I was once told that in the rules and regulations handed down by the Secretary of State of the United States that the very first question that a police officer is supposed to ask is if you are a USCitizen, because if you are not a USCitizen they may not have jurisdiction over you and technically... View More 
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answered on Dec 1, 2023
The information you received is not accurate. In the United States, police officers are not required to ask about citizenship status at the beginning of an encounter. Law enforcement officials have jurisdiction over everyone within their area of authority, regardless of citizenship status. This... View More
$4000. Thief only gave an id. It was nice, what can I do about this. Tags were new on the Jeep. Please get back to me. Also Jeep was insured, libility only.
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answered on Dec 1, 2023
Good morning, Kathy,
In your situation, where your vehicle was stolen and then scrapped, there are several steps you can take. First, it's crucial to report the theft to the police immediately if you haven't already. Provide them with all the details, including the information... View More
A crime was committed inside city limits by someone who lives outside of city limits. Can the city police go out of city limits and conduct a search and seizer and arrest without a parish sheriff's officer present . Now the person being accused lives 10 miles from the city limits. Different... View More
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
In Louisiana, city police officers typically have jurisdiction within their own city limits. However, they can conduct investigations and make arrests outside of their city under certain circumstances. For a crime committed within their city, if the suspect resides outside the city limits, city... View More
i actuall want to be a lawyer and this is a step closer but the moke trial is today so i need some facts from the case that support united states side,
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
In the case of New York Times Co. vs. United States, the United States argued that the publication of the Pentagon Papers was a breach of national security. The government's position was that the papers contained classified information that could compromise military operations and diplomatic... View More
Are there privacy statements that the applicant signs away?
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
When you apply for or renew a driver’s license in Louisiana, the process does include measures that are part of the state’s efforts to comply with federal and state laws. You should be aware that Louisiana law may require the capture of a photograph, signature, and possibly fingerprints for... View More
Are there privacy statements that the applicant signs away?
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answered on Oct 18, 2023
When obtaining or renewing a Louisiana driver's license, there may be certain privacy policies and agreements that applicants are required to acknowledge and sign. The specific laws and regulations governing this process can be found in the Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 55, which... View More
offense occurred in 1985, per bill of information. arrested 1988. Convicted 1989 and sentenced 1989. placed on good-time act 376 in effect at time of sentence.
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
In general, criminal laws and penalties that are in effect at the time an offense is committed are the ones that apply to the defendant, in order to avoid ex post facto implications. The Ex Post Facto Clause of the Constitution prohibits the government from enacting laws that retroactively increase... View More
Constitutional Law § 101 all citizens be free to travel throughout the length and breadth of the United States uninhibited by statutes, rules, or regulations which unreasonably burden or restrict this movement.
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
The constitutional right to travel is not an absolute right and is subject to reasonable regulation by the government. Requirements for vehicle registration and proof of insurance are generally considered to be reasonable regulations to ensure the safety of drivers and passengers on public roads.... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
If you plead guilty and the court ordered the forfeiture of your property, you may not be able to receive your possession back. In general, when property is forfeited, it becomes the property of the government, and the owner loses all rights to it. However, in some cases, a court may allow the... View More
I showed up for a meeting on Thursday to find out I was terminated without notice and for reasons that are false .The mayor said he and the city council voted to remove me on July 6,2023 .
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answered on Jul 11, 2023
This may be a violation of your rights, as public housing commissioners are entitled to due process before being terminated. You may want to request a copy of the meeting minutes from July 4, 2023, file a complaint with the housing authority, or consult with an attorney.
answered on Apr 11, 2023
There's not enough information to know what your actual question is. That said, if your Mother is a partial (or sole) owner of the land, then the land cannot be transferred without a succession (in Louisiana) or probate (in another state) being opened and either the legal proceeding... View More
How could they let anyone sign I missed court so they dropped his arrears and I guess changed my son name yet I knew nothing about this
answered on Jun 14, 2022
Please contact a child custody/family attorney in your area to discuss the specifics of this. Good luck.
I get pulled over and police start with all their questions...id, where are you going, why, who bla bla....if they dont immediately state why they pulled me over and ask for id insurance registration...do i have to id? what are my passengers required to do?
The police stopped my son and the car was the passengers car. The guy in the back set they let go but they found a pill and lean in the car which belonged to the passengers uncle. A gun was found and the police put the drugs and drink charges on the driver
In st. Tammany Parish Louisiana I have trial in one month. I was in fact on surveillance videos sitting in the uhaul but I never went in the storage building or in a unit. I never cut locks or damaged any properties. I didn't want to be involved. Can they actually convict me with the crime if... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2022
If you have trial in 1 month you should have an attorney representing you----please discuss with your attorney. If not, then you need to hire a criminal defense attorney immediately because you do not want to go to a felony trial representing yourself. Lastly and perhaps most importantly, stop... View More
I want to fill out the application for the Avery C. Alexander Act
Can a person convicted by a 10-2 jury and given a life sentence apply for the Avery C
Alexander Act after serving 30 years?
My fiance was living with her mother when they got into a domestic squabble. To make Understanding this easier Brandi---->Fiance.......... Sarah--------->Mother. The fight happened at their home But Sarah called an ambulance cause she said brandi Hit her and broke her leg so Sarah went to the... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2022
Huge mistake pleading to these charges. Hire a criminal attorney who also does plaintiff personal injury.
answered on Jan 26, 2022
You should have hired a criminal attorney for him before he plead. Now a criminal attorney would have to withdraw his plea.
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