Get free answers to your Criminal Law legal questions from lawyers in your area.
answered on Mar 1, 2023
You don’t have to go but make sure your attorney sees that it is completed.
I have a court date for diversion on March 20th why would I have to go back to court for my diversion is it completed now and they are dismissing it or what is going on?
answered on Feb 28, 2023
The court date is likely for the case to be dismissed. You don’t necessarily have to attend, but I would have your attorney attend to make sure that it goes through.
I live in Kentucky
answered on Feb 27, 2023
No. Whether to prosecute or dismiss the charges is solely up to the prosecutor.
On day 61 will you just be released from jail? Does your lawyer have to do something? They have to let you out on day 61 if no indictment yet?
answered on Feb 18, 2023
Your lawyer will need to file a motion for release on day 61.
Them after I get their due to being afraid they are just gonna lock me up instead of agreeing with going to rehab and allowing me.
answered on Feb 14, 2023
You need to work with your officer. If you go off the grid they can arrest you. Probation and parole is in charge with supervising you and you have to abide by their rules and their timetable.
Living at address. When I contacted my probation officer from other county she said I have 24 hrs to find somewhere else to go. I haven't found anywhere yet. Can she send police to get me or will there be a revocation hearing or what?
answered on Feb 14, 2023
You need to communicate as much as possible with your probation officer. They may give you a break if you communicate well with them. If they believe you have violated, she could file a report, and then they would be brought before a judge, and he would be entitled to a revocation hearing in the... View More 
I said they could do a weapons sweep. I guess they took that as they could do whatever. They found a notebook and they are charging me with identity theft. This happened in 2018. They are just now charging me. Can they do that without a warrant. They have no body cam or anything
answered on Feb 13, 2023
They can charge you with a felony anytime there is no statute of limitations. As far as the warrant issue, they would have to have a lawfully signed warren that they presented to you at the time. It sounds like there are definitely some legal issues with your case. You need to hire an experienced... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2023
File a motion to temporarily suspend your restitution payment until you get a new job.
answered on Feb 6, 2023
It could, yes, depending on the depth and breadth of the background check.
Months and my drivers license had my previous Florida address
answered on Feb 6, 2023
Not unless you have a ccdw license from Florida. Otherwise, you can open carry while in Ky.
Her charge was 3 years ago. She recently filed an EPO and left that part out entirely. I’m wondering why she left that out. Can she be charged again?
answered on Feb 5, 2023
An EPO taken out only talks about the facts of something that recently happened. A prior assault charge would not be brought up. An EPO is not a criminal charge. It’s a civil petition that’s taken out by a victim.
She had a charge expunged from three years ago.
answered on Feb 5, 2023
An EPO is a one-sided document with a statement taken only from the “victim” in the case. It would just be the words of your wife.
I was wondering if I can conceal carry a firearm here in Kentucky without a ccw and as a non resident of Kentucky. Im only going to be living in Kentucky for about 6 months
answered on Feb 5, 2023
If you have a ccdw license from Florida, Kentucky will give full faith snd credit to it and you can use it here.
answered on Feb 2, 2023
You should be able to. Call the clerks office in that county and they will tell you.
I just like to know if this can be real
answered on Feb 1, 2023
No. It cannot be real unless there is much more to the story.
If that patient has an IV catheter in place when they leave the hospital, does local law enforcement need to be notified?
answered on Jan 30, 2023
Not necessarily. Depends on whether they are a danger to themselves r others.
My plea deal was 3 years probation and no treatment. My public defender told me if I went to trial I would be convicted. After doing some research of my own I have found evidence that I shouldn't even have been charged with possession. Me and one other person were charged with possession but... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2023
You cannot withdraw your plea unless it’s very close in time to the plea itself and before you are sentenced. The only option you would likely have after pleading guilty is what’s called an 11.42 motion. That’s ineffective assistance of counsel. You would have to prove that your counsel made... View More
The police knocked but the elderly resident (65 yr old woman with 0 priors) is in bathroom and takes longer than they like to answer. Hotel staff key door and allow cops in. First question is this legal? They then found (allegedly in plain view) drugs.
Question 2: resident was visiting for... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2023
A person does not have a normal expectation of privacy in a hotel room like they would in their own home so the entry in scenario one sounds legitimate. I would contact the police about the missing property. They have more power and resources to investigate and if they end up charging an employee... View More
In Paducah Ky
answered on Jan 25, 2023
Neither. They go by your plea agreement, criminal history and the sentencing guidelines.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
