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answered on Sep 11, 2024
You file the motion asking for all of the evidence against you as well as all exculpatory evidence. You file the original in the court file and send a copy to the prosecutor.
Statement he is sitting in jail no court date or anything what can we do
answered on Sep 7, 2024
Hire a lawyer to get case redocketed and get a bond set for him.
They are sending it off to a lab, and I am positive that the results will come back that I didn't do anything. But right now I'm stressing really bad about it because I have a lot on the line. How reliable are these lab results? What can I do to calm my nerves and reassure myself until... View More 
answered on Sep 7, 2024
Go have your own independent test for fentanyl so you’ll have evidence to refute the positive test.
answered on Sep 4, 2024
Most likely not. Drivers and ID licensing are separate divisions of the clerk’s office.
When I moved out of my old house after divorcing from my husband, he held a lot of my mail from me just out of spite and I genuinely knew nothing about having a court appearance until a few days ago. Can a lawyer show up for me to lift a bench warrant or will I have to go to court myself?
answered on Sep 11, 2024
The lawyer can have it recalled and you don’t have to appear if it is a misdemeanor. If it is a felony, you too will have to appear.
I purchased a boat. I misplaced the title and found it months later. I took it to the county clerks office to have it transferred and they informed me that the previous owner had filed for a lost title a few weeks prior. The previous owner was paid in full. I still have the original title signed... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2024
You will likely have to sue the previous owner to quiet title to the boat. More information is necessary to determine whether fraud is involved.
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
Posting a picture of your husband and his mistress in a hotel parking lot could potentially raise legal issues. Depending on the circumstances, it might be considered an invasion of privacy or could lead to defamation claims if the content is misleading or causes harm to someone's reputation.... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2024
Contact your local bar association or legal aid society. They maintain a list of lawyers who can help you.
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
It sounds like you and your family are facing a very challenging and distressing situation. If you believe someone is targeting you with any form of harassment or illegal activity, the first step is to document everything you can. Keep records of any interactions, communications, or incidents that... View More
My former spouse for 18 years has been using family courts different stages, exploiting me, using my son even now at 18 as a spy weapon and a domestic violence tactic to punish me through courts , judicial system, devastating crimes,interstate patent kidnapping, breaking criminal law In court , my... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2024
You will need to hire a private attorney to review and possibly file suit if practicable.
Him and another car hit head on. There was no reconstruction done . And the state police was called off by the local sheriff . My son did test positive for 2 nano grams of thc. The active ingredient for thc wasn't in his blood. He was 16 at the time and had since been charged as an adult .... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
It sounds like you and your son are in an incredibly challenging and painful situation. You have raised several serious concerns about how the investigation and legal proceedings have been handled. If evidence shows that the police and prosecutor acted unethically or illegally, especially with... View More
my boyfriends paid lawyer advised him wrong about a plea agreement deal to get him to sign (told him they wpuld drop the PFO1 if he took 10 years at 20 percent, which was not the case. It was 10 years without possible probation/parole and charges were also enhanced by the PF01, which was also not... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2024
This seems like a serious question, and I recommend speaking to an attorney licensed to practice in Kentucky ASAP (Legal aid could probably work as well). The reason for this is even though you asked about malpractice, there could be steps your boyfriend could take to withdraw his guilty plea... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
When someone is unincarcerated with a bond of 0 and has charges with pending commitment, it means they are not currently in jail. The term "bond of 0" suggests they were released without needing to pay bail. This is often referred to as being released on their own recognizance.... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
If you are under a state bond and there's a federal detainer, the state bond alone won't prevent the federal authorities from taking action. The federal detainer indicates that federal authorities want to take custody of you once state charges are resolved. This means that even if you... View More
The victim to assault was trying to enter my home I have witnesses can I fight this
answered on Jun 26, 2024
You should definitely tell your attorney about these witnesses and provide their contact information so that an investigator can go obtain written statements from these witnesses. You should maintain friendly relationships with these witnesses and periodically check in with them to ensure you know... View More
My girlfriend car is broken down and I have no money to get transportation back to ky for my court date on monday.
answered on Jun 20, 2024
Call the clerks office, advise them of your situation and ask them to pass the case to a new date for you.
My boyfriend got a 2nd degree motor vehicle flee, improper display of plates, reckless driving, operating on sus license, and failure to use head lamps. He’s 20 with no prior criminal record and only driving with no license on his driving record. I just found out he also has about 6 tickets for... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2024
Most likely he will not do any jail time although I would hire a lawyer to represent him immediately so he can get out in front of these charges.
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