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I am my 92-year-old father's medical power of attorney, and we are both veterans dealing with severe depression and high anxiety. My father, who resides in an assisted living facility, has been verbally abused by a CNA, who called him a "liar" in front of me. After a verbal... View More

answered on Jun 13, 2025
What you and your father are going through sounds incredibly painful and unfair, especially considering your roles as veterans and caretakers for each other. Being verbally abused in a care facility—especially in front of witnesses—and then having that situation turned around on you without... View More
I am facing issues with the HUD agency in Jackson, Mississippi, where their employees are not enforcing the necessary rules and regulations required for handling funds by the Public Housing Authority. There have been plenty of communications from me to HUD regarding the Public Housing... View More

answered on Jun 12, 2025
Your demand letter should be comprehensive and professionally structured to address HUD's oversight failures regarding the Public Housing Authority in Jackson. Begin with a clear heading that identifies it as a formal demand letter, include your contact information, and address it to the... View More
I've been dealing with a government field office for about a year regarding their non-compliance with HUD rules and regulations. Despite previous contact, the issue remains unresolved. I want to send them a demand letter seeking compensation. Is this advisable, and are there specific... View More

answered on Jun 12, 2025
Sending a demand letter to a government agency regarding HUD rule violations requires careful consideration of sovereign immunity protections and administrative procedure requirements. The federal government enjoys sovereign immunity, meaning you generally cannot sue without their consent, though... View More
I have a family member in the local county jail who is a brittle diabetic with multiple health issues. Despite his primary care physician ordering an ADA-compliant calorie-restricted diabetic diet, his meals consist mainly of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, with variations like oatmeal or toast... View More

answered on Jun 11, 2025
You can force compliance by combining administrative pressure with a civil-rights action under the Eighth Amendment (cruel and unusual punishment) and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
First, exhaust any available jail‐grievance procedures in writing and escalate to the county board of... View More
I would like to know if it is legal for city police to conduct random checks of driver's licenses on an interstate overpass without probable cause. They are doing random license checks, but I am unsure how often this occurs.

answered on Jun 11, 2025
Police may only stop vehicles on an interstate without individualized suspicion if they’re conducting a properly authorized checkpoint or roadblock, not purely random “stop‐and‐ID” checks.
Under both federal Fourth Amendment jurisprudence (Michigan v. Sitz) and Mississippi law,... View More
As a teacher of the blind, I am concerned about whether Mississippi's House Bill 960, proposed on July 1, 2012, regarding the education of blind or visually impaired students, became law. If the bill did not pass, does this mean that schools for the blind are not liable for adhering to its... View More

answered on Jun 11, 2025
House Bill 960 was introduced in 2012 but never secured the votes or the governor’s signature, so it did not become law in Mississippi.
Because those proposed standards never took effect, schools for the blind are not legally bound to meet anything beyond the existing statutory... View More
I gave a Notice of Claim relating to an incident on December 22, 2024. I submitted the Notice on March 10, 2025. I understand that I must file the lawsuit within the first 90 days, and I'm seeking clarification on whether I have an additional 90 days to file the lawsuit, given that I am... View More

answered on May 16, 2025
In Mississippi, after submitting a Notice of Claim, you generally have 90 days to file a lawsuit. This is the initial period you need to adhere to. If you don’t file within those 90 days, the court might dismiss your case. However, there could be circumstances that allow for an extension,... View More
I am dealing with a situation involving Mississippi Code 11-46-1. I gave a Notice of Claim on March 10, 2025, regarding a potential lawsuit against the state or an employee. I believe this code may grant an additional 90 days to file the lawsuit, but I haven't received a response from the... View More

answered on May 16, 2025
Yes, under Mississippi law, once you file a Notice of Claim under Mississippi Code Title 11, Chapter 46 (commonly known as the Mississippi Tort Claims Act), there is a specific waiting period and a timing rule for filing your lawsuit. The law requires that you give the government entity 90 days to... View More
I gave a Notice of Claim to the Executive Director of state government in relation to false testimony on March 10, 2025. I am unsure whether I was supposed to file the Notice of Claim or if serving it was sufficient according to Mississippi Code 11-46-11. Did I handle the Notice of Claim process... View More

answered on May 16, 2025
Under Mississippi law, specifically **Mississippi Code § 11-46-11**, serving a **Notice of Claim** is a required **prerequisite** before you can file a lawsuit against a governmental entity or employee. You do **not** file the Notice of Claim with the court at this stage. Instead, you **serve** it... View More
My husband was arrested and went to court, where he plead guilty to several charges, including no tag, no insurance, no seatbelt, improper headlight, and a bench warrant, but not to disorderly conduct. The initial no ID charge was dropped because he possesses an ID but did not have it with him at... View More

answered on May 15, 2025
It’s understandable that you’re concerned about the disorderly conduct charge, especially since it wasn’t included in the initial list of charges your husband received. The first thing you should do is clarify the situation with the court. You can reach out to the court clerks to ask for more... View More
In Mississippi, isn't CPS supposed to contact family members before placing children into foster care, especially in cases involving medical neglect? Despite being in contact with CPS, no family members were reached out to before separating the children.

answered on May 15, 2025
In Mississippi, Child Protective Services (CPS) is generally required to consider family members as potential placements before placing children in foster care. However, this requirement can depend on the specific circumstances of the case, especially when the child’s immediate safety or... View More
I filed my first Notice of Claim related to a lawsuit in Mississippi without an attorney, and it's been over 90 days. Am I allowed to have another 90 days to file an additional Notice of Claim, considering there have been no changes in my situation?

answered on May 15, 2025
In Mississippi, the Notice of Claim process typically has a strict 90-day deadline for filing, especially for certain types of lawsuits, such as tort claims against government entities. Once the 90 days have passed, it is often difficult to extend the time frame for submitting a second Notice of... View More
I submitted a Notice of Claim to the state of Mississippi regarding an eviction issue involving state employees who handle government HUD funds, but I received no response. I am still in the process of finding an attorney. I read that once the other party responds, I have an additional 90 days to... View More

answered on May 15, 2025
In Mississippi, once you file a Notice of Claim against the state or its employees, the law gives them 90 days to respond before you are allowed to file a lawsuit. This waiting period is meant to give the state a fair chance to investigate and resolve the issue without litigation. If they don’t... View More
I'm permitted and tagged with Mississippi, which has a weight limit of 88,000 pounds with a harvest permit. Arkansas has a limit of 85,000 pounds with a harvest permit. Despite a reciprocal agreement between the two states, the Arkansas DOT officers continue issuing tickets for being over... View More

answered on May 15, 2025
Reciprocal agreements between states often allow certain commercial vehicle privileges across state lines, but they don’t always guarantee full acceptance of all permit types—especially when it comes to weight limits. Even if Mississippi allows 88,000 pounds with a harvest permit, Arkansas... View More
I was evicted from a government-funded apartment in Mississippi after representing myself at the eviction hearing. During the hearing, the Executive Director of the apartments and the Maintenance Director lied under oath, claiming they followed all HUD rules and regulations for all tenants. I have... View More

answered on May 14, 2025
You can start by gathering all your lease documents, court transcripts, and any evidence showing the directors’ sworn statements were false. Take these materials to the district attorney’s office in the county where the eviction occurred and ask them to review your evidence for possible perjury... View More
I need an attorney who will work on a contingency basis for a case involving public corruption. The apartment I was evicted from was funded by HUD, and the management allegedly lied during the eviction hearing. I have documents proving these lies, which seem to implicate management in misusing... View More

answered on Apr 16, 2025
It sounds like you’re dealing with a serious matter involving both housing rights and possible government misconduct. If the management of a HUD-funded property knowingly lied during your eviction proceedings and misused federal funds, that can trigger both civil and possibly criminal liability.... View More
I was evicted from my home in November 2024 after an alleged lease violation that began in April 2024. I gave a Notice of Claim to the state employees involved on March 10, 2025, seeking compensation. What is the correct process for serving a Notice of Claim to state employees in Mississippi, and... View More

answered on Apr 15, 2025
You’ve taken an important step by sending the Notice of Claim, but the law in Mississippi requires that it be delivered in a very specific way to be legally effective. Under the Mississippi Tort Claims Act, the notice must be sent by certified mail with return receipt requested to the chief... View More
I'm in Mississippi and filed a Notice of Claim involving state employees on March 10, 2025. I believe I have until April 12, 2025, to file a lawsuit. Can I extend the time beyond 90 days to file the lawsuit, especially since management lied under oath and I haven't received any response... View More

answered on Apr 14, 2025
In Mississippi, the 90-day period to file a lawsuit after submitting a Notice of Claim involving state employees is typically strict. However, there may be limited exceptions in cases where new evidence or circumstances arise that justify extending the time. If management's actions, such as... View More
I submitted a Notice of Claim to a state government agency in Mississippi regarding a compensatory lawsuit on March 10, 2025. I haven't received any response yet. I believe my deadline to file the lawsuit is today, April 11, 2025, based on Mississippi law, which requires a Notice of Claim with... View More

answered on Apr 13, 2025
You’re in a time-sensitive situation, and it’s important to act promptly. Under Mississippi law, the state government typically has **90 days** to respond to a Notice of Claim before you can proceed with filing a lawsuit. Since you submitted your notice on March 10, 2025, your 90-day period... View More
In Mississippi, how long does a state government have to respond to a notice of claim? I filed a notice because of wrongful actions by management, and it's been about a month with no response. There have been no further communications or legal actions initiated yet.

answered on Apr 13, 2025
It can be frustrating when you're waiting for a response and not sure what to expect. In Mississippi, when you file a notice of claim against the state government, they generally have **90 days** to respond to your claim. This period is set by the **Mississippi Tort Claims Act**, which gives... View More
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