I was recently giving a misdemeanor summons for theft of goods under 50 dollars this is my first offense.

It is extremely unlikely that you would be sentenced to jail. Most likely you would be offered pre-trial diversion which would allow you to...

Wamy husband died in 09. he had 3 grown children from his first marriage. I was 3rd wife. no will. do I have usufruct?

If you were married when he died, you would have the usufruct over community property. You should see an attorney to determine your rights and...

What can i do if my boyfriend was found with possessionof cocaine and attent to destribute such i get a lawyer and waht will be

You need to hire an experienced defense attorney from the area to take the proper steps to determine what defenses your boyfriend may have. You...

My odds of winning

You have sound reasons to expect restrictive visitation to protect from the drug and alcohol abuse issues. The judge will look to the father's...

I'm divorced but ex wont sign over car as promised, no property settlement was ever finalized

You will have to return to court to partition your property or to enforce your agreement, if that agreement is in writing.

A Power of Attorney does not give someone these types of writes. If your grandmother is unhappy with her treatment, she can revoke the power of...

Can a sister cohearse a brother who is mentally ill to disinherit his adult child and grandchildren and leave evrything to her

You can always challenge a donation or bequest based on the donor's lack of capacity. You can do the same with a will. You will require...

How much time would it take for an ex-husband who neglected to show up for court, and was missing 8 years, to get visitation?

The Court's make decisions based on the children's best interest. The Court will protect the children from emotional and physical damage. At the...

I want to know how can I expunge a misdemeanor off my record, and the cost of fees

The legislature has made expungement of most misdemeanor charges fairly straightforward. In some cases, you will need a hearing. I do not quote...

Can a mother take her children out of state without the father's permission?

The law does not prohibit a parent from taking the children out of state. At the same time, you must follow the provisions of the Louisiana...