answered on Oct 18, 2023
Only the judge can dismiss or amend the order. You need to file the motion with him or her.
I went to court on Monday the 16 and they said my husband couldn’t have contact with daughter for 3 years without supervision. I’ve decided that I want to work it out and us go to marriage counseling I don’t want things to be like this. What happens if commonwealth picks it up what should I... View More 
answered on Oct 18, 2023
No, you cannot drop it. No, the commonwealth will not pick it up. This is a civil action. Your only recourse is to go back to the judge and ask him or her to modify the dvo to grant the relief you seek.
can it be used as evidence for defendant in civil summons hearing
answered on Aug 31, 2023
Probably not the first time but if not done after several chances, yes.
Just wanting a gun for recreational/hunting purposes recently acquired an hunting license and permits for hunting and would like to hunt in rifle season
answered on Aug 29, 2023
Yes. It can be expunged from your record and you can have your rights restored.
My dad has a no contact order on me but he lives with my granny. My children go over to her house. I have not said
Anything to him in 2 years and have not been inside my grandmothers home in a year because he previously moved out but just moved back in to her home. I had pulled up to her... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2023
No. You are not guilty but now that you know he’s there, you’ll need to stay away from granny’s.
I was aware of some emotional abuse and then explained to about past physical abuse, and call the emergency line to report this information and asked for a welfare check, and now I’m told it’s false info and I can be arrested.
answered on Aug 13, 2023
It’s not false info if it happened and you’re not guilty of anything. However, next time you might want to refrain from getting involved because no good deed goes unpunished.
My dad filed an EPO against me yet he continually shows up to my sons events knowing that I'm going to be there because it's my son, forcing me to leave because I'm afraid to get arrested. Can I have the EPO dropped?
answered on Aug 13, 2023
Yes. You have to leave. Getting it dropped depends on the facts of the case. You should probably hire a lawyer to represent you at the hearing.
It is a public gym that we both go to. I look for his car before I pull in to ensure that I do not give him a reason to cause a scene, but I am worried I might miss it. He was abusive, and I am worried for my safety.
I went and finished anger management classes and alcohol addiction classes as ordered by the judge. I am about positive that my lawyer said if I finished these classes then the charges would be lowered down to either a Felony 4 or a misdemeanor 4. Iam not sure of which. I would just like to get... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2023
You’ll need to check with the Fayette Circuit Court clerk who can provide you with the details of your case.
I have a dvo and I went to court and the judge gave me a code to go put back in to come back after lunch but it didn't w work and now I have a warrant and now I would like to go back up there to redocket it so I don't have one but will I get arrested when I go up there to try to redock it
answered on Jul 18, 2023
You could be arrested, yes.You should probably hire a lawyer to get the warrant set aside and get a new date for you.
I was recently served with an epo and made to leave the only address I’ve had since moving here 3 years ago. My partner has family nearby and is from Bullitt county whereas I do not and currently have nowhere to live. I would like to go about amending the epo and request she stay with her family... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2023
You can’t amend the epo prior to the hearing. Go on your hearing date and explain the logistics to the judge. She can set all the arrangements and see that you have some place to reside.
What does this mean exactly? Can I as the victim get in trouble for not showing up to a court date? I just put in a motion for a violation. What happens if I do not go?
answered on Jun 8, 2023
It means a person who brings a dv claim cannot be held in contempt for later failing to appear in court and prosecute that claim.
If you were arrested in 2020 and signed an plea to be release, if possible can the charges be dismissed
answered on Jun 7, 2023
Highly unlikely. Much better bet to expunge it after 5 years.
My boyfriend is in jail for domestic violence we go on the 7th for an epo that I will be dropping ur has other charges that can up during the violence and past felony convictions
answered on May 30, 2023
You cannot post a bond without saving to pay unless it is an unsecured bond.
answered on May 30, 2023
Friends, family, lending institution, etc. once obtained, take to Circuit CourtvCletk or jail to post
1 officer let himself into my home through 2 doors & a flight of stairs! I had called 911 & hung up to scare my husband.
The cop opened my front door & chased my husband down. I stood there in shock. A few minutes later, another officer arrived & told me to put my dog up so... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2023
Hire the best criminal defense attorney for your husband that you can find.
answered on Apr 5, 2023
Possibly. You need to get that charge dismissed if at all possible.
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