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3 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice, Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: Is it legal to put my assets in my girlfriends name if I anticipate being sued in the future?

This would include my biweekly paychecks, current bank account, car insurance, and vehicle. I have not been sued yet, but anticipate it happening in the next 3 years. Would it be legal for me to transfer all these assets, to get them out of my name, prior to any lawsuit being filed?

Brent Cox
Brent Cox
answered on Jun 2, 2023

This sounds like fraudulent conveyances. I believe you can be sued for doing this with the knowledge that you are likely to be sued. I would consult an attorney who can analyze all the facts of your particular situation.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: In Kentucky if a person is released on shock probation with a 4 yr and 2 day sentence and happens to

Get their probation revoked will their original sentence start all over or will they still be able to use their prior jail/prison time (good time,) towards their original sentence or will they have to start all over and do the full time.

Brent Cox
Brent Cox
answered on Jun 23, 2021

He or she will get credit for any and all time served on that particular case. When out on parole, a defendant get credit for time on parole, "street credit."

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: My probation recently expired 2 weeks ago but apparently Im still on it as well as having an active warrant for which

Noone can give me an answer as to why i have it. My question is, is there something illegal going on here?

Brent Cox
Brent Cox
answered on May 14, 2021

The best person to ask is your probation officer. I don't think anyone else would know why.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Okay, so yes I could be absconding but why did they get to get vaccines and protect themselves but i can't?

about seeing probation

Brent Cox
Brent Cox
answered on Feb 23, 2021

That is a question you can ask the Judge. When you are on probation, you can't expect a full panoply of rights.

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I am on probation and they want me to come in but im scared due to covid until I get vaccination. Do I have any say so?
Brent Cox
Brent Cox
answered on Feb 23, 2021

Tell why you don't want to come in. If they say too bad come in anyway, then you have to go in. You have no real control over the situation. If you don't go in, they will report to the judge that you have absconded and a warrant will be issued for you. Good luck!

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can they really send my boyfriend to prison on a first violation of probation felony paper with no new charges?
Brent Cox
Brent Cox
answered on Nov 17, 2020

They certainly can. In fact, that is the normal course for those who cannot abide by the rules of probation.

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Kentucky on
Q: Can the police pull me out of my house an search me if they have a Anonymous tip that someone else (who isn’t me) is in

They knocked on the door and when I answered it they pulled me out an put me on the wall an searched me entered my house saying they got a Anonymous tip that someone else who was on the run was in my house an then latter on(3 hours) got a search warrant for something totally different because they... View More

Brent Cox
Brent Cox
answered on Nov 2, 2020

You need to hire a quality attorney and go through these facts with him or her. You may have a suppression claim. Good luck.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can I get a good pro bono lawyer I've got charges for organized crime - Syndicate and I'm not guilty of that.
Brent Cox
Brent Cox
answered on Oct 13, 2020

It depends on where you are charged and the quality of the attorneys there. It might be that you can only get a public defender. Good Luck!

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: In the state of ky what am I facing for a first violation on felony probation (5year). Violation is failure to report.
Brent Cox
Brent Cox
answered on Jun 22, 2020

Your worst case scenario is being revoked and given your 5 years to serve. However, your attorney might be able to negotiate something better than that. Good luck!

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: My boyfriend was arrested last night and today his disposition says “released by judge” what does this mean for him

Are the charges dropped or do they continue into court?

Brent Cox
Brent Cox
answered on Apr 16, 2020

Your boyfriend was released on his own recognizance. He still has to shop up for court until the matter is disposed by the court. Good luck.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can you get more then one public defender when you are charged with a serious matter ?
Brent Cox
Brent Cox
answered on Jan 29, 2020

I agree with Mr. Denison. You would have to have a serious murder charge or be a defendant in a capital case in order to have more than one lawyer. There might a few other serious matters where they would give you more than one lawyer but it is not a frequent occurrence. Good luck with your case.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is there any legal aid , pro bono, or volunteer lawyers in NKY that I can contact in regards to helping with a criminal?

Looking for legal help for a criminal matter. Very low income and in dire need of a attorney .

Brent Cox
Brent Cox
answered on Jan 28, 2020

When you are charged and taken before a Judge, you can request the appointment of the Department of Public Advocacy to represent you. As part of this process, you will need to fill out an Affidavit of Indigence to verify that you are low income do not any means to pay an attorney. Good luck!

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3 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: Help we are being sued by our home buyer 18 months after closing for the entire price of the home.

We had some major water issues in our lower level in 2006 when Beargrass creek overran its banks due torrential rains and a tarp that was blocking the stream. We repaired the damage and installed a large sump pump and my husband improved the drainage from the house by installing PVC pipe from the... View More

Brent Cox
Brent Cox
answered on Sep 7, 2018

You need to hire an attorney as soon as possible. You may have defenses to this lawsuit which an attorney can present. Good luck!

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I was charged with a criminal offense that i believe to be a civil matter if anything. Im in need of some legal info.

My father in law (who i do not get along with) gave us his laptop cause he never used it. Its been in our home for 6 months and we all use it. A few months back i pawned it for a short loan. My father in law found out and took his purchase receipt to the prosecutor and filed charges. Im now... View More

Brent Cox
Brent Cox
answered on Sep 1, 2018

If you are unhappy with your lawyer, then you should seek a different lawyer to represent you. You do not have to keep a lawyer with whom you are not happy. Good luck!

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: My son was arrested for possession of a controlled substance(meth) but it was not on him. How can they charge him?

He fell asleep on his car because he ran out of gas in the middle of the night. An officer stopped and pulled him out of his vehicle and noticed some meth on the ground. The officer said it wasn't there before he pulled him out. He did not find it on my son or in his vehicle. They charged him... View More

Brent Cox
Brent Cox
answered on Sep 1, 2018

Your son needs to hire an attorney ASAP. This sounds very shady. Don't talk to the police. Good luck!

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can guns be in the same house as convicted felon if they are locked up and conv.fel.has no key or access to them.?

Father and son lives together and son has guns locked up in his room and father has no key to room or access to guns. Can father be charged with guns if so what would charges be?

Brent Cox
Brent Cox
answered on Aug 31, 2018

Father could be charged with felony in possession of a firearm or handgun. Being in the same house where there are guns is considered constructive possession for purposes of the statute. They need to remove guns from the home or the father needs to move.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: My husband was arrested for wanton endangerment,will I be force to testify against him?Can I refuse 504 or plead the 5th

He bumped my vehicle with his. I didn't want to press charges but the state picked it up. Do I have to testify if I don't want to?

Brent Cox
Brent Cox
answered on Aug 30, 2018

In Kentucky, there is a privilege to not not have your spouse testify. You must have been married before the incident in question and still be married the time you would be called to testify. Consult your attorney about all the details to spousal privilege. Good luck.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: In kentucky who can access your criminal history. Can they get all your court documents?

Someone has information about me you could only get from the discovery and or court documents.

Brent Cox
Brent Cox
answered on Apr 16, 2018

Court documents are generally public record unless the Court orders the documents sealed. Therefore, anyone can walk into the clerk's office to look at or make copies from a file.

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