Hurricane Katrina: Legal Issues - Columbus School of Law
Hurricane Katrina: Legal Issues - Columbus School of Law
Hurricane Katrina: Legal Issues - Columbus School of Law
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14.1.5 If I have a client that has an outstanding warrant in New Orleans and is thinking about<br />
turning himself in, what do I tell him or her about whether they will get a free lawyer when<br />
they go to New Orleans and whether their matter will be addressed in a timely manner? (Note<br />
that the Extradition Section below deals with the alternative, namely, what happens if your<br />
client does not turn herself in)<br />
14.1.6 Have records been destroyed so the government will not know whether your clients are<br />
in default or not? Will the evidence be there to try your client?<br />
14.2 Extradition<br />
14.2.1 If you are outside Louisiana and have a client who has an outstanding default warrant<br />
from before the hurricane in New Orleans, what advice do you have for him or her?<br />
14.3 FAQ<br />
14.3.1 May your client be released pending the governor’s warrant if he refuses to waive<br />
rendition?<br />
14.3.2 May your client be released if he waives rendition?<br />
14.3.3 What should we tell our client who doesn’t yet face extradition about the likelihood <strong>of</strong><br />
there being an extradition case?<br />
14.3.4 Should we raise with the Mississippi court the situation for prisoners in Louisiana?<br />
14.4 Contact Information<br />
14.4.1 LEGAL RESOURCES FOR CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS & FAMILY<br />
MEMBERS OF INCARCERATED PERSONS<br />
14.4.2 STATE & LOCAL OFFICES<br />
15 Transportation <strong>Law</strong><br />
15.1 Airlines<br />
15.1.1 Will passengers with airline tickets from an airport closed due to <strong>Hurricane</strong> <strong>Katrina</strong> be<br />
able to reschedule or get a refund without penalty? What if a passenger is personally unable to<br />
travel to an unaffected destination because <strong>of</strong> the storm?<br />
15.1.2 I bought an airline ticket through Expedia/Travelocity/Orbitz/etc. The flight has been<br />
affected by <strong>Hurricane</strong> <strong>Katrina</strong>. Will I be able to reschedule or get a refund without penalty?<br />
15.2 Highway use<br />
15.2.1 Many people will be moving personnel, supplies, or material in support <strong>of</strong> the relief<br />
efforts for the natural disaster. Must permits be obtained for oversize or overweight<br />
commercial vehicles used in the relief effort? Are emergency permits available?<br />
15.2.2 Will a passenger with bus tickets to or from an affected area be able to reschedule or<br />
get a refund without penalty? What if a passenger is personally unable to travel to an<br />
unaffected area because <strong>of</strong> the storm?<br />
15.3 Maritime <strong>Issues</strong><br />
15.3.1 If a passenger booked tickets on a cruise scheduled to depart or arrive in an affected<br />
port, will the passenger be able to reschedule or get a refund without penalty? What if a<br />
passenger was personally unable to travel because <strong>of</strong> the storm?<br />
15.4 Railway <strong>Issues</strong><br />
15.4.1 Will passengers with booked rail tickets to or from an affected area be able to<br />
reschedule or get a refund without penalty?<br />
15.4.2 If a passenger is able to rebook, will alternate transportation be provided if the rail<br />
service books the passenger to a city different than originally booked to?<br />
16 Environmental <strong>Law</strong><br />
16.1 Oil Spills<br />
16.1.1 I’ve noticed a leak <strong>of</strong> oil, chemicals, or other pollutants. Who do I call to report the<br />
spill?<br />
16.2 Fish Kills<br />
16.2.1 Where do I report a fish kill?<br />
17 Bankruptcy<br />
17.1 What is bankruptcy?<br />
17.2 What type <strong>of</strong> bankruptcy should I file?
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