Due to the elevator falling and abruptly stopping between floors and when I was rescued out I had suffered damages to my leg and had three surgeries, with the last one being a total knee replacement
answered on May 23, 2022
This would be a Federal Tort Acts claim and you have a 2 year statute in which to file a SF-95 form and prove your damages. Failure to file such form could result in your claim being lost and denied. You need to seek consultation with an attorney in your area to discuss your rights and claim for... Read more »
The man was physically and mentally abusive. Will the woman win full custody for this reason no matter what.
answered on May 22, 2022
One of the factors that the court will take into consideration is whether violence has been perpetrated by either party during the relationship, especially if children were present at the time. Our case law and statutes are clear that the party who is found to have been violent during the... Read more »
Grandmother is already taking care of 5 children & can’t take care of an infant. She wants to find a good family to give full custody to. Can she do this without parents signing anything also? G’mother is in Louisiana and new family would possibly be in MS
answered on May 21, 2022
Because the child is a resident of Louisiana, Louisiana statues would govern; therefore, you should contact an attorney licensed in that state.
abandonment in the state of MS, and the non-custodial parent is willing to sign them, but the children aren’t being adopted by someone else, will the non-custodial parent still be required to pay child support after they have relinquished their legal rights?
answered on May 21, 2022
No. Once the parental relationship is terminated, all obligations cease. The exception is that if the non-custodial parent had accrued a child support arrearage prior to the termination and a contempt action was brought to recover those funds, the arrearage is still owed.
Just cause someone said they seen a guy with 2 boat motors a weed eater an chainsaw but the chainsaw and weed eater belong to my boss I was with my girlfriend all day an night
answered on May 19, 2022
From the looks of it, you have an alibi defense that the state would have to overcome in order to gain a conviction. I would highly encourage you to reach out to an experienced criminal defense lawyer to see what can be done to help you out.
EMPLOYER HAS 400 EMPLOYEES AND OWNER PARENT COMPANY HAS 10,000
answered on May 19, 2022
I would highly encourage you to reach out to an experienced lawyer to handle this. You can reach out to any attorney on this platform by clicking the contact information next to their name. Most lawyers, including those at my office, offer free consults to see what can be done to help you out.
answered on May 19, 2022
Without more information, it's hard to determine what you are asking. You should probably reach out to an experienced criminal defense lawyer, as those types of charges can be incredibly tricky.
During the sentencing hearing the State failed to submit any competent evidence that defendant qualified under M.C.A. section 99-19-83
answered on May 19, 2022
Usually, the state has to put forth evidence of the prior convictions in order for the 83 enhancement to apply; however, they can get around that if the defense stipulated to the prior convictions.
The multi-count indictment failed to charge an essential element of armed robbery. But through jury instructions the elements was submitted via constructive amendment.
answered on May 19, 2022
That's a big one. If the indictment failed to charge an essential element, then that should mean that the indictment was fatally defective, and therefore subject to dismissal. If there is a substantive amendment, then that would mean that it would be required to go before a grand jury, rather... Read more »
Three Defendant’s was charged with conspiracy to committ armed robbery and aggravated assault via multi-count indictment but only one defendant was convicted of conspiracy
answered on May 19, 2022
Mississippi does recognize what is called a unilateral conspiracy; however, the prosecution has to be very particular about what they allege and how the facts lead to a conspiracy. Your best bet is going to be to get with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to discuss the facts of the case and... Read more »
answered on May 13, 2022
That's pretty rough, especially since the trafficking charge carries a mandatory minimum. Your best bet is going to be to get with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to discuss the facts of the case and see what can be done.
Is there a way we can get her bond reduced or any other way to get her out. She is willing to do whatever it takes to get home to me and the kids
answered on May 13, 2022
It really depends on the facts of the case. Assuming that your fiance is a first time offender, then there is a greater likelihood of her getting her bond lowered to something more reasonable. I would be more concerned about why law enforcement is charging her when she did not have them in her... Read more »
How much jail time are you looking at?
answered on May 13, 2022
Even though they are under 21, they could still be facing some jail time; however, it always depends on the circumstances, like the amount of weed, circumstances of the person having the weed, etc. Your best bet is going to be to get with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to talk about the... Read more »
Got 2 tickets today for no license and not stopping at a stop sign. But the officer wrote on both tickets it's a 2023 the year of the car. But it's a 2002 model.
answered on May 13, 2022
Unfortunately, with the way that traffic tickets work in Mississippi, the fact that the law enforcement officer wrote down the wrong year does not automatically lead to a dismissal, as it is considered a simple error.
I got 2 traffic ticket yesterday. Both of them got the year of the car 2023 but it's a 2002 model. Can I get both of the tickets dismissed by a judge because of that mistake?
answered on May 13, 2022
Unfortunately, with the way that traffic tickets work in Mississippi, the fact that the law enforcement officer wrote down the wrong year does not automatically lead to a dismissal, as it is considered a simple error.
The vehicle is swerving and its a two lane straight away ,I speed up just to pass and then return to the speed limit is this illegal?
answered on May 9, 2022
If you are travelling over the speed limit and you are pulled over for speeding, then it's a valid ticket. You have the right to contest the ticket and depending on the circumstances you might prevail. The best chance at prevailing would be if you had a traffic ticket attorney representing... Read more »
answered on May 5, 2022
Go to the Office of the Chancery Clerk in the county in which your mother resides at the time of her death. You can give one of the deputy clerks your mother’s full name, and they will help you pull the file and allow you to make copies.
The mother abandoned him as well as his 3 other siblings whom I am the father of and moved to TN.
answered on May 4, 2022
I am unclear about whether you are the father or stepfather was of the child in question. You don’t say anything about the natural father being present in the child’s life, so I will assume he is not. You may petition the chancery court in the county in which the child lives and ask for... Read more »
Judge Trial
answered on May 1, 2022
I bench trial occurs when a party waives their right to a jury trial, and allows a particular matter to proceed to trial with just the judge, meaning that the judge makes all decisions regarding the law AND concerning facts.
answered on Apr 29, 2022
With a summons, if you do not appear for court on the designated day, then you run the risk of there being a default judgment entered against you.
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