Thought u might could point in a direction of a pro bono layer
answered on Aug 20, 2023
If people do not have the funds to hire a private attorney, the court will appoint them a public defender. They are pro bono lawyers as they do not have to be paid by clients.
I was charged with misdemeanor receiving stolen property. I handed item over to police. when I went to court I was told 10 days in jail or restitution, I choose restitution but then I've found out that I'm being made to pay back the entire amount of items that supposedly where stolen from... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2023
You need to hire an experience criminal defense attorney immediately. If you did not commit any crimes other than buying an item at a yard sale, then you should not be charged with theft unless you definitely knew that item was stolen or you had a part in the theft.
Probation officer said that time can not be credited. Is this true?
answered on Aug 8, 2023
Credits are within the discretion of the department of corrections, and granted by statutes of the Kentucky revised statutes. Since you are not incarcerated while released on shock probation, you would not get credit towards the days you have to serve it free vote.
I was arrested pulling ina friends motel room in the parking lot where I observed officers inside the room I was swarmed and told I had a trafficking warrant they found no drugs on my person placed me under arrest for this "said warrant " and confiscated my phone i asked for my property... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2023
The fact pattern above is a little hard to follow. They would need to show you a copy of the warrant. The hotel owner or the renter of the room would be able to give them permission to search the room. They would only be able to search or detain you if they have probable cause and/or a warrant.
Just arrested on the indictment warrant but I wasn't. He sold the items at a pawnshop. I had a zippo lighter that I sold that wasn't involved in the burglary. Why haven't I been arrested would the grand jury meet at same time on same case
answered on Jul 27, 2023
They would likely meet at the same time on the same case but the prosecutor had discretion to present the cases in different times. I would not disclose any facts or admissions on a public website like this. I would hire an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.
answered on Jul 26, 2023
You should receive a court date in District Court, and the case will proceed as a misdemeanor and somewhat start over. I would hire an attorney to help you through this process.
released when they are supposed to be released according to the terms ofa plea bargin
answered on Jul 19, 2023
You can attempt to file a Pro Se motion, but if you’re currently represented by a Public Defender the judge may not accept it.
suppised to but public defenders is useless what steps can that inmate take on their own to have this corrected
answered on Jul 19, 2023
The question is a little confusing but they always have the right to hire a private attorney?
A former employee/business partner has accuse me of identity theft, even though mine, and he was also stolen and compromised at the same time but when the officer called me from her Facebook page, I refuse to go in without an attorney present, because it’s my business, and I didn’t want to take... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2023
No. If it is an arrest warrant, you can’t just appear and have it set aside yourself. You need to hire an attorney to attempt to have your Attorney argue for the Judge to set aside or convert the warrant.
I was informed that the judge residing on my case uses a family member of mine to clean his house. I didn’t know if this is something I should bring up or not
answered on Jul 17, 2023
You can bring it up to your attorney if you want to, but I don’t think it would be a conflict they would recuse or remove the judge from the case.
I'm on ankle monitor and home confinement
answered on Jul 12, 2023
If you are on home confinement or in jail, they Commonwealth has 60 days from the day your case was waived to the grand jury in which to indict you. If you are not indicted in 60 days, your Attorney should file a motion to release you off Home Incarceration.
Originaly a waste management can. Was on property when I bought the house in 2022. I tool ownership of the can since it was left behind and have been using it for trash pickup with another company for almost a year and a half. Yesterday that can mysteriously went missing from my driveway
answered on Jul 11, 2023
I don’t think you’re going to find any prosecutor that will charge them with criminal trespass. I would contact the company if you want to get some relief.
Officer has wallet, and why hasn't he been charged with all the other stuff they found?
answered on Jun 5, 2023
We will need more information to answer your question. Officers generally have a right to seize property if related to the crime.
I was told my son who is 20 has an open investigation on me over his credit brcaose of some utility bills in his name, if he gave permission for saod bills, then that's not illegal correct?
answered on Apr 13, 2023
I don’t understand you’re a fact pattern. It would only be identity theft if someone tries to assume an identity or get a benefit from using another persons identity.
answered on Apr 9, 2023
It depends on the county you’re in. Most counties you can just send someone else to pay, but if a bench warrant was issued, you may have to hire an attorney to take care of it.
my mother was in jail for no more than 12 hours, i got a call from rent a center asking me for a key to her house to take the items shes paying for. theres no way thats legal and i need to see if theres anything i can do in this situation
answered on Mar 19, 2023
They cannot break into your home and take items. They would need a Court order to forcibly remove items but they can file a lawsuit or request criminal charges if a person is holding their property and payment is past due.
answered on Mar 14, 2023
Technically yes, but it is not likely. You also wouldn’t be convicted of murder, until they prove it at trial or you take a plea.
answered on Mar 6, 2023
I would hire an experienced attorney who practices in the county where your warrant is. He or she should be able to help you communicate with the prosecutor, and get the warrant, set aside and reappear before the court.
I have a court date for diversion on March 20th why would I have to go back to court for my diversion is it completed now and they are dismissing it or what is going on?
answered on Feb 28, 2023
The court date is likely for the case to be dismissed. You don’t necessarily have to attend, but I would have your attorney attend to make sure that it goes through.
We have been separated for a little over a year, she moved out and has been living in another County for almost that length of time with another man, can she just show up to our home whenever she wants even to get her remaining clothes or whatever else?? She seems to think she can just because her... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2023
She would be entitled to come back to the house, unless there is a court order, saying she is not. If you are having issues over property, division and money, and her returning to the home, I suggest you hire a lawyer and file for divorce or if you’ve already filed for divorce file a motion in... View More
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