Louisville, KY asked in Criminal Law and Probate for Kentucky

Q: if I take new time on my sentence that I've been serving since last year am I still shock pro eligible?

I took a extra year in nov on my sentence of 15 witch made my sentence 16..i started my 15 in April 2021.i need to know if i can file shock on the full 16 since i took the extra year in nov I'm still within the 180 on my new year but idk if I can still file on the full 16 now or not I'm ignorant to this please help me because if I can I've got to file soon.

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Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Louisville, KY
  • Licensed in Kentucky

A: No. Your shock window of 180 days to file on the first case has elapsed. You can file on the new case but it only applies to the new year.

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