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answered on Feb 13, 2024
Whether you need a lawyer for a municipal ordinance violation in Missouri largely depends on the nature and severity of the violation, potential penalties, and your comfort level with legal proceedings. Municipal ordinance violations can range from minor infractions, like parking violations, to... View More 
The property is not abandoned, but condemned with property owner knowledge, can be repaired and is being repaired. Police showed up to assist cps with a investigation of wanting to go inside of a home. The owner/tenant said no, the law enforcement and cps respected that and did not go in, then... View More
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
In general, law enforcement and government agencies like CPS require a warrant, consent, or exigent circumstances to legally enter and search a private residence. However, if a property is condemned, code enforcement officials may have the authority to enter the property for safety inspections.... View More
In April of 2023 I received a letter from the City of Potosi Missouri informing me that I have court for a misdemeanor shoplifting at Wal-Mart on December 26, 2022 which I know I didn't do but I know the only reason for this is because I got into a disagreement with one of the workers and when... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2023
Most criminal defense attorneys will offer you a free consultation to discuss your criminal history, and discuss the details of your case, before they give you a flat-fee price quote for legal representation. An experienced attorney can give you an estimate of the outcome of your case.
What happened is I received a summons in the mail on April 2023 to appear in court for a misdemeanor shoplifting on December 26, 2022 but the case number is 2021 and what's more important is that I have never shoplifted at this store but I did have a dispute with one of the employees shortly... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2023
If there are any errors on the face of the ticket, the police officer or the prosecutor can correct them at any time. I
If you dispute the charge, you can plead not guilty and the case will be set for trial.
Or you can hire an attorney to negotiate a plea bargain deal to get the... View More
Lots of details, so bear with me please. About a year ago a neighbor tried to forcefully enter my home and I used physical force to remove the individual, after which, the individual called the police and I received a ticket for misdemeanor assault with their reason being they had marks on them and... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2022
"Everything you should know"--all you need to know is that you should hire an attorney to represent you. Or you should ask the Court to appoint an attorney to represent you --the Court would question you and make a determination if you are indigent such that appointment of an attorney is... View More
The municipality signed an agreement with the original property owners in 2004. That they were installing a step septic tank system on their properties, that the village owned, was part of the village sanitary sewer system, would maintain, repair, and service. The system on our property was... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2022
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. This is a complex matter. Evaluation of the septic system could involve the expertise of civil engineers and wastewater experts. Assessment of contamination could involve sampling and lab analysis conducted by... View More
Brush blocks the view of a driveway in a 55 mph zone
answered on Sep 11, 2022
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. You'd probably get the most reliable guidance from an attorney or lawmaker familiar with the specific region. The requirements you describe are often governed by local ordinances, in addition to any state... View More
My wife's sister tried rushing me so I defended myself till she stopped coming at me as soon as my wife walked inside she was assaulted by her sister also now both my wife and I have assault charges for defending our selves when her sister was the aggressor wife's mother says she's... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2022
You are being charged because the prosecutor believes you committed an assault. You should hire a good, local criminal defense attorney.
answered on Feb 22, 2021
The prosecutor does not retain custody of people's belongings, but regardless I would speak to a criminal attorney to better help you with your question.
How long after an Officer walks out of the meeting do they have to resign? Can they just be absent with no notice if they are staying or going.
answered on Feb 4, 2020
Your post remains open for five weeks. At this point, you could consider contacting an employment attorney, possibly one who is familiar with protocols for municipal employees. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
When I moved in, the store below me was an antique store. Now it is a drink "bar". After talking with the store/business owner, I was assured there would be no loud music, it would be a calm place. Now, as I was told, "the dynamic has changed". The live DJ's on Sunday... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2018
The only person who can show up in court on your behalf is a licensed attorney.
If you paid the bond and they gave you a new court date, here are your choices: 1) you can plead guilty by paying the fine before the court date (if it's the type of ticket that can be paid out of court),... View More
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