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ct Aug 1 2024
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
2 wks ago my boyfriend's ex girlfriend showed up at his house in the middle of the night. We awoke to the sound of breaking glass. The ex broke 2 of his windows & was attempting to crawl through one into his house. We told her we were calling the police. After some yelling on her part... View More
I was pulled over for no seat belt and i refused to give my ID and I asked him to read my rights. Because I used my right to remain silent and not give up incriminating evidence he retalliated by removing me from my vehicle, immediatly handcuffed me extremly tight behind my back, took me straight... View More
Upon that court date I was told to come back from pretrial on 7/30 and to have no contact with defendant or serve 6 months in jail. But we have both had contact via texts and emails with one another. I kept a majority of the emails she sent me. I'm just not sure who initiated contact first.... 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
The cases are in 2 different counties. The EPO was dismissed but the pre-trial for the DV is not for another month.
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.
She needs a lawyer to be there so she has representation to get out on the 18th
answered on Jun 14, 2024
You should contact a criminal defense attorney ( or the public defender) in Campbell County. They will be able to help her return to the sober living.
answered on Jun 3, 2024
The safe answer is no, given streaming, social media and the like.
Afterwards and the commonwealth attorney changed my date without notification to me and there's no bond or bail due to me serving out
answered on May 27, 2024
Yes, although you may have a solid defense to it. Hire a criminal defense lawyer immediately to get out in front of this problem.
The affidavit and warrant had the incorrect address plus description of home was inaccurate also they seized an item that was my mother's not mine that had nothing to do with anything
answered on May 28, 2024
You can challenge the warrant through a motion to suppress.
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answered on May 27, 2024
If you need help paying bail, there are a few options you can explore. First, consider reaching out to friends or family members who might be able to lend you the necessary funds. They might be willing to help you out in a difficult time.
Another option is to contact a bail bondsman. A bail... View More
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