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A deputy from a county where my mailbox is located gets a warrant for the address. The house is about 3/4 of a mile away in the neighboring county. The evidence collected out of the residence was taken to the sheriff dept. The case was dismissed w/o prejudice over jurisdiction. The county the house... View More 
answered on Aug 15, 2023
It heavily depends on circumstances specific to your case. It may be possible to use a chain of custody issue to get the evidence itself excluded from any trial. However, if the warrant was issued, even on incorrect information or outright falsehoods, in many states the officer may still execute... View More
What steps do I take next for the possibility of early release? My husbands father was also convicted of a crime and sentenced to a short prison sentence in 1973. Should he get paroled with they be able to reside in the same house since his dad lives with us?
answered on Aug 11, 2023
Nothing much else to be done until the judge rules on the shock motion. You might want to arrange for some aftercare if available to show the judge that he is committed to recovery. I’d make dads status known to the PO is husband is shocked.
I was charged with misdemeanor receiving stolen property. I handed item over to police. when I went to court I was told 10 days in jail or restitution, I choose restitution but then I've found out that I'm being made to pay back the entire amount of items that supposedly where stolen from... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2023
You need to hire an experience criminal defense attorney immediately. If you did not commit any crimes other than buying an item at a yard sale, then you should not be charged with theft unless you definitely knew that item was stolen or you had a part in the theft.
Probation officer said that time can not be credited. Is this true?
answered on Aug 8, 2023
Credits are within the discretion of the department of corrections, and granted by statutes of the Kentucky revised statutes. Since you are not incarcerated while released on shock probation, you would not get credit towards the days you have to serve it free vote.
Can the time out on shock be credited towards sentence? If so, who do I need to talk to
After I answered the door and stepped out on my porch I was asked if a man arrested for DUI a mile or so away lived at my house. No was my answer as he didn't live there nor had he been staying there. The man arrested had stopped at my house earlier that day and I knew the man, but he... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2023
Sounds a bit overreaching but would probably be upheld as legal
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answered on Aug 4, 2023
If you are uncomfortable with your probation officer in Kentucky, consider discussing your concerns with them or their supervisor.
I’m in Kentucky. Bowling green. My last officer was letting me off probation last December except I gif raped so I smoked weed now this officer is telling me I’m in probation till 2026
In a residence he is in, but doesn't own that is occupied by others who aren't felons? Riding with someone who isn't a felon? In the home he shares with his son who is not a felon? How far does the unconstitutional nonsense infringe on the freedoms of others? Should he be wearing a... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2023
All of the examples you gave could qualify as a felon in possession under the statute. Not saying that’s right but that’s the current state of the law. Have you considered expungement as a possible solution to your problem.
I live outta state now but evertime I get my background ran for a job 2 active misdemeanor warrants one for shoplifting under 500 and the other ford 4ty degree assault just need pointed in yhe right direction got my life together haven't been in any trouble in 5 years
answered on Aug 4, 2023
Hire a lawyer in the county where the warrants exist to get them set aside and resolved for you.
I was arrested pulling ina friends motel room in the parking lot where I observed officers inside the room I was swarmed and told I had a trafficking warrant they found no drugs on my person placed me under arrest for this "said warrant " and confiscated my phone i asked for my property... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2023
The fact pattern above is a little hard to follow. They would need to show you a copy of the warrant. The hotel owner or the renter of the room would be able to give them permission to search the room. They would only be able to search or detain you if they have probable cause and/or a warrant.
Says a roadblock should have 5 to 6 officers this was During a wensday afternoon on a intersection not known for duis there was no warning indiciations to reduce speed and no announcement of this roadblock in Kentucky made by ksp I received a valid ticket for an expired license (I handed wrong one... View More
I was indicted on tics 1st degree 1st offense and I didn't go to court snd when they arrested me they said I was charged with 1st degree 2nd offense and I was being indicted on bail jumping
I was told if I got my permit they would be dismissed but I payed the fine and they set me another court date for not having a permit and they fined me another 325 bucks can they do that
I have a clean record but I got into a wreck the day before my drivers test. I didn’t have anyone with me while I was driving home to get documentation to take my test because I didn’t have anyone to take me or ride with me. I got charged with reckless driving and a permit violation. What... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2023
If you only got charged with a permit, violation and reckless, driving, you may not be looking at jail time. If they charged you with driving without an operators license, there is some potential. It also depends on your age and on your driving record. I would hire an experienced criminal defense... View More
Not sure If I actually have any warrants but I want to be sure before I renew my state id
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answered on Jul 28, 2023
If you suspect that you may have an outstanding warrant in Kentucky, it is essential to address the situation to avoid potential legal consequences. When you go to renew your state ID, there is a possibility that your warrant may be discovered during the process.
It's important to note... View More
My final divorce decree awarded me half of all my ex's retirement investments...
But, during the discovery process of our divorce... My ex DID NOT disclose the pension fund... of which I have just recently been made aware of... Due to my ex having to move this pension fund by August... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2023
Hire an attorney to file a QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order) for you. If he concealed it’s existence, you probably can file for contempt and your attorney fees as well.
Just arrested on the indictment warrant but I wasn't. He sold the items at a pawnshop. I had a zippo lighter that I sold that wasn't involved in the burglary. Why haven't I been arrested would the grand jury meet at same time on same case
answered on Jul 27, 2023
They would likely meet at the same time on the same case but the prosecutor had discretion to present the cases in different times. I would not disclose any facts or admissions on a public website like this. I would hire an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.
I WAS IN PRISON FOR 5 YEARS AND WAS ON 5 YEARS OF PROBATION . WHILE I WAS INPRISON I WAS SENT TO 3 DIFFERENT HOSPITALS , THE FINDINGS WERE THE SAME BUT THE PRISON DID NOT DO ANY THING ABOUT IT, I HAS CANCER OF THE ESOPHAGUS..ONCE I GOT ON PROBATION I WENT TO SEE A CANCER DR. AND WAS STARTED ON... View More
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