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answered on Jun 17, 2024
When you receive a judge's order regarding your 1983 civil rights claim, the first step is to read the order carefully and understand what is being asked of you. Pay attention to any deadlines or specific actions you must take, as missing these could negatively impact your case.
If the... View More 
I filed a motion for compassionate release The ausa argued my motion should be denied because of the seriousness of the crime but the judge said they answered untimely
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answered on Jun 1, 2024
It sounds like you have already taken significant steps by filing a motion for compassionate release. The fact that the judge acknowledged the untimeliness of the AUSA's response works in your favor. You should focus on emphasizing this procedural error and any other strong points in your... View More
Me and my fiance went through a roadblock we were passengers in the vehicle the driver gives law enforcement box information they pull him out of the vehicle cuff him then they ask for me and my fiance to step out they begin to search us without consent and then start searching our belongings my... View More
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answered on Apr 4, 2024
Based on the details you provided, there are a few key legal issues at play:
1. Probable Cause: If the driver provided false information to law enforcement at the roadblock, this could potentially give the officers probable cause to believe that criminal activity may be occurring, which... View More
Grandparents being given misinformation after showing interest in fostering twin grandchildren who were addicted to cocaine at birth. CPS created repeated delays in court sessions on transferring infant children to grandparents custody. CPS requested that grandparents not get foster license because... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the difficulties and frustrations your family has been going through trying to gain custody of your grandchildren. The delays and misinformation from CPS sound extremely stressful and concerning.
To answer your question directly - yes, there are absolutely... View More
Himself in I can havr my car well the towing company said it's 600$ as of today an they had it three days an there still a hold on it am the guy turned himself in yesterday around 2. Is this legal to do this hold my car an charge Me these fees
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answered on Jan 8, 2024
In Mississippi, when your car is impounded by the police, especially after being involved in a crime like a high-speed chase, the towing and storage fees usually fall to you as the owner. The legality of holding your car and charging fees typically depends on the policies of the local police... View More
An now the towing company wanna charge me 600$ an said they had for 3 actually today makes 2 an there a hold on it still is it legal to charge me so much when the police put hold on it am there closed on Sunday an the mam turned himself in yesterday. They said we'll give your car back when he... View More
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answered on Jan 8, 2024
In Mississippi, when a car is impounded by the police, the towing and storage fees are typically the responsibility of the car owner. However, if there was a specific agreement or understanding with the police about releasing your car without charge upon the surrender of the individual involved in... View More
my laptop and phone have been tampered with and nude videos and photos are being shown all on the web. Live videos of myself at my resident are shown, I did not and would not ever give any consent of any of this
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
I'm really sorry to hear about what you're going through. It's crucial to act quickly to protect your privacy and well-being. First, contact local law enforcement immediately to report the unauthorized sharing of your intimate content and the tampering with your devices. They can... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
In Mississippi, a police officer cannot keep your driver's license until a traffic ticket is paid in full. When you receive a traffic ticket, the officer may ask to see your license to record your information, but they must return it to you after issuing the ticket.
You are expected to... View More
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answered on May 24, 2024
If you had a light bar on your Jeep Wrangler and passed a parked police car on the side of the road, it’s important to know the laws regarding light bars in your area. Many states have specific regulations about when and where light bars can be used, often restricting their use to off-road... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2023
No. 911 dispatchers are trained to determine whether the caller is reporting a genuine emergency and to prioritize calls to use available resources most efficiently.
A disturbing number of 911 calls are frivolous.
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answered on Aug 14, 2022
Sounds to me like your husband is definitely going to need to speak with a lawyer about the facts and circumstances surrounding his charges, as well as the search.
Have there been certain circumstances where a ticket or affidavit isn’t filed because the officer knew he did multiple things wrong
answered on Jul 24, 2022
It really depends on the circumstances. Lots of officers will still file charges regardless of their own conduct; however, if an officer has said that they are pressing charges, then the best thing to do would be to follow up with the local court periodically to see if they did.
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... View 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... View 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.
I had a person walk in my yard point gun at me and said you know what I am here for . Then beat me with gun . Police came and two years later still had not helped me.
answered on Apr 5, 2022
Under MS law, you would have only 1 year to sue a police department. However, they do not have a time line in which to complete an investigation as toward charging the person with a crime. Your injury claim may be barred against your neighbor as well as it is going to be defined as a intentional... View More
I withdrew my guilty plea and prepared to walk out of court, the public defender and prosecution team came to me and told me the judge would suspend time from my sentence which the public defender previously stated, but when I finished the plea the judge didn't suspend time, am I entitled to... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2022
This is something that happens quite a good bit. Unfortunately, even though the prosecution and the defender may agree to a particular recommendation, the judge is not required to accept that recommendation. Usually, during the plea hearing, the judge will ask a series of questions to make sure... View More
I plead guilty but had a change of heart and withdrew the plea, I was about to walk out of court and the prosecution team and public defender came to me saying the judge would suspend time, but when I went back to plea he gave the maximum time offered from prosecution.
answered on Apr 2, 2022
This is something that happens quite a good bit. Unfortunately, even though the prosecution and the defender may agree to a particular recommendation, the judge is not required to accept that recommendation. Usually, during the plea hearing, the judge will ask a series of questions to make sure... View More
Judge instructed prosecution to use my plea against me if I wished to go to trial shortly after I withdrew the plea. As I was about to walk out of court, my public defender and the prosecution team told me I should go forward with the plea, and the judge would suspend time off my sentence when... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2022
This is something that happens quite a good bit. Unfortunately, even though the prosecution and the defender may agree to a particular recommendation, the judge is not required to accept that recommendation. Usually, during the plea hearing, the judge will ask a series of questions to make sure... View More
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