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I was informed that the judge residing on my case uses a family member of mine to clean his house. I didn’t know if this is something I should bring up or not
answered on Jul 17, 2023
You can bring it up to your attorney if you want to, but I don’t think it would be a conflict they would recuse or remove the judge from the case.
I'm on ankle monitor and home confinement
answered on Jul 12, 2023
If you are on home confinement or in jail, they Commonwealth has 60 days from the day your case was waived to the grand jury in which to indict you. If you are not indicted in 60 days, your Attorney should file a motion to release you off Home Incarceration.
Originaly a waste management can. Was on property when I bought the house in 2022. I tool ownership of the can since it was left behind and have been using it for trash pickup with another company for almost a year and a half. Yesterday that can mysteriously went missing from my driveway
answered on Jul 11, 2023
I don’t think you’re going to find any prosecutor that will charge them with criminal trespass. I would contact the company if you want to get some relief.
DVO issued, he was charged and is sentenced to 2 years in prison.
answered on Jul 9, 2023
Typically, in a domestic violence order, the abuser can have no contact with multiple people, including significant others and children. People who are victims or not under a no contact order. It sounds like if he went to prison for two years, he was also charged with crimes, which are far more... View More 
Officer has wallet, and why hasn't he been charged with all the other stuff they found?
answered on Jun 5, 2023
We will need more information to answer your question. Officers generally have a right to seize property if related to the crime.
What is the possible outcome of my current charges wanton endangerment 1st fleeing evading 1st and reckless driving first? Im on ankle monitor and One prior arrest 5 years ago harassment physical contact no injury
answered on Apr 21, 2023
There are a wide range of penalties with those charges. If you’re still in District Court, there’s a chance you could get a misdemeanor on the cases. If you’ve been indicted in you’re likely to get a felony, and if you’re not a prior convicted, felon, felony diversion would be your best... View More
I was told my son who is 20 has an open investigation on me over his credit brcaose of some utility bills in his name, if he gave permission for saod bills, then that's not illegal correct?
answered on Apr 13, 2023
I don’t understand you’re a fact pattern. It would only be identity theft if someone tries to assume an identity or get a benefit from using another persons identity.
answered on Apr 9, 2023
It depends on the county you’re in. Most counties you can just send someone else to pay, but if a bench warrant was issued, you may have to hire an attorney to take care of it.
Jail but does that 60 days still apply if you’re out on bond?
answered on Mar 22, 2023
Typically you have a year to indict under most general procedures of Prosecutor’s offices in Kentucky but you can always charge a felony. There are no statutes of limitations on felonies. There is a one you statute of limitation on misdemeanors but misdemeanors don’t get indicted by themselves.... View More
my mother was in jail for no more than 12 hours, i got a call from rent a center asking me for a key to her house to take the items shes paying for. theres no way thats legal and i need to see if theres anything i can do in this situation
answered on Mar 19, 2023
They cannot break into your home and take items. They would need a Court order to forcibly remove items but they can file a lawsuit or request criminal charges if a person is holding their property and payment is past due.
answered on Mar 14, 2023
Technically yes, but it is not likely. You also wouldn’t be convicted of murder, until they prove it at trial or you take a plea.
answered on Mar 6, 2023
I would hire an experienced attorney who practices in the county where your warrant is. He or she should be able to help you communicate with the prosecutor, and get the warrant, set aside and reappear before the court.
I have a court date for diversion on March 20th why would I have to go back to court for my diversion is it completed now and they are dismissing it or what is going on?
answered on Feb 28, 2023
The court date is likely for the case to be dismissed. You don’t necessarily have to attend, but I would have your attorney attend to make sure that it goes through.
Will this help me in my DVO case?
answered on Feb 23, 2023
If you are the one with the EPO charges against you, you are not allowed to have any contact with her. If you have contact you could be charged with violating an EPO and be arrested on a new criminal charge. She is not under any restrictions. She does not have an EPO against her from what you are... View More
We have been separated for a little over a year, she moved out and has been living in another County for almost that length of time with another man, can she just show up to our home whenever she wants even to get her remaining clothes or whatever else?? She seems to think she can just because her... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2023
She would be entitled to come back to the house, unless there is a court order, saying she is not. If you are having issues over property, division and money, and her returning to the home, I suggest you hire a lawyer and file for divorce or if you’ve already filed for divorce file a motion in... View More
Them after I get their due to being afraid they are just gonna lock me up instead of agreeing with going to rehab and allowing me.
answered on Feb 14, 2023
You need to work with your officer. If you go off the grid they can arrest you. Probation and parole is in charge with supervising you and you have to abide by their rules and their timetable.
Living at address. When I contacted my probation officer from other county she said I have 24 hrs to find somewhere else to go. I haven't found anywhere yet. Can she send police to get me or will there be a revocation hearing or what?
answered on Feb 14, 2023
You need to communicate as much as possible with your probation officer. They may give you a break if you communicate well with them. If they believe you have violated, she could file a report, and then they would be brought before a judge, and he would be entitled to a revocation hearing in the... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2023
It depends what county you’re in. You need to hire an experienced defense attorney in that county. You may have an opportunity to knock it down and do a traffic safety program. You do not just want to walk in and plead to this ticket because you could lose your license.
I said they could do a weapons sweep. I guess they took that as they could do whatever. They found a notebook and they are charging me with identity theft. This happened in 2018. They are just now charging me. Can they do that without a warrant. They have no body cam or anything
answered on Feb 13, 2023
They can charge you with a felony anytime there is no statute of limitations. As far as the warrant issue, they would have to have a lawfully signed warren that they presented to you at the time. It sounds like there are definitely some legal issues with your case. You need to hire an experienced... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2023
If they are felony convictions for domestic violence or DVOs they may not be eligible for expungement
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