Charged with Felony theft in 2015 case was bound over to grand jury in district court (Kentucky). To this day, case has not been presented to grand jury for indictment. Charge appears on background check and im certain it has kept me from being hired at more than one job that I applied for and was... View More 
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answered on Jan 5, 2024
Your concern about the delay in your case is understandable. The right to a speedy trial is a constitutional right, but the interpretation of what constitutes a "speedy" trial can vary based on the circumstances of the case.
In Kentucky, if your case has been bound over to the... View More
I was discharged as a patient from a pain management office after them telling me that a previous pain management specialist I saw administered a steroid shot wrong and I told them in the portal that I spoke to lawyers for advice but no lawsuit/case was created. It was maybe 1-2 months after I was... View More
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answered on Dec 27, 2023
In Kentucky, your situation raises questions about patient rights and medical records access. If you were discharged from a pain management office and subsequently lost access to your patient portal, it's important to understand your rights regarding medical records.
Under the Health... View More
I have belongings at my girlfriends house and she wont give the rest of my stuff back. If I ask her to let me get my stuff she'll say I'm harassing her, and thats nowhere near the case. We broke up last weekand she brought much of my stuff outside.
I had new items inside her... View More
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answered on Dec 23, 2023
In Kentucky, retrieving your belongings from an ex-partner's property can be a delicate legal matter. If amicable resolution attempts fail, you have a couple of legal options to consider.
Firstly, you could file a small claims action if the value of your belongings is within the small... View More
I am going through a divorce and the marital home is for sale. When hiring the realtor, I asked that my number not be given to my soon to be ex husband, due to previously changing my number because of harassment by him. I was verbally promised my number would never be shared with him or disclosed... View More
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answered on Dec 9, 2023
In your situation, where your realtor shared your phone number with your ex-husband despite a verbal agreement not to, it could potentially be considered a violation of your privacy. The key issue here is the promise made by the realtor and whether it can be legally enforced.
Verbal... View More
there reason was KRS.61.878(1)(i) is it legal
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
In Kentucky, under KRS 61.878(1)(i), there are circumstances where a police report can be withheld from the public, including from family members. This provision allows for the nondisclosure of records if their release would harm an ongoing investigation or lead to the disclosure of details that... View More
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
Under Kentucky law, including KRS 61.878(1)(i), there are certain circumstances where a police department may withhold a police report, especially in cases involving an ongoing investigation or where the release of information could compromise the investigation. However, as the parent of a deceased... View More
I bought a 3br mobile home when me and my wife split up, it was on my friends property they said I could leave it there until they got a double wide that they wanted to put there. About 7-8 months later they served me with an eviction notice an lied to the judge about who the property belonged to.... View More
My son filed Medical neglect case. Due to mail being undeliverable, although prison knew exactly where he was. Case now closed.
answered on Nov 28, 2023
You. An go to pacer.gov to check the status of a civil suit.
I have worked as on site maintenance at woodspring suites hotel for 8 months , they refused to pay me any overtime, will not pay me for on call time , which I have been on call every other day from clock out till 8 am next morning and not allowed to leave the property during this time. I have now... View More
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answered on Nov 24, 2023
In your situation, there are a few key legal issues to consider. Firstly, regarding your employment and unpaid overtime, you have rights under labor laws. Since you mention being on call and not being paid appropriately, you might have a claim for unpaid wages. It's important to document all... View More
I have worked as on site maintenance at woodspring suites hotel for 8 months , they refused to pay me any overtime, will not pay me for on call time , which I have been on call every other day from clock out till 8 am next morning and not allowed to leave the property during this time. I have now... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2023
You need to file a complaint with the Kentucky Labor Board regarding all the monies owed to you. As far as the eviction, it appears you may have some defenses. Check with your local legal aid society regarding possible pro bono or reduced fee representation.
i was arrested in nov 22 and it was ruled upon by ealier this year....after 5000 cash bond was picked up (2 days later) i was rearested w no new charges on indictment warrant for the felony possession but it had already been ruled on. now i have been infront of judge about 10x and still no... View More
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answered on Nov 18, 2023
In your situation, if you were re-arrested for the same charge that had already been ruled upon, it raises concerns about potential double jeopardy, which is prohibited under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Double jeopardy means being tried twice for the same offense after a ruling... View More
So my roommate has been lockung me out from using the unity room. I can not wash or dry clothes. He's made false statements about me. He's been agressive towards me since I caught him replacing the kitchen stove at 11pm one night . He got up in my face after I asked if he had premission... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2023
You should find new living arrangements and a new roommate. These issues never resolve well.
in 2009 when i was 18 years old i was convicted of unlawful transaction with a minor and served a few years in prison. released in 2014 and on probation for 5 years following until released in 2019 from probation. still having to register as a sex offender. in july 2023 i was arrested by the local... View More
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answered on Nov 18, 2023
I understand your concern about being arrested twice for the same non-compliance issue with the sex offender registry. This situation appears to raise questions about false imprisonment or wrongful detention. It's essential to seek legal representation immediately to address this matter... View More
Years. Since I was innocent I tried waiting to go to trial. after 4 months and another postponement I took a 3 year plea deal and subsequently spent 19 months in jail on my first offense of a crime I did not commit. I hear that certain people are getting charges he put on them expunged I guess. Is... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2023
It is doubtful there is any recourse if you pled guilty rather than a decision being reached at trial.
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
The legality of a police officer calling for a second K-9 unit during a traffic stop, after the first did not alert, can be a complex issue and depends on several factors. Courts have generally held that a dog sniff during a lawful traffic stop does not violate the Fourth Amendment's... View More
I do not have a lawyer and I don't know the next step to take I want you revoke the dismissal request and proceed further with my case they lied about the information that I gave them on even what the case was trying to outline
answered on Nov 9, 2023
Next step is to hire a lawyers for your case asap bc you are in way over your head in federal court.
Charges are att. murder, strangulation - no injuries to either 2 individuals. Defendant came home early, concerned about pregnant wife bc the Ring camera was turned off and it never was before, and he worried about a break-in. He found his pregnant wife with another man, and after asking the man to... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2023
Yes. Thats a reasonable bond given the severity of the charges.
I receive these body camera videos through open records requests from Departments within Kentucky only.
most of it i recorded
answered on Oct 24, 2023
Depends on what actually happened and the contents of the recordings.
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