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answered on Feb 9, 2021
Lawyer rates vary by type of case, level of experience and the difficulty of the case. If you have a misdemeanor probation violation hearing it will likely cost less than a felony probation hearing. If you’re looking for a ballpark range in Kentucky for representation for a felony probation... View More 
answered on Feb 9, 2021
I would contact the family member, friend or Attorney he designated to handle his affairs.
answered on Feb 7, 2021
It depends on the charges but generally if you do not want them present that is up to you. The Attorney-Client relationship only exists between the client and the attorney not the clients parents.
He was arrested four days ago and charged with violation of dvo and probation. He has a court day coming up in four days and also a hearing for revocation of probation. Will he most likely do jail time and have his probation revoked? Will he be let go? Do I have to show up?
answered on Feb 7, 2021
The worst case scenario for him is that he would be revoked on probation and charged with a new misdemeanor or felony for violating an active EPO or DVO. As far as probation revocation and will he go to jail it will depend on his criminal record and the level of violation. Jail vs Prison will... View More
I'm wanting to leave his moms but not without my kids as our prevention plan says we will be staying with his mother for the present time until we provide a permanent address
answered on Feb 8, 2021
You can move out and obtain a new address but it will need to be a suitable place for children. If you have had any past CPS issues with these or other children that could be an issue. You need to notify the CPS worker before taking any action to be safe.
She has no felonies or criminal history. We have a history of domestic violence. The DV charge was in 2016 and a DVO was issued and expired 2 years ago. Do you think my P.O will allow us to live together or will it be automatically denied?
answered on Feb 7, 2021
It will depend on if you are on probation or parole for a domestic violence offense? You may have an uphill climb but I do not think it will be automatically denied.
answered on Feb 4, 2021
An Attorney and the client both have a right to end the Attorney-Client relationship at any time. You do not have to respond to the motion. You have the right to appear on the motion but unless there is something odd about your case or you have trial in a few days the Judge is likely to grant the... View More
I've had the system forever they never complained. But now that we have had a fight about something none related to my music every time I turn it on they want to complain.
answered on Feb 4, 2021
Depending on where you live in Kentucky there may be a local Noise Ordinance. As an example here is the one for Louisville: https://louisvilleky.gov/document/noiseordinancepdf. You should be able to find out if there is one in your area by searching online.
answered on Jan 31, 2021
Fee ranges are based on the attorneys level experience, the county of the violation and whether it is district or circuit court. If it is misdemeanor probation it will likely be less expensive than a circuit court revocation hearing. I would recommend you hire someone that has at least 10 years of... View More
Law enforcement entered a building with av recorder where a CI was there to do a controlled buy. The CI did not have permission to be in the building either. The camera was not placed on the CI. It was on a shelf inside the building for hours. The part of the building where this took place was a... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2021
If the detectives had permission from the owner of the apartment complex or the manager and it was a common area then they can place the recording device there. If it was a private apartment bedroom then they would have to likely get a warrant before they could place the device there if they did... View More
the news is trying to investigate it to but its a small town so it like there hiding it and keeping it quite which isnt right because this officer has took his law power to far and he letting the badge power go to far
answered on Jan 26, 2021
The local police department will be able to determine what power he has as an officer until he is fired. Most officers still perform some duties even if they are disciplined. If you have a skilled Attorney on your case he should be able to use the officers problems to get a better deal from the... View More
Gun involved but shot at ground. Under influence of alcohol. No one injured or pressing charges.
answered on Jan 19, 2021
It depends greatly on the facts, victim testimony and evidence. Domestic violence cases in Louisville have a special set of prosecutors and are examined very carefully. A felony carries up to five years in prison but these type of charges are on the cusp of a misdemeanor or a felony. I strongly... View More
I will pay the fine or traffic school when i get paid. But im on maternity leave until feb 1st. I won't get paid from work with disability for being off for at least 2 more weeks and I'm about to spend my last $ on groceries. I just don't wanna go to jail for not having money.
answered on Jan 19, 2021
If you have a pending court date you can appear for that court date via phone call or zoom and enter your plea of not guilty and pass the case for another date. I would tell the Court your situation. You should not go to jail as long as you appear for your court date or have an Attorney appear on... View More
I am a baptist health employee, I have the premier health plan through baptist which I pay the premium on. I am having surgery at this hospital, which is baptist owned. I was called with my estimate, it is double my tier 1 out of pocket max. After contacting the insurance company, I found out that... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2021
I don’t immediately see any criminal law issues for your question. That sounds like a health insurance billing issue. You could try contacting someone with the Department of insurance In your home state.
The cop wrote a warning and told me to park the van. I went back to park the van but there was no place to park. There was an adjacent lot and one space which I attempted to park in.He pulled me over and arrested me while he was screaming at me. I called to find out the problem but the DL says they... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2021
In the state of Kentucky there are multiple reasons a license can be suspended. Failure to appear in court, failure to pay court fines, failure to pay child support etc. There may be something old that has your license suspended but if the Kentucky department of transportation says it is active... View More
We have been separated since 9/27 and decided 12/12 that we're going to divorce. We are staying friends through this process. He said he would give me 125 a week in child support but i told him I'd rather he make the jeep pmt because i cant afford it by myself and if i have to let it get... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2021
I would always advise to have an Attorney help prepare your agreement to make sure the Court will accept the terms. Child support is calculated pursuant to Kentucky Child Support Guidelines using the parents' income and other information. If the amount that you agree on for support is more... View More
I was sitting in my car when two guys shot at my car with a paint ball gun. They were unaware I was in the car at the time and drove into a nearby fast food deive thru. I yelled at them to apologize for what they did and when they rejected that, I blocked them in the drive thru. They then rammed my... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2021
Yes. You can contact a personal injury lawyer to determine what claims you may potentially recover on but yes if they were at fault and they caused injury to you you should be able to file a civil lawsuit.
I'm on parole in ky. She had a DVO put on me in 2016. The DVO is expired. The DVO expired 2 years ago. She has no felonies or criminal history. We are allowed to have contact. I'm on parole for a crime not related to this.
answered on Jan 7, 2021
I’m not aware of anything that prohibits you from having contact with someone where a DVO is expired. Unless it was renewed, there is not a current enforceable court order.
the house payment and groceries and I was made to pay all other household bills out of my small disability check. After he put me out of our home he moved his girlfriend and her children into our home and her children damaged the upstairs tearing out walls. Am I entitled to anything on this home in... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2021
It depends how long you were married and how long you lived in the home together but typically any assets and debts accumulated during the period of marriage are divided equally among the parties. If you bought the house together you would be entitled to half of the equity of the home that accrued... View More
Pocession charges were made on me after I overdosed. How can I get them dismissed because of the Overdose Ammunity Law
answered on Jan 2, 2021
Hire an attorney and they should be able to talk to the prosecutor and get the case advanced to an earlier date.
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