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answered on Oct 25, 2024
Start by searching through your mother's personal documents, such as her home office, safe deposit box, or important file cabinets. Look for any paperwork related to financial accounts, employment benefits, or correspondence from insurance companies. Sometimes, life insurance information can... View More 
I was in Georgia 2014 had been there about 2 months and got public intox on the beach at tabi island arrested days before I was to move to Oregon, they told me since I didn't have the 3500 dollars needed for me to walk I would have to go to Chatham county, i made bail after a few weeks, but... View More
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answered on Oct 10, 2024
You have several options to address the outstanding warrant for fleeing state. First, consider contacting a criminal defense attorney who can guide you through the process and represent your interests effectively. An attorney can help you understand the specifics of your case and the best steps to... View More
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answered on Sep 18, 2024
In Mississippi, the sentencing for murder and attempted murder depends on several factors, such as the circumstances of the crime and the defendant's criminal history. For murder, if convicted, the sentence can be life imprisonment, either with or without the possibility of parole, depending... View More
I was also told by one of the people there that they weren’t gonna call the police, but there was only gonna keep it for their records and their workers and then later on they did call the police and I didn’t know till the police actually showed up. the self register was acting wonky , even got... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
In your situation, it sounds like there was a misunderstanding at the self-checkout, but now you are facing a shoplifting charge in Mississippi. Even if you did not intend to shoplift, the fact that items were not scanned can lead to legal consequences. The store’s decision to call the police... View More
She has moved from n. MS to Madison. Left him in a senior community apt complex. She took his debit card that his soc sec $ is put on monthly, took battery from his truck so he couldn’t go anywhere. But he either is getting dementia or has signs big time of Alzheimer’s. She didn’t tell the... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
To find out if your niece has power of attorney for your brother, you can start by asking her directly for a copy of the document. If she claims to have it and refuses to show it, that could be a red flag. You might also want to speak with your brother, if possible, to see if he recalls signing any... View More
I had no lawyer.a d I have a didabilitey my sister knew this and the juge treeted unfarlay allso why couldn't my sister take a buy out I will not be living my home of over 15 years the juge by force fine it will be in a boddey bag
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answered on Nov 18, 2023
If you are facing eviction from your home in Mississippi and feel the judgment was unfair, especially given your disability and lack of legal representation, there are steps you can take. First, consider filing for an appeal if you believe the judge's decision was not in accordance with the... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2023
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answered on Jul 19, 2023
In Mississippi, a power of attorney grants certain powers and responsibilities to the person appointed as an agent. The specific authority granted in the power of attorney document will determine what actions your brother can take on your dad's behalf.
If your brother's power of... View More
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.
answered on Mar 4, 2022
The short answer is yes, people can press false charges. The big thing to remember, though, is whether those charges will end up sticking and whether the prosecution can prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
I had no knowledge of the fact that my friend and I did not have permission to be on his uncle's land. My friend put some things in my truck and I helped him load an item. But I didn't know that we weren't supposed to be on the land and was didn't know that the things he and I... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2022
It really depends on a few things; however, if this if your first charge, then there is a greater likelihood of no jail time. That being said, it sounds like you may have a viable defense, particularly depending on what the other person told officers and what the investigation revealed. Either way,... View More
One of my coworkers got mad and threw a piece of metal at me at work, and it hit me. Is there a way to sue for that?
answered on Dec 17, 2021
More than likely, this would be something that is covered by worker's compensation. Your best bet is going to be to get with a workers comp lawyer to go over the details of what happened, as well as to discuss the nature of your injuries.
answered on Nov 16, 2021
§ 85-7-251 - Sale of motor vehicle for towing and storage cost. Property owner "shall be liable for the reasonable price of towing and storage of such vehicle; and the towing company to whom the price of such labor and storage costs may be due shall have the right to retain possession of... View More
Will there be a warrant out for his arrest or will he be summoned to court?
answered on Nov 16, 2021
It really depends on the judge. Your husband's best bet is going to be to contact the circuit clerk's office and determine whether the judge issued a warrant or summons for him to appear.
Girlfriend stole it from mother but was seen taken out of his wallet in Dollar general
answered on Feb 18, 2021
If it's a misdemeanor charge, there is a good chance that a lawyer could work it out with a prosecutor to where trial is avoided and the charge does not go on your record. That being said, if you had nothing to do with the underlying crime, then you should seriously consider taking it to trial.
I have already told the owner to come get the vehicle and they have failed to do so. How long before the car is legally mine?
answered on Aug 19, 2020
A Mississippi attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It could depend on the terms of the contract of sale and communications that ensued afterwards. Good luck
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answered on May 16, 2020
Likely not, unless you've already opened up an estate and have gotten permission from the court. Your best bet is going to be to talk to a lawyer to see how to go about setting everything up to resolve his affairs. Feel free to reach out to any lawyer on here by clicking the contact... View More
answered on May 16, 2020
There is a chance that if you went ahead and cashed it, you could face criminal charges. I would highly encourage you to reach out to a lawyer so that you can discuss the possibility of opening up an estate for him so that you can resolve his affairs.
I was in labor all night and begged for help but was denied assistance because I was just a "convict" trying to get out of jail. On September 16, 2013, at 6:05 am I gave birth in the Neshoba County Jail
answered on Apr 2, 2020
Unfortunately, with the way that Mississippi law works, the time frame to file a lawsuit against the county has likely long-since expired. Typically, to sue a county in state court, you only have one year from the date that the conduct occurred.
answered on Sep 14, 2019
That is a much more complicated answer than it may seem. I would highly encourage you to reach out to lawyer to discuss further. Most lawyers on here, myself included, offer free consultations to see how we can help you out, or at the very least guide you in the right direction.
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