reimbursement of attorney’s fees, court costs, and other expenses.

0 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Mississippi on
Q: How do I get a protective order against a company asking for RFP information that was presented in the State of Miss?

We submitted an RFP that contains Trade Secrets/Confidential information and would like to obtain a protective order to stop our information from being given to a person who requested it.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Mississippi on
Q: Can an inmate that’s already sentenced in Mississippi Department of Corrections , get released on early parole ?

Inmate parole date is 10/26 as of now. He is at a Community Work Center operated by the state dept of corrections. He is working everyday and doing A&D classes. Never received a write up. Will his parole date change to anything sooner

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 19, 2023

It is possible for an inmate to be released on parole earlier than their scheduled release date, but this decision is typically made by the Mississippi Department of Corrections Parole Board based on a variety of factors, including the inmate's behavior while incarcerated, the nature of the... Read more »

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