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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Louisiana on
Q: Should I contact a criminal attorney on simple assault by 3 family members who verbally and physically attacked me?

I was falsely accused of murder by euthanaztion (father) against husband: Kevin, Me & Hospice Nurse w/ threats for bodily injury to Hospice Nurse made by phone/texts (report filed to her supervisor). Then I was body slammed onto concrete steps rolled off onto concrete ground. Witnessed by 3... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 6, 2017

Yes. You also can make a claim to the police about the threats.

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law, Employment Law and Libel & Slander for Louisiana on
Q: I am a teacher and was suspended for a facebook post that was unrelated to school.

This post was about a situation that occurred at 5:30 (after school hours) at my niece's dance gym. It had absolutely nothing to do with school. My principal thought it was about her and went to the school board after I told her it wasn't about her and requested a hearing and suspension... View More

Charles Joseph Stiegler
Charles Joseph Stiegler
answered on Apr 10, 2017

This question depends on many factors, including whether you are a member of a union and what the school board policies are in your parish (I am assuming you are a public school teacher). You should contact a local employment lawyer quickly to act to preserve your job.

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for Louisiana on
Q: I have filed a defamation lawsuit with the clerk, 3/23/2017. When can I expect a ruling?

Federal Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, suit v. City of New Orleans

Charles Joseph Stiegler
Charles Joseph Stiegler
answered on Mar 30, 2017

You are getting far ahead of yourself. It sounds like you need some basic information on federal civil procedure and how the legal process works. You should contact the clerk of court and ask if they have information or pamphlets for self-represented litigants (also called "pro se"... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Constitutional Law and Libel & Slander for Louisiana on
Q: Can text messaging from a witness be construed as deposition?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 29, 2017

No but it's a statement and should be saved at all costs.Phones get wet. Information gets wiped out.

2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Legal Malpractice and Libel & Slander for Louisiana on
Q: I was sued ifor over $24,900 for a $5,100 loan (estimate) A vehicle was repossessed for collateral in 2003. Is it legal?

Lawsuit in 2003, 1999 truck repossessed in 2004, default judgement in 2003..Revived judgement in 2012 & wage garnishment after my wife (married 2012) in 2015 for community regime . Claims to not have sold vehicle for collateral .. Is this legal ? I ordered a car fax & vehicle was sold less... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 3, 2016

You need to consult someone who represents consumers. Go to www.naca.net

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