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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law for Mississippi on
Q: If a driver gives law enforcement false information in a roadblock do they have consent to search the passengers persona

Me and my fiance went through a roadblock we were passengers in the vehicle the driver gives law enforcement box information they pull him out of the vehicle cuff him then they ask for me and my fiance to step out they begin to search us without consent and then start searching our belongings my... View More

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Apr 4, 2024

Based on the details you provided, there are a few key legal issues at play:

1. Probable Cause: If the driver provided false information to law enforcement at the roadblock, this could potentially give the officers probable cause to believe that criminal activity may be occurring, which...
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1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith, Civil Litigation, Landlord - Tenant and Small Claims for Mississippi on
Q: As a Pro Se Litigant in a smalls claim case. Defendant has hired an attorney he has filed a motion seeking Act (11-55-1)

I need know should I file a rebuttal?

Tim Akpinar
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answered on Apr 10, 2024

A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Only a local attorney could advise meaningfully on local laws. But as a general point that applies nationwide, until you are able to consult with a local attorney, motions do warrant a response (and generally... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: What is the statue of limitation to drive by shooting?

How long do they have to covict you?

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Family Law for Mississippi on
Q: What kind of lawyer would I need if its about two things : family POA void and trying to evict me issue?

Had POA for a neighbor whom family had not been around in 7years , they found out she was dying then come around and talk her into changing POAs and evicting me from my home.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Mississippi on
Q: My father recently died and his ex wife is still on deed and was wondering if I had a chance to claim it? He had no will

It was a legacy deed but they have been divorced 5+ years and she lives in another state

Anthony M. Avery
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answered on Apr 1, 2024

Hire a competent MS attorney to search the title and determine ownership. You might own an interest as an heir or she may own the fee. If so, you may want to make a cash offer for her to deed the property to you.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: I was wondering if I could get off probation

Violation of probation on possession of controlled substance

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Mississippi on
Q: How do I get off probation without having to see a probation officer

Contempt of court violation of probation

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Mississippi on
Q: Bought property with abandoned mobile home .can't find mobile owner ,over two years passed and previous land owner died

I want the mobile home .what's rights do I have ?it's also affixed to the property .brought in frame and built the structure.cant be towed.

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Mississippi on
Q: 03/28/24 in Jackson Mississippi a flowood police officer gave my boyfriend a citation for an expired tag. What do I do?

Before pulling us over both officers in separate vehicles passed a car illegally to get behind us with no blue light. When we turned into hinds county his lights were still off. We were on Jefferson street right before Jackson ice company. He wrote on the ticket the location was old Brandon road.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for Mississippi on
Q: Is it legal for Tesla to keep order fee without able to get financing for the car or even getting the car.

I placed an order with Tesla in Jan. when I went to go pick up the car in March the application expired and I put in a new app and it got denied. SO then I decided to try for a used model and my application is still pending due to that I am concerned that I will not get the financing and will be... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Mississippi on
Q: I got a show of cause order for speeding although I’ve settled all of my previous citations.

Not really sure what it is or what it means I just understand I have a court date with a fine. I’ve gotten a few speeding tickets although some occurred out of this city/county. I’ve gotten 2 tickets in the county this occurred in. One by the city police and one by the sheriffs office. The... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Real Estate Law and Land Use & Zoning for Mississippi on
Q: I sold a house trailer 5 years ago and the buyer has not moved it or change the title to their name what can I do legall

When we sold it we was told they would move it after a month now we are here 5 years later with the trailer still on my father in laws property and still in mine and my wife's name. After asking him repeatedly to move the trailer he keeps telling us he will move it soon and never does. I just... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Mississippi on
Q: Is there a judgment timeline for MS Judges after custody trial?

Custody trial was Dec 15, 2023. Judge placed an order for the holidays and stated a final judgment would come following the New Year. We are now two weeks shy of approaching four months since trial. When requesting updates from our attorney, we are reminded there is none, and when received, we... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Mississippi on
Q: Can my mother's back child support be forgiven/waived in the state of MS if both of her kids are over 21?

My mother owes my father back child support from years ago. Both me and my brother are over 21 years of age and do not live with our father anymore. My father has not had a job in years and is collecting free money. I moved out when I was 16-17 years old. Is there anything we can do to have her... View More

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