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I overdosed in my vehicle and parmedics were called and Narcan me and then the police search me and got me for pocession.
answered on Jan 2, 2021
Under most circumstances yes but it depends on the facts. Here is the law..
to KRS 218A.133. That statute reads:
(1) As used in this section:
(a) “Drug overdose” means an acute condition of physical illness, coma, mania, hysteria, seizure, cardiac arrest, cessation of... View More 
She is on medication for bipolar disorder and had forgotten her medication that day. She was experiencing a mental health episode. She has never been in trouble EVER and is terrified.
answered on Jan 1, 2021
At arraignment Defendants plead not guilty about 95% of the time on misdemeanor and felony cases. The prosecutor could make an offer at arraignment to settle the case but typically they will want to subpoena the witness from the store and then make an offer on the second court date.
answered on Dec 31, 2020
This term is used as an entry in the online court system to designate a date in which fines or costs or volunteer work etc. is due. If you see this entry and a date in the future that will typically be the day that things must be paid or completed. Normally a defendant does not have to show up on... View More
Can he make me or can he cancel the insurace before the divorce is final? I thought there was a KY law that covers this issue but I have been unable to find it
answered on Dec 29, 2020
I am not sure by your question if the health insurance is with his employer or your employer? You can cancel the insurance whenever you want to if it is in your name with your employer. He can't make you cancel your own insurance. You would have to inform your employer when you are... View More
And stopped. they were both charged with receiving a stolen fire arm by convicted felon one was charged and sentenced to probation or 5 for 5. The other was hit with a pfo but both charged with the same thing when arrested.
answered on Dec 21, 2020
I don't understand your question. Are you asking why PFO was charged for one person and not the other? It may have to do with the length of time that has passed since their prior felony. The prosecutor has discretion to enforce the PFO or dismiss it or use it to help negotiate a plea deal.... View More
And got rid of it all. I had over $75,000 worth of everything I owned and bought over the past 23 years. I was not notified what so ever, I found out a week later when I drove there to get a few things out I needed and nothing was there anymore.. What can I do about it because that building was... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2020
I would contact the police and get a police report on file. If you have proof the owner stole these items there may be felony charges filed and you could get criminal restitution for the amount that was stolen. If you believe it is a contract dispute you need to hire a civil attorney and discuss... View More
the property owner just gave the prosecutor a dollar amt no estimate was asked for. I do not feel the public defender did her job in finding all the facts out. this could have easily been a misdemeanor. I am having difficulty securing employment because of the felony
answered on Dec 21, 2020
The dollar amount should have been discussed as the amount must be over $1000 to be a felony. With that said, if you pled guilty you admitted that the amount was over $1000. If the value was well under $1000 you may be able to file a motion with the Court if a clear error or mistake was made by... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2020
A person charged with a Class B felony can receive Home Incarceration as their bond while awaiting trial. That happens fairly often. As far as getting home incarceration to a Class B felony plea of guilty that is very rare. If the person actually pleads to a Class B felony most of them are not... View More
It's a bench warrant for failure to appear I didnt no I had
answered on Dec 21, 2020
The DMV does not use the Kentucky criminal warrant system so you would not be arrested. With that said, warrants in some cases can trigger a license hold or suspension and they may have a red flag in their system that will not allow you to receive a new license. Your best bet is to have the... View More
Ky commonwealth we got in fight I was at his house I knocked paint out of his hand. It went all over him he threw it kn me it went everywhere on my car I got scared got in my car thought it was in drive it was in reverse. I hit the side of his Mustang. I left bc I thought he was going to flip on... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2020
If you have a subpoena you need to get in touch with the prosecutor or victim advocate and explain what happened. You can also call the Attorney for your boyfriend but you likely cannot talk directly to your boyfriend if there is a no contact order. You also have the option of hiring an Attorney... View More
He controls all the money. We only have 1 car and wants to kick me out without my kids. I'm not leaving my kids. I have 2 that are still nursing.
answered on Dec 5, 2020
In Kentucky there is a presumption that both parents should see the children 50% of the time and both parents should have joint custody and decision-making. That presumption can be overcome if one of the parties has problems like using drugs or it is not in the best interest of the children to see... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2020
A probation officer can file a violation report based on a number of violations that do not have to be new criminal offenses. The most common violation is absconding which means not showing up to your probation officer meetings or your probation officer cannot find you. Other violations that do not... View More
Can an assalt case be dismissed by the judge if the prosecutor started an argument and hit first?
answered on Nov 2, 2020
Once a charge has been filed by law-enforcement, the only person with the legal right to throw out the charges or set the range of charges is the prosecution through the grand jury process. The judge has the ability to dismiss charges during a preliminary hearing or jury trial if they feel that... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2020
The right to a trial by jury is a constitutional right guaranteed to every defendant charged with a misdemeanor or felony in Kentucky. Approximately 95% of cases don’t go to trial and are settled by a plea agreement between the prosecution and the defendant But if the defendant pleads guilty he... View More
Afterwords they then got a search warrant at 2:41 AM and forcibly made me leave our property while they searched they told me that if I stayed I would go to jail. They was originally here looking for somebody else upon a anonymous tip
answered on Oct 31, 2020
Police will seize money if it’s anywhere near drugs or paraphernalia. They are only allowed to keep the money if it has to do with drug trafficking or promoting the drugs. They should have given you a copy of the search warrant before they searched your home. I would need more information... View More
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