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I was involved in an incident at Walmart where I was scanning items while my fiancé was bagging them, and I accidentally didn't scan some food items. Walmart called the police, and I've been told that I will receive court papers in the mail. I've never been in trouble with the law... View More 
I missed my court date for an expired registration (4 months past the due date) and also missed my FTA review date. I received a notice after the original missed date that mentioned the FTA review but have not received any notice since missing that review, which was last week. My case status online... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2025
You should redocket the case and resolve asap to avoid an fta or a warrant. Sometimes it takes days before the public Courtnet us updated.
My medical insurance covers transportation to my doctor every morning through Green Cab in Louisville, Kentucky. On multiple occasions, my assigned driver has attempted to drive under the influence. I have reported this to Green Cab, but the issue persists, causing me to be late or miss... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2025
Next time you believe he is under the influence, call the police instead.
I was arrested twice, once for drug trafficking and once for drug possession and unlawful transaction with a minor. The charges were dismissed in both cases, and I have no ongoing legal proceedings aside from a bench warrant for failing to appear in a traffic case. Six weeks after being hired, my... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2025
That decision is solely up to the School Board since Kentucky is an at will employment state. Since the charges were dismissed, it really shouldn't affect your employment. However, you may want to consider having the record expunged altogether so that this problem doesn't arise in the future.
My fiancé was charged with identity theft, a class D felony, after giving false information to a police officer in Henderson, Kentucky. He has a criminal record, but not related to similar offenses. He gave incorrect information during a police stop where they already had his old mugshot. The... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2025
Pretty good, I'd say. Sounds like from the facts you gave he is guilty of the misdemeanor offense of giving a police officer false information but not felony identity theft.
I am trying to understand if a registered sex offender in Kentucky, under charge 510.130 for a non-domestic, non-felon crime, is legally allowed to own and purchase a gun. I have been informed by law enforcement that it is allowed, but I am unsure if there are any probation restrictions affecting... View More
I need to know if there's a way to file for dismissal in a criminal case based on the defense of protection of another. The case involves Assault 1st degree in Kentucky. A grown man, a convicted felon who was high and drunk, fired his gun during a kid's fight. The child, who has been... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2025
You cannot file for dismissal based on these defenses but they can be asserted as defenses at the trial of the matter.
My 19-year-old son is facing a class D felony charge for animal torture after trying to nurse a dog back to health. He eventually surrendered the dog to the Humane Society but lied about finding it in a ditch. He was arrested and released with a court date, and this is his first offense with no... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2025
Hire him a criminal defense lawyer immediately. Since he has no record, it most likely will be amended to a misdemeanor or diverted.
Two years ago, I was detained in Covington, Kentucky, for public intoxication but was not fingerprinted, charged, or cited. I was released with a warning and received no paperwork. Now, as a green card holder applying for naturalization, I am concerned about whether this incident will show up in a... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2025
Most likely, that will not show up nor affect your immigration status, but you should speak with n immigration attorney out of an abundance of caution.
I was bonded out on a domestic violence charge in Kentucky. My boyfriend wasn’t the one who called the cops, and he hasn't filed a restraining order, although no contact was part of my release paperwork. I have no prior related charges, and I am due to appear in court in April. The bond... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2025
Highly unlikely that you will return to jail as long as you do not violate any of the terms or conditions of your release.
I got into a drunken argument with my boyfriend, during which I hit him, and the neighbors called the police. I spent the night in jail and was bonded out, but a no-contact order was issued. My boyfriend did not press charges and does not want this order. I have a court date in a month. How can I... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2025
Youll need to redocket the case, have your boyfriend come to court and ask the judge to make the no contact order a no unlawful no contact order.
I am applying for a coaching job at a public school, and I have two previous arrests involving drugs and minors; however, both charges were dismissed, and neither resulted in a conviction. I did not disclose these arrests in my application since they resulted in dismissed charges, but I am aware... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2025
Yes. Whether they will or not is a different story. You probably should have them expunged from your record as a safety precaution.
I have agreed to a plea deal involving 45 more days of jail time, treatment, and five years probation for charges of wanton endangerment DUI 1st and possession of marijuana. My public defender has not been responsive to my questions. I am the primary caregiver for my children with health issues and... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2025
Provide all of this information as well as your treatment records to your public defender so he can submit them to the Court at your next hearing date.
My fiancé committed a felony aggravated assault in the 2nd degree in 2012 while on parole and was also charged with persistent felony offender (PFO). Recently, he violated parole by absconding for 4 months, during which he was indicted for identity theft in Henderson, Kentucky, after providing a... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2025
At least three years and it will violate his parole status. He is dodging the PFO I so it may not be that bad an offer but he is most likely going back to prison regardless.
I have a personal protection hearing scheduled for the 17th, where I am defending against claims of child abuse. I have been served with an emergency order, but I don't have any witnesses for the hearing. There is also an ongoing custody case related to this matter. How should I prepare to... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2025
All you can do is testify as to your side of the story and I produce documentary evidence if you fo not have any witnesses to refute the allegations.
I was the defendant in a criminal case where the decision came back as 'no bill.' I did not receive any official documentation aside from the note written on the inventory paper listing the items the police took as evidence. They returned my gun, which had an evidence tag, but the DVR did... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2025
You should consult a civil rights attorney to determine whether you have a claim and at a very minimum, get your DVR back.
My husband has been sentenced to serve 53 days in county jail on weekends in Crittenden County, Kentucky. He has been diagnosed with mental health issues since 2019, and his condition is declining. His attorney requested house arrest or some modification due to his mental health, but the court... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2025
It is unlikely but you could certainly file a new motion based on the new evidence you have. An appeal would likely be fruitless bc he will have served out long before it is ever heard.
I am a 12-year veteran diagnosed with PTSD and a substance use disorder, currently facing criminal charges. I've been incarcerated for the last 40 days and have my second status hearing coming up. How can I request treatment through veterans court?
answered on Mar 6, 2025
When you go on your next court date, make them aware of the situation or have your lawyer do so. You should receive a referral to veterans court and, if necessary, possibly drug court.
My friend was arrested and charged with burglary after his girlfriend, who was incarcerated, gave him the keys to her safe to retrieve money meant for hiring her a lawyer. She instructed him to avoid the cameras because of her dad, so he entered through a window. Her dad, who is pressing charges,... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2025
Yes. He can. There is no statute of limitations on a felony.
I was arrested for having no trailer lights and possession of a white residue in a baggie. I am out on a $2500 cash bond, and I waived my arraignment hearing to be sent to a grand jury for indictment. It has been 6 months, and I have not received any communication or scheduled court dates from the... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2025
File a motion for the return of the bond, more than 60 days having elapsed since the waiver to the grand jury.
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