I agree with Mr. Denison. You would have to terminate the birth rights of both the mother and father through an adoption. Although father may not have legal rights to the child, his actions demonstrate that he may be considered the putative father of the child.

No, the Kentucky Division of Driver Licensing will only accept completions from programs authorized for DUI treatment. See drive.ky.gov under Driver Services, DUI Laws in Kentucky. To see a list of treatment programs, visit the Program Directory. The driver should select Driving Under the... View More

You need to contact a Kentucky DUI attorney who can help evaluate your case. You may be able to plead guilty remotely using Zoom depending on the county, but a DUI remains on your record for 10 years. Most counties are requiring an in-person appearance for a trial now.

It depends on whether a pretrial suspension order has been entered (which usually happens at your first court appearance). Your license will be suspended pretrial for refusal of the chemical test, having prior DUIs, etc. Some judges will include no driving as a condition of your bond. Your attorney... View More

If you have not been approved by the state as a foster parent, you will likely need to file a petition to adopt and a termination of parental rights as to the child in your custody. The birth parents may be willing to consent to avoid another involuntary termination. You should contact a Kentucky... View More

Good morning, you need to hire an adoption attorney to petition the family court where you live to adopt and simultaneously terminate the parental rights of the birth parents. Based upon the information you’ve provided, it does not sound as if the birth father’s consent would be required... View More

You may qualify for a court-appointed public defender. You should fill out an Affidavit of Indigency at the district clerk's office in the county in which you have been charged. The court will determine your eligibility.

I would say your defense depends upon whether you possessed them with intent to defraud, deceive or injure another. See KRS 516.060

Contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to see if you’re eligible for an expungement. If you are eligible, you will need an expungement eligibility certificate and the appropriate petition to be filed with the court.

There is a mandatory 4 days in jail if an aggravating circumstance is present.

Yes, this is called a direct indictment. You should contact a criminal defense attorney immediately to find out if a warrant was issued on indictment and when your arraignment will be. Perhaps they tried to send a criminal summons to an old address?

Yes, if your BAC is 0.15 or higher, it is considered an aggravating circumstance subjecting you to a mandatory minimum jail sentence (4 days on a first offense, 14 days on a second offense, etc.)

"...if a defendant has been held to answer, without being indicted, for longer than 60 days from the finding of probable cause pursuant to RCr 3.14(1), the circuit court shall, upon motion, thereupon make an order discharging such defendant from custody; or, if such defendant is free on bail... View More

"...no sooner than five (5) years after the completion of the person's sentence, or five (5) years after the successful completion of the person's probation or parole, whichever occurs later." KRS 431.073.

You need an attorney to petition the court for adoption and for termination of his parental rights.

Dogs are personal property in the eyes of the law, so this would be a theft, but the theft you would be committing would actually occur in Michigan, so this is a question that should appear in Michigan criminal law questions.

You should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney in order to determine any possible defenses to this charge. Check out www.kacdl.net. Prostitution is a Class B misdemeanor punishable with up to 90 days in jail and a $250.00 fine, or both. Depending upon the jurisdiction and your... View More

You may be eligible to petition the court for an expungement pursuant to KRS 431.078. Consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney to determine if you are eligible. Consult www.kacdl.net to find a Kentucky defense attorney in your area.

Harassing Communications is a Class B misdemeanor punishable with up to 90 days in jail, a $250.00 fine, or both. The defendant may qualify for a misdemeanor diversion program depending upon the jurisdiction and prior criminal history.