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He was previously incarcerated in missouri DOC facility and its stated in his DOC records that he was prescibed medication for mental illness while in DOCs care,as well as being seen by health professionals while in their care. His medications are noted in the system, and he has mentioned needing... View More 
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
If your friend is being denied prescribed medication for a mental illness while in jail, this may constitute a violation of his Eighth Amendment rights, which protect against cruel and unusual punishment. This could also raise concerns under the Americans with Disabilities Act if he is not being... View More
I don't think they read his miranda rights. Hes been in there for 7 days & I am jst gttng to tlk to him. thy said his public defndr can't get him out until at least 11 more days, but that is a maybe and his court date is set for an entire month from now and we can not afford a lawyer.... View More
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
If you believe your fiance's constitutional rights are being violated while he is in jail, there are steps you can take to address the situation:
Contact an Attorney: Reach out to a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. If you cannot afford one, inquire about whether your... View More
Under 18 U.S.C. Section 922 (g) (1)
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answered on Sep 20, 2023
Specific statistics regarding the number of individuals who have gone to trial in Missouri under 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(1) over the last 20 years would require access to up-to-date court records and databases. 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(1) is a federal statute that prohibits certain persons,... View More
The employees and their problems. Like I said. They hard adjourned the meeting and there were still citizens present. Do the employees have a case against them
answered on Sep 13, 2023
A case for what? Are you thinking that the employees have a privacy right related to what was being discussed? Generally there is no such privacy right unless it relates to medical privacy. While it may not be appropriate, it isn’t normally illegal.
& still does it still stand
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answered on Sep 12, 2023
In legal proceedings in Missouri, the admissibility of witness testimony and the validity of a warrant are subject to specific legal criteria and considerations. Whether a witness's testimony is admissible typically depends on factors such as relevance, hearsay rules, and compliance with... View More
The new prosthetic was going to take about 4 weeks to get and my manager was informed. I just recently told him I would be able to come back next week and he has hired other people. I'm not on disability any longer and this job was very helpful with me working and being disabled. Can I file... View More
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answered on Aug 6, 2023
Losing your job due to the need for a prosthetic could raise legal issues related to disability discrimination. You may also be eligible to file for unemployment benefits, and I recommend consulting with an attorney to evaluate the specific details of your situation to ensure all your rights are... View More
I have a previous landlord who is neighbors with my mother. He evicted us for breaking the lease (which we didn't) and has been harassing my mom periodically since. Most recently he has yelled at my 7 yo child for something that didn't happen.
answered on Jul 3, 2023
If he has threatened to harm the child seek and order of protection.
It takes a court judgment for an eviction. Therefore, if you were sued you should have had your day in court.
with. Under my case file, it says it's for stealing, but I pled not guilty, and then missed my trial arraignment. I should only have a warrant for missing my court date since I was never officially sentenced, right? Should I turn myself in?
answered on Jun 28, 2023
Yes you should turn yourself in. But before you do you need to hire an attorney or speak to your current attorney.
The warrant even for failure to appear always references the charges even if you have plead not guilty. Either way when you have a warrant you need to get an attorney and... View More
My landlord was a drug investigator and he did his own investigation allegedly conducting three trash pulls to obtain a bogus warrant to search my home and evict me. He then refused to return the rent I had paid ahead of time or my deposit. I left in December and was paid until February and I had a... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2023
If you were sued and served with the summons and petition or it was posted, then you would have had an opportunity to show up at court and argue that you didn’t breach the lease. From your post, it’s not clear what happened. If you lost the case and the judgment is final then I don’t know... View More
answered on May 3, 2023
Look outside your local area to lawyers licensed to practice in Missouri federal courts who practice in the area of civil rights.
Increasing how much you are willing to pay for a lawyer’s services makes it more likely you will be able to find a lawyer who is willing to work for you.
Like if your traveling from point A to point B, do you need a license if your property is considered home goods? And if your not using it for commerical use
answered on Apr 10, 2023
You do not need a license to travel from point A to point B.
But you do need a license to operate a motor vehicle
I AM SELF EMPLOYED. I have a business phone and a personal phone both are cell phones. if i get business related calls on my personal cell phone does that mean i still cant sue the caller because i am a business owner? i have my personal phone on the do not call list . state and federal registry.... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2023
You pose good questions. I file lots of Telephone Consumer Protection Act class actions and can tell you that this is a hot area of law, because my cell phones are now both personal and business lines. Text messages are a bit different. I suggest you have an attorney. The calls and texts raise... View More
I was allowed to start working at a nursing home before the pre employment background check was conducted.2 months later, I was terminated because the background check showed an arrest for kidnapping and burglary, to which I am not guilty of,but no conviction. The case is still pending in court and... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2022
Missouri is an employment-at-will state. With limited exceptions, an employer may terminate an employee at will and doesn’t need to be fair.
So I went to my bond appearance today and the judge gave me a continuation to find a lawyer but when I got home I started thinking about it and she didn't actually ask what my plea was.
Her exact words (after I requested a court appointed lawyer) were "So I assume you are... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2022
At your initial appearance before a judge, the judge is required to appoint a lawyer for you if a conviction for the offense you are charged with would probably result in confinement and if you are shown to be indigent (i.e. unable to hire your own counsel). See Missouri Supreme Court Rule... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2022
Lawyers can only take contingency fee cases in certain types of cases such as personal injury cases. There are cases were contingency fees are simply not allowed such as family law or criminal defense.
If you wish to know what fee arrangement an attorney will take you will have to... View More
Denied medical care after contracting covid due to the jails negligence and unsanitary conditions also bond set so high he can't get out $350,000 judge refuses to lower it and has yet to have been in front of a judge for a formal hearing or arraignment for his charges they held his arraignment... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2022
A person may file a Section 1983 suit concerning lack of medical care by filing the complaint himself or hiring an attorney to do so. Attorneys who file civil rights suits generally do so on a contingency basis but are particular as to which suits they will choose to undertake given the... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2021
I've been in practice for many years and have no idea. Perhaps if you provide some context you'll get a better answer.
I quit in April 2021, he said he was going to come get the building. It is now November 2021 and he sold it to someone. Can I send him an invoice for rent since her kept his building on my property?
answered on Dec 1, 2021
You can certainly send an invoice, but unless you had an agreement for the payment of rent you are not going to be able to sue for breach of lease or contract. Research Missouri's abandoned property statute.
If i have a civil judgement, but the loan is strictly in my wifes name, but being married my name is on the deed, will that judgement money be taking out of the sale of the house?
answered on Nov 16, 2021
To see if the judgment has been filed as a lien against your house, you can ask a title company to run a property profile or a preliminary title search on your home. That will reveal if the lien has been filed. If so, and the house is in both your name and your wife's, it is likely the lien... View More
The new owners is having sewage problems and now wants to sue me. Am I liable for anything that happens to the house?
answered on Nov 15, 2021
I suggest that you have an attorney review your sale contract and seller's disclosure form, as well as any written demands from the buyers. You are liable if the buyers sue you and prove their claim or claims against you by a preponderence of the evidence. I have litigated... View More
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