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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: My son is 15 and want to detention center til Monday. He took my car for a joyride. What will they do to him for this?

He was already going to court for smoking pot at school. This time they didn't drug test him to see if he was clean. He is on meds for ODD and ADHD.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 6, 2023

Likely he will have to answer the charge of unauthorized use of a vehicle. He could be detained by the court, but likely will not be unless he has an extensive juvenile record beyond what you’ve detailed here.

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1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law, Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: I'm 16 and in foster care what do I have to do to get emancipated
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 31, 2022

File a petition for emancipation in the district court of the county in which you live.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: When a juvenile is accused of a felonious crime while in a juvenile center are detention staff required to report to CDW

My son is accused of a crime while in detention and it was not reported to CDW the day of the incident and it states in the allegations. I was told that the verbiage will probably be rewritten to not include that the CDW was not contacted. Is this legal to change

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 13, 2023

Wait and see if he is charged and if any documentation changes before you take any action.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: What To do when CPS nor anyone else informed you of your first four court hearings.

CPS lied literally lied in court concerning the entire petition. I've never been in trouble before yet they gave temporary custody to my ex whom has been banned for 6 months once from the kids he's Ben in jail alot as to rehab yet I've never been n jail never failed a drug screen but... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 2, 2023

Hire a civil rights attorney and sue everyone involved.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: What happens when your child violates his beyond control order?

Child was ordered that he must attend school, be drug tested, complete drug program, and attend therapy, and attend parenting time with both parents. What happens if he won’t?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 7, 2023

Then he will likely go to the juvenile detention center!!

1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment, Personal Injury, Communications Law and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: My daughters school counselor came to my work asking questions that I think were inappropriate and not school related.

The questions were rumor based, they had nothing to do with school. My daughter is 14 yrs old. Is there any legal I can or should take against this?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 1, 2023

There’s probably no legal action to be had but you might want to discuss this matter with the counselors school superiors.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: My 12 yr old daughter is out of control at her mothers, but no issues at my residence and school. Best course of action?

My daughter has had several violent outbursts at her mothers residence (threatening self harm and/ or harm to others) as well as physical violence to her mom and mothers family. However she has none of these issues at my residence, school, or public settings. Her mother decided 3 months ago to... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 3, 2023

Motion to modify parenting schedule, tomake you the primary care decision maker for medical decisions and motion yo order mother to return child to therapy.

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: My school forced me as a (13 year old student) to give them access to my personally paid for laptop by threatening me

My school forced me as a (13 year old student) to give them access to my personally paid for laptop by threatening me with harsh consequences without consulting my guardian,Is this illegal?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 22, 2022

No. Unfortunately it is not illegal.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: My son has been searched at school 4 times. Security guard came in the bathroom stall because there was weird smell.

They conducted a pat down and made him remove his shoes. There were other kids in the bathroom, however, they were told to leave. No drugs have ever been found on my son. Can a school repeatedly search the same child If no evidence of wrong doing has been found?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 19, 2022

No. You may need to consider suing for harassment.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: What will happen if my 12 year old misses her first juvenile court for running away?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 6, 2022

They will likely issue a warrant for her and bring her before the court when she is picked up.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: A friend's 17 yr old daughter is being harrassed and threatened by a 28 yr old female through txt and her work.

The 28 yr old is using someone else's phone to txt but she did show up at the juveniles work to verbally threaten her. The parent has tried to talk with the 28 yr old resolve the issue but the 28 yr old is continuing the harrasment. What options does the juvenile and parent have.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 17, 2022

Take a criminal complaint against the person who is harassing her.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: I am 16 years old. Can I leave my parents house and stay the night somewhere else without their permission?

My parents will not let me stay the night somewhere and I left anyways and am staying at a friend's house. Can I get in trouble if they call the police?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 29, 2022

Yes. You could get in trouble and wind up in juvenile detention if they call the cops.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: My daughter is 17 and staying with a friend. She refuses to come home what can i do
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 28, 2022

Take a beyond control petition at your county juvenile court.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: Does the Romeo and Juliet law apply to polyamorous relationship and Does the law apply to non sexual relationships?

What if I am in a polyamorous relationship, I'm 17 and one of my boyfriends turning 18 and my other boyfriend is 15 years old, my boyfriend who is 18 tells me that I have to break up with my 15 year old boyfriend because of the law.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 10, 2022

What specifically is your question??

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law and Probate for Kentucky on
Q: My fiancé died without a will. He had bought a house and we have been making payments. We also have a 11 yr old daughte

We were not married. So how can I purchase the house. We live in ky.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 28, 2022

You’ll need to open probate, get yourself appointed as administratrix and then you will have authority to buy, sell, make transfers, etc.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: My 15 year old granddaughter is verbally and physically abusive. I don't know what to do.

Yesterday she punched me several times while I was driving. She has some mental health issues (ODD, ADHD, major depressive disorder). She already sees counselors and a psych. What can/should I do about this?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 11, 2022

Take a beyond control petition in the juvenile court clerks office.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: Do I have to move in with my dad if I don't want to?

I'm in foster care and I'm 16; I'm happy in my foster home. I really don't want to live with my dad as I have once before and it was terrible. If he goes to court to get custody of me will I be asked if I want to beforehand? Will my voice be heard when I say no? I want to stay... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 24, 2022

No. You should ask the court to appoint you you own attorney to consult and speak on your behalf. He can let the court know your position.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: My minor child was Murdered in Louisville, Kentucky on Thanksgiving Day 2021. No notification of Next of Kin

Called the Police Department and Coroner's Office!

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 9, 2021

Very sorry for your loss. How can we help you?

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