Mississippi Q&A by Practice Area
Mississippi Questions & Answers
Q: is it against the law for the plaintiff's attorney in youth Court to take hearsay & lies & put it in the legal document
& file it with the court?
This is something you must consult with a Mississippi attorney about, but your question remains open for three weeks. As a general matter, if someone deliberately includes false information in court documents, knowing it to be false and knowing the court will rely on it, that could be a form of... Read more »
Q: Hello, I am considering pursuit of any money delagated to lamar county residents for compensation of the salmon and re
Ated projects. The cancer rate, effects on soil, water, animals, and children.
As a starting point, you could contact an environmental attorney or toxic tort attorney in Mississippi and ask if they would give you a free initial consultation. Keep in mind that these types of cases could require considerable budgets. They can involve costly soil and water sampling and analysis... Read more »
Q: I have a question
Ok if the person that pressed the charges don’t show up what happens
There are many considerations... how was their evidence recorded? are they the only witness? were they properly subpoenaed? why are they not showing up? how serious are the charges? is there a possibility that they will be able to attend court on a different date?
Generally speaking, if... Read more »
Q: I tried to call Aaron’s to get their furniture but they haven’t showed up for 5 months can they sue me for this??
I called them to pick it up because i could not afford the payment anymore but they have not showed up for 5 months
Yes. Why? Because--unless the "rent to buy" contract you signed allows you to cancel the contract at anytime--and also requires Aaron's to come pick it up ate your convenience you are stuck with the furniture--and stuck with the contract too. Enjoy.
Q: Charged with poss of marj with intend found Jan 5 I was in another state arrest Jan 27 17 no idict till April 2019
They did not indict til April 2019 after the two year mark my lawyer says that's not a problems 99-1-5 states different for Mississippi can somebody tell me what I should do or let me know if I'm.miss understand something
It's going to depend on that indictment. I'd be curious to know whether the indictment occurred after the two-year mark of whether you were arraigned afterwards.
Q: In the state of MS if found guilty and convicted of taking of a motor vehicle, first offense, how much time you get?
It really depends on the value of the motor vehicle. That being said, depending on some factors, you may be able to avoid jail time and even having this put on your record. I would highly recommend that you contact a criminal defense attorney to further discuss.
Q: i was charged with simple assualt dom. violence what can happen to me
Depending on the situation and whether this has happened before, you could be facing a fine, a no-contact order, and some jail time. Your best bet is going to be to contact a lawyer to see if there is anything that can be done to either get the case dismissed or take it to trial.
Q: Can I get a Grand Larceny felony in MS dropped to a misdemeanor?
I want to join the NAVY. Im 28 (Joseph Lee Creel). I caught a Grand Larceny, 1st offense, non-violent charge in 2012. Got 4 years, 2 to serve & 2 on probation. Violated by not reporting. Sent back to serve 2 years of which I flat-timed (100% completed). Can I get this lowered to a misdemeanor so I... Read more »
It sounds like you were already found guilty, or at least pleaded guilty. If that is the case, then unfortunately, you do not qualify for it to be lowered to a misdemeanor. You may be eligible for it to be expunged; however, you will have to wait until five years after all terms and conditions of... Read more »
Q: How do I go about getting full custody of my child he has been with me since he was 6 months and he is now 4 yrs old.
His mother dropped my son off to my mother when he was six month old and haven't had him since and I got my son from my mother about a year ago and since he has been with me the mother is trying to take my son. I provide for my son, pay his daycare fees, and give him the love that he deserves and... Read more »
You will likely need to get an attorney to file the necessary paperwork to start a child custody action.
Q: What is simple assault with a deadly weapon
If it is simple assault, then it will be considered a misdemeanor; however, being that there is a deadly weapon involved, there is a good chance that it has been upgraded to a felony, which could carry some significant jail time.
Q: Child support is automatically deducted from my paycheck . The mother has full custody and will not respond in any way.
This is concerning visitation.
It sounds like you will need to have an attorney file a contempt action against the mother for failure to abide by a visitation order, assuming that there is one. If there is not one, then you will need an attorney to file the necessary petition to establish visitation rights with the child.
Q: Can you be a victim and a suspect in the same case
Yes, this can happen in a countless number of settings. Since your question is in the Environmental category, here is an illustration of how the scenario you describe might materialize. A crew member of the deck department of a ship is on navigational watch as the ship transits a channel. He... Read more »
Q: Is the plaintiff's attorney allowed to put hearsay & lies in a document and file it with the courts?
If it's against the law what can I do about it?
Are you serious?
Are you really asking if sn attorney can legally lie to the court?
If you believe thst is authorized, why would you consider believing anything a lawyer would write on here ?
Q: I believe the statutes of limitations on delinquent credit card debt in Mississippi is 3yrs. When does that 3yrs, start
Is it from the date of the last payment made on the account or does it start 180 days after the last payment made on the account
The statute of limitations starts on the date of last activity on your account. This could be the date you last made payment, but it could also be the date you last used the account, made a promise to pay, entered a payment agreement, or acknowledged liability for the debt.
Q: What rights does estranged husband have after wife's death
Mother in law passed away 7_23_19
She found out in June 18 she had cancer
Her husband left her for someone else
They were not divorced at the time of her death. Her son ( my Husband) took care of her after her husband abandoned her
What should my Husband do?... Read more »
Take your mother-in-law’s will and a copy of the deed to the house to a Mississippi probate attorney. If there was no will, just let the attorney know. A lot depends on whether there was a will, how it was written, and how title to the house was held, so no answer can be provided in this forum
Q: Do I have a lawsuit case due to neglegent medication administration by doctors and staff.
It's possible you could, but there are very few facts to go on here. If you contacted a Mississippi med mal attorney, they would likely want to know what the medication was, the dosage administered, what it was prescribed for, your reaction to the medication, your medical history, among many other... Read more »
Q: Hey can i apply for an apartment while I’m on probation they charged me with false pretense?
You fill out an app;ication
Q: Do I have reasons for a case?
I received an antibiotic shot and I have been experiencing soreness, stiffness in that area along with numbness in my leg. Could a nerve have been punctured?
If you consulted with a Mississippi med mal attorney, they would need additional information to form any kind of legal opinion. Attorneys generally review a claimant's file with the guidance of a doctor or other medical professional. Good luck
Q: My boyfriend has 3 simple domestic violence charges felony and was out on bond went bk to jail on the 3rd domestic the
Rebonded him and now a month later want to revoke his bond what can we do
Talk to your lawyer
Q: I have soreness and stiffness in my hip along with numbness in my leg after receiving a shot in my hip
There wasn't a question, but if you're asking whether you have the grounds for a case, a Mississippi med mal attorney would likely ask for additional information or records. They would need further details. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
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