The title of the house and property is exchanged several times between him and his sister and eventually his ex-wife(25 yrs younger) is add. They've been divorced for 8 to 10 years now and she's suing him for community property. His attorney said it was a mortgage on the house that she... View More 
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
In Louisiana, the "dirty hands doctrine" is not a recognized legal doctrine that would automatically prevent someone from claiming community property in a divorce case. Community property laws in Louisiana can be complex, and the outcome of your dad's case would depend on various... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2023
First and foremost, the first thing you need to do is get a lawyer. Having the pipe is the lesser crime of the two, since prosecutors typically go after the controlled substance charge more than anything. That being said, there are some ways to minimize any potential jail time that you may end up... View More
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
If you've been stopped and are facing drug-related charges, it's essential to take certain steps before your court appearance. First and foremost, consult with a criminal defense attorney immediately. They can provide legal guidance and represent your interests in court.
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answered on Aug 14, 2023
If your car was seized by law enforcement under a warrant, the first step you should take is to contact the law enforcement agency that seized your car to inquire about the process for reclaiming it. They will provide you with information about the necessary steps, documents, and fees that you need... View More
Inmate parole date is 10/26 as of now. He is at a Community Work Center operated by the state dept of corrections. He is working everyday and doing A&D classes. Never received a write up. Will his parole date change to anything sooner
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answered on Mar 19, 2023
It is possible for an inmate to be released on parole earlier than their scheduled release date, but this decision is typically made by the Mississippi Department of Corrections Parole Board based on a variety of factors, including the inmate's behavior while incarcerated, the nature of the... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2023
It really depends on the situation. The failure to tell a person their Miranda rights does not necessarily mean that the case will be dismissed; however, it could mean that any confession or statements made by the person may not be able to come in. Once again, though, it depends on the situation.
answered on Jun 6, 2023
That question is a lot trickier than it sounds. Oftentimes, it can be several months, and sometimes years, before a case is even presented to the grand jury. That being said, at a certain point, the person charged has grounds to request that the charge be dismissed and expunged from their record.
This person was convicted felon and he got stopped for no seatbelt one day and had a firearm and went to jail and was able to bond out and had an upcoming court date but when he reported to his PO the US Marshals had indicted him and I don't understand how or why
answered on Oct 11, 2022
The federal system tends to work much faster than the state system. The other thing to remember is that the federal penalties tend to be much harsher than the state side, even for something as relatively small being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. The person's best bet is going... View More
The case was dismissed on April 21, 2022, via Pre-Trial Diversion. How do I get my record expunged
answered on Jul 27, 2022
If the case was dismissed via pretrial diversion, then the best thing that you could do to have your record expunged is get with a lawyer, who can draft and submit the necessary paperwork to get the case expunged.
We live in Mississippi. He was charged in Virginia
answered on Jun 12, 2022
From the looks of it, there is nothing prohibiting you from carrying or owning a firearm. The key question is going to be whether your husband has access to it, as well as the nature of his conviction. If it is a felony, then he cannot have any possession of any firearm unless he gets his record... View More
What justify that juvenile being charged as an adult
answered on Jun 9, 2022
Typically, a charge like that would keep the juvenile in youth court, unless it is a crime that concerns a firearm or is an egregious violent crime.
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... View More
Am I allowed to have guns in other states? Theres so many different ways to look at it
answered on Mar 2, 2022
Generally under federal guidelines, anyone with a Domestic Violence charge on their record won't pass a federal background check to purchase firearms.
The person they were riding with had their gun in the car so the charges were enhanced? First time offender so what's the worst case scenario? What kind of time are they looking at?
answered on Jan 2, 2022
They are looking at some considerable time, given the number of dosage units involved. That being said, even with a firearm enhancement, there is still a possibility of having it resolved with minimal or no jail time; however, it all depends on the circumstances. I would highly recommend reaching... View More
My husband and one of his friends got caught spotlighting and a gun was in the truck. They took the gun gave it back to his dad. He went to court, paid his fine and that was it, a year later the feds got him for it. He had already went to court over it .what's going to happen
answered on Dec 21, 2021
There really is no telling, without knowing the exact charges on the federal side. Even though he may have paid a fine in state court, if there is a violation of federal law, then the relevant federal agency can also pursue it.
One person signed off for the affidavit and signed off on it too.
answered on Nov 11, 2021
In Mississippi, typically the officer or person bringing the charges signs the affidavit, and then the affidavit is sworn to and then signed by the court clerk or a deputy court clerk.
answered on Nov 11, 2021
In Mississippi, typically, a felony affidavit is signed by the charging officer or complaining witness/victim, then it is sworn to in front of the justice court clerk or a deputy clerk.
The rule book says there much be a time on a warrant.
answered on Nov 11, 2021
It depends on which portion of the search warrant that you are referring to, as well as the issuing court. If it is in federal court, usually the time frame in which the warrant can be executed is included. If it is in state, it is best practice for the issuing officer to include the date AND time... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2021
What you will have to do is draft a subpoena and present it to the court clerk for her to have it issued, then at that point you will have to have someone (not you if you are a party) serve it on the person.
Can the same person that signed a felony affidavit be who also signs off on the affidavit too?
answered on Nov 7, 2021
In Mississippi, there are really only two people that can file a criminal affidavit: the first is the alleged victim of whatever crime is alleged; the second is an investigator or law enforcement officer. Usually, depending on the nature of the crime, it is an investigator who files a felony... View More
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