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The vehicle has more owed than value, the bank account only receives money from social security which is only source of income.
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answered on Jan 3, 2024
If you return a car to the bank and still owe money on it, the bank may try to recover the remaining debt. However, Social Security funds generally have protections against most types of garnishment.
Under federal law, Social Security benefits are protected from garnishment for most debts.... View More 
The vehicle has more owed than value, the bank account only receives money from social security which is only source of income.
answered on Jan 3, 2024
Social security benefits are generally exempt under most if not all state laws, so general creditors cannot use the court systems to capture your benefits.
Most banks are federally chartered, or are insured by the FDIC, and because of that, tend to comply with federal law and requirements.... 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.
Do not... 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
My wife and the investigator have past runnings and she is scared to go down there without advice from my lawyer.
answered on Dec 30, 2023
The previous answer is exactly correct. In these situations, there is no set obligation to talk to an investigator, especially without an attorney present. Your wife's best bet is going to be to reach out to an experienced criminal defense lawyer to discuss the details of the investigation and... View More
My wife and the investigator have past runnings and she is scared to go down there without advice from my lawyer.
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answered on Dec 29, 2023
If an investigator has contacted your wife for questioning, she is not obligated to go in for questioning without proper legal advice. It is within her rights to consult with an attorney before deciding whether to comply with the investigator's request. Seeking legal counsel is a prudent step,... View More
Not interviewing any witnesses. The motions were filed but there's no ruling from the judge on my docket sheet.
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answered on Dec 25, 2023
The decision to withdraw a motion to suppress a statement and not interview witnesses may or may not necessarily be considered ineffective counsel on its own. It depends on the specific circumstances of your case. Attorneys often make strategic decisions during the course of a legal proceeding, and... View More
Could not find me in there system what should i do
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answered on Dec 19, 2023
If you received a reckless driving and DWI ticket in Mississippi, and the court cannot locate your information, take the following steps: contact the court clerk's office to inquire about your case, verify the accuracy of your ticket details, and consider seeking legal advice, especially if... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2023
It usually does not take very long. Typically, once the motion is filed, the state is obligated to produce the discovery quickly, and if they do not, then the defense lawyer could file a motion to exclude that evidence or request sanctions (including a potential dismissal) due to a discovery... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2023
It sounds like there may be the potential for a motion to dismiss based on lack of a speedy trial. Usually, the magic number is nine months before the delay is considered presumptively prejudicial. Your best bet is going to be to get with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to talk about the... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2023
Possibly; however, usually the magic number is nine months before the delay is considered presumptively prejudicial. Your best bet is going to be to get with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to talk about the facts and circumstances of your case, or at the very least to get some additional... View More
I got a speeding ticket about a year ago, and I got it fixed where I wasn't ordered to court or pay a fine and was told if I got reprimanded again, the judge would bring it up and make me pay the speeding ticket. is that true? The ticket I got taken care of was just speeding, and my new ticket... View More
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answered on Dec 12, 2023
Whether an old ticket can resurface in court for a new offense in Mississippi depends on factors like the judge's discretion and your driving record. While there may not be a specific law requiring it, judges can consider past infractions during sentencing. Your previous speeding ticket, even... View More
Insurance check made out to mortgage company and me, I signed and deposited check, bank cashed check but put hold on it until mortgage company signs, mortgage company won't sign until check reissued by insurance company. Check issued Feb. 2023. Insurance says can't reissue because bank... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2023
While I do not practice in Missouri, generally speaking, you will want to contact the Missouri Department of Insurance who should be willing to step in to assist. I see no reason that the mortgage company wouldn't be willing to sign off on the original check, for your back to cancel the... View More
The police pulled my car stereo out of the dash and broke the frame that holds it in. Even though the search was clean they said they are not financially responsible for the damages.
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
When police conduct a search of a vehicle and cause damage, they are not necessarily free from financial responsibility for the damages caused. The specific circumstances of the search, including its legality and the manner in which it was conducted, are key factors in determining liability for any... View More
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answered on Dec 2, 2023
Yes, you can be guilty of voyeurism even on your own property. The key factor in voyeurism charges is not the location, but the act of observing or recording someone without their consent in a situation where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy.
This means that if you engage in... View More
Based on Debtors’ Schedule A/B and valuation of $120,000.00
placed on the subject real property and, based on Claim #21 in the
amount of $37,739.40 filed by Bank of Commerce evidencing a deed of
trust lien on said property, it appears to the Court there is approximately... View More
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answered on Nov 27, 2023
An "Agreed Order Sustaining Objection to Exemptions" typically means that there was a challenge to the exemptions claimed by the debtors in their bankruptcy case, and the court has issued an order regarding this objection. In this context, it appears that the court has recognized that... View More
If I go get my son back from Pennsylvania where my wife has taken him can I be charged with kidnapping or any other crime from the Pennsylvania side the childs home state is Mississippi also assume there was no physical confrontation between me and my wife I go to Pennsylvania I get my son and I... View More
answered on Nov 26, 2023
I am not aware of all of the facts, and since I am not your attorney, I hesitate to give you advice on that question. I will say, hypothetically, that if there is no court order, I don't see how you could be charged with kidnapping. Again, I don't know all of the facts, and I am not your... View More
Mississippi residents I know there's no issue with a parent taking the child out of state without permission if there is no custody order so does that mean I can also bring him home from Pennsylvania since my wife and son are still Mississippi residents and we're still married she refuses... View More
answered on Nov 24, 2023
You are correct. Since there is no order in place, either parent may take the child wherever he or she wants. However, it is a bad idea for you to go to Pennsylvania and take the child back to Mississippi against your wife's will. There very well could be a physical confrontation that could... View More
Under admiralty law of the water and being pursumed lost at sea.and being charged under corporate codes,statutes,Public policy,misrepresentation of name,none discloser.fraudelent ,communist democracy,operated out of Dobos Switzerland, and administered from fleet street Egland,for the bishopric of... View More
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answered on Nov 18, 2023
The concepts you're referring to, such as admiralty law applying to individuals and notions of being "lost at sea" or governed by "corporate codes" under a "communist democracy" operated from Switzerland or England, are not recognized principles in United States... View More
I am a black female. I was wearing a hoodie and sweat pants. Seemed like I was being watched as soon as I entered the store. Before leaving the store two officers approached me and told me to hand over my purse in front of the entire store. The officer also lifted my hoodie. After being searched... View More
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answered on Nov 16, 2023
In your case, it is certainly possible that you were racially profiled. The fact that you were a black female wearing a hoodie and sweatpants and that you were being watched as soon as you entered the store suggests that your race and clothing may have played a role in the officers' decision... View More
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