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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: Got pulled over in Hazard, KY for no insurance, no tags, and failure to wear seat belt. Will I go to jail?

Got pulled over back October 21st and the office gave me a ticket for no tags, no insurance, improper tags, and no seat belt. I’ve NEVER been in any trouble before. They wrote me up for improper tags because they put I was driving a 2012 dodge charger when in reality it was a 2010. ALSO my tags... View More

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answered on Nov 21, 2022

If you have no record it is very unlikely that you will go to jail. You can get a much better resolution on the cases if you end up getting insurance. I would ask the prosecutor for some time for you to obtain insurance on your car. The most important thing is you do not get caught again driving... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can a warrant be withheld, unknown to the person on probation, until his probation is up, then serve him with it ?

Is it legal to have the opportunity to serve a warrant, but withhold it for over a year?

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answered on Nov 20, 2022

It depends on the circumstances. If someone like your probation officer who knows your whereabouts and sees you every month has the warrant and doesn’t serve it on you that would be an issue. If someone has been trying to find you for a year but could not find you that would be a different issue.

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: My boyfriend is in jail in ky waiting to be inditment and his 60 days will be up on Thanksgiving when will released
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answered on Nov 18, 2022

I would hire an Attorney to contact the Commonwealth Attorney's Office. An Attorney can also file a motion to make the Court aware of the situation. If this motion is heard before Thanksgiving the Court will be on notice of the situation and could make a favorable ruling.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: What is the likelihood of getting shock probation for a first time offender?

N/a

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answered on Nov 15, 2022

Shock probation can only be granted once the person has been in prison for 30 to 180 days.

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Q: What is the likelihood of changing the outcome of a parole decision when challenging the decision?
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answered on Nov 15, 2022

It is highly unlikely there will be a change to a parole board ruling.

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Q: How long does it usually take for someone’s shock probation to get reviewed and then them get out?
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answered on Nov 15, 2022

It depends on the Judge and the County. Typically one week to one month.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: How do I Kno if the timing has been past time to b able to pfo me
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answered on Nov 11, 2022

You will need to have really a clear picture of your prior felonies and the sentencing dates of those felonies and any expiration of probation or parole. I would contact a experience criminal defense attorney in your jurisdiction

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can I b hit with a pfo with these pending charges possession of a controlled substance first degree first offense meth

Possession of marijuana,drug paraphernalia, controlled substance not in proper container

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answered on Nov 11, 2022

Yes If your previous felonies qualify and are within the statutory time requirements.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Animal / Dog Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can you sue someone for attempting to kill a valuable thoroughbred horse, if the attempt was thwarted & the horse was OK
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answered on Nov 7, 2022

There is a criminal charge for cruelty to animals and you could talk to local law-enforcement about potential charges. I’ve never heard of that being charged when the attempt was unsuccessful but it is possible if you have a good proof. As far as a civil lawsuit you would have to consult a civil... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: What happens when one is pulled over? I had my insurance papers, but my registration wasn't updated.

I did go after to update it, but the paper he gave me with the citation said that it was 'non-payable' and that I had to go to court. What am I expected to do precisely? I've already updated it, but he pulled me over in a different county than my courthouse. Not sure what to expect.

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answered on Nov 7, 2022

If that is your only charge you can attend court with your proof or hire a lawyer to go on your behalf. For minor traffic charges usually having proof of getting things fixed is good enough. As the charges go up or if you were charged with speeding you likely want to hire an attorney.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law, Federal Crimes and Libel & Slander for Kentucky on
Q: How can I have a warrant from 4 years ago and not know? Never been contacted, didn't do anything wrong?

I received a copy of my background check I had done in order to start my new job. On the report, it shows that I have a warrant for my arrest due to 4 years ago being fired from a store due to scanning coupons, the way I was taught, but they apparently think I was scheming with those customers to... View More

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answered on Oct 12, 2022

This happens from time to time. People have old warrants in the system. You need to hire an experienced attorney to take care of this as soon as possible.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Could someone that is not aware of epo be arrested in court once they are served if they haven’t violated epo?
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answered on Sep 13, 2022

They can only be arrested in court if there were prior orders in place on another case or a previous EPO. If they are just being served with the paperwork and had no knowledge of the restrictions they cannot be arrested for only violating those restrictions.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: Can a prosecutor contest a psychological exam that deems a defendant mentally incompetent to stand trial?

There is an hour long video of the full incident. The defense is pushing for a state of mental distress during that time and saying that a mental health condition caused them to behave that way.

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answered on Sep 13, 2022

Yes. Typically in these type of cases a competency evaluation is performed and once the results are in there is a competency hearing. Both the prosecution and defense argue their position and the judge ultimately decides the issue.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: Can a person go to jail for an epo/dvo if they didn’t violate and if they didn’t get served
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answered on Sep 13, 2022

If they were never served at all then they had no notice of the restrictions. If they have a prior EPO or DVO that has restrictions in place and they violated a warrant can be issued for their arrest based on a new criminal charge of violating an EPO/DVO. An EPO or DVO by itself is a civil case but... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: My daughter just turned 18 and just needs to know if she has been abused her whole life can she press charges

My daughters fathers girlfriend is the one who abused her and the father knew about it we are

Sure of my daughter wants

Justice

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answered on Sep 12, 2022

The short answer is yes. There is no statute of limitations for felony offenses in Kentucky. She should contact law-enforcement and they can help her with this process.

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: What happens if I was ticketed for speeding in KY and don't have proof of vehicle registration, but it wasn't my car?

I was driving my friend's car through Kentucky last year and got pulled over for speeding. She didn't have her vehicle registration. I was not given a fine, but told I'd have to watch an online training and provide proof of registration. By the time I went to do so, my friend... View More

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answered on Sep 1, 2022

You can hire a lawyer and have them present proof to the Court that the vehicle was registered in someone else's name. You should be able to get some sort of record from Ohio Department of Transportation.

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: If I plead guilty in 2021 and I can’t exsponge until 2027, is there anyway I can get it remove before then

If I plead guilty in 2021 and I can’t exsponge until 2027, is there anyway I can get it remove before then And get it off my background, I heard from a few people that an lawyer can go through and try to get it remove by maybe reopening the case or something like that is this right?

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answered on Aug 19, 2022

You may be able to petition the court after five years from the date of plea to expunge the case. You could also try getting the plea set aside but that is unlikely.

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2 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: So Aerotek in Louisville has a race problem it's ok for a white woman to yell at a employee I guess cause I'm black

So I email another recruiter and she emailed me back saying I can't do work with you cause you yelled at Angie so I'm fired due to a white woman yelling at me for asking for another zip code assignment like I'm post to but it's out her zip code but why is my new being slandered... View More

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answered on Jul 28, 2022

I would contact and Employment Lawyer. I do not see any potential criminal charges unless there were threats of violence or abuse.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Products Liability for Kentucky on
Q: Hello, I'm an 18 year old highschool student and have stole 70 dollars worth of food from Walmart and was caught.

What should I do?

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answered on May 19, 2022

I would not admit to any wrongdoing on a public Internet website. If you have a pending case and you have been charged I would contact an experienced criminal defense attorney.

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