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I paid in full $6000 over a year ago for the vehicle and still can not get a title in my name. After going to the county clerk where the vehicle was purchased I find out it is not even in the person's name that took my money, he is also an attorney. I have ask the county attorney and the... View More 
answered on Jan 25, 2023
Take a criminal complaint against the seller for failing to register the transfer.
answered on Jan 23, 2023
Usually not at motion hour, no. Once they set it for a hearing, you could be arrested at the hearing if you are revoked.
I was convicted for it but i dont understand why? No one ask me anything
answered on Jan 20, 2023
You can’t be convicted without a trial, or without pleading guilty for a criminal case.
And I have court today
answered on Jan 19, 2023
It depends on a lot of factors. The persons charges, the victims, the prosecutor, the judge and the defendants criminal record.
answered on Jan 18, 2023
Your best bet is to do your research and find an experienced. Criminal defense attorney that can help your son. I would look for a local attorney or an attorney in the nearest big city.
Drugs
answered on Jan 16, 2023
No. Not by themselves but it could be if found in conjunction with illegal drugs.
answered on Jan 16, 2023
I think you may have already asked this question. The general answer is probably. They do not typically have law enforcement to arrest you at the driver license office.
We are more worried about him losing his license. He can make the appearance to court but with his travel to and from work is the concern. Thanks
answered on Jan 11, 2023
He can hire an Attorney to appear on his behalf so he does not have to miss worl.
He bought the house for Me. I've lived here 6 years alone. He's in a separate house.
answered on Jan 9, 2023
It depends what the terms are in the document you signed stating you both have ownership in the home or the right to live there.
answered on Jan 8, 2023
It is a show cause court date. That is for you to show how much you have paid and in some cases is for you to show that you’ve paid in full. It depends on your case and the terms you negotiated.
I am a disabled veteran on low level supervised probation for a non drug related offense. With Governor Beshear recently enacting an executive order to where individuals can use medical cannabis in Ky, I have been diagnosed by the VA with 2 of the 21 qualifying conditions allowed in the order and... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2023
No. You can talk to your probation officer about a waiver if medically necessary.
answered on Jan 6, 2023
You can go to a drivers license division and attempt to get an ID card in Kentucky. I don’t believe they have access to the national warrant system. With that said if you have a warrant out of Texas and you get pulled over for any reason by law-enforcement you could be locked up immediately.
He was already going to court for smoking pot at school. This time they didn't drug test him to see if he was clean. He is on meds for ODD and ADHD.
answered on Jan 6, 2023
Likely he will have to answer the charge of unauthorized use of a vehicle. He could be detained by the court, but likely will not be unless he has an extensive juvenile record beyond what you’ve detailed here.
answered on Jan 5, 2023
Yes. The hearing is within discretion of the court but if the court grants of hearing it should be at or before the 180 days expires
answered on Jan 5, 2023
If a motion for shock is filed the Judge can deny the motion immediately or set it for a hearing. The prosecution does not have to respond but they will likely appear at the hearing and oppose shock probation unless there was a prior agreement.
the supervisor claimed he received a notice (he cannot produce said claimed notice), from the city telling him the car had to be towed from the hotel parking lot bec. it had a lot of stuff in the car.
in the meantime, said employee is lying in the hospital from a severe stroke, (August,... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2023
Theoretically, yes, but you could easily spend more money than it might be worth, depending of the $ of damages involved.
answered on Jan 2, 2023
It’s not likely that you can sue law-enforcement for juvenile arrest unless the police use excessive force or he was taken to another county or you were not notified for 48 hours or more.
I have had my trial continued 2 times and it's been drawn out for 2 years. I feel like my right to a speedy trial is being ignored.
answered on Jan 1, 2023
The right to speedy trial is within 180 days if you’re being held on another case. If you only have one case and you agree to continuances then you’re right to speedy trial is not invoked. You need to talk to your attorney. On circuit court trials they typically take 1 to 3 years. Covid has not... View More
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