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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: How likely is shock probation
Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
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.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can you help my son?He's in Harlan County Detention center with no bond charged with running from drug court.
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Leland Hulbert
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.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is it illegal to have hypodermic needles in Perry County Indiana

Drugs

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 16, 2023

No. Not by themselves but it could be if found in conjunction with illegal drugs.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Kentucky on
Q: If I have a warrant In Kentucky can I go to the regional driver’s license office and get an ID card made?
Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
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.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: If I have a BMV warrant block In Ohio can I get a Kentucky state ID
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 12, 2023

Most likely, yes.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: My 20yr old son got a speeding ticket of 96 in a 45 not long ago. He has court next week but just started a new job

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

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Jan 11, 2023

He can hire an Attorney to appear on his behalf so he does not have to miss worl.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Estate Planning for Kentucky on
Q: The house I live in was in my exs name, I signed a document stating house was ours til he dies. Can he kick me out?

He bought the house for Me. I've lived here 6 years alone. He's in a separate house.

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
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.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I owe a lot of restitution and I have a showcase court date what does that mean?
Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
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.

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2 Answers | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can you use medical cannabis while on supervised probation in kentucky?

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

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Jan 6, 2023

No. You can talk to your probation officer about a waiver if medically necessary.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If I have a warrant in Texas for violation of probation, can I get an identification card in Kentucky?
Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
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.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: My son is 15 and want to detention center til Monday. He took my car for a joyride. What will they do to him for this?

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.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
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.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is a hearing required for shock probation? If so how long after filing for shock would the hearing be placed?
Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
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

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: How long does prosecution have to respond after shock has been filed?
Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
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.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: can an employee sue a supervisor for getting his car towed from the Hotel workplace, Lexington, KY, Hotel parking lot

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

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
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.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Kentucky on
Q: My son, who is a juvenile was arrested and I was not notified I had to find him, can I sue
Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
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.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: What are the laws on a Speedy Trial in Kentucky?

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.

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
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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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: In Kentucky if arrested in one county for another county how long to transport a release

My daughter was arrested in Bourbon county Kentucky on December 21st for a warrant out of Fayette county Kentucky how many days can they hold her before they either transport her or have to release her

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 30, 2022

Indefinitely although it is usually accomplished in 30-60 days. It would also speed things up if she waived extradition.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If a person goes off someones bond can they go back on there bond
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 29, 2022

Yes, if the Court allows it.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Used cash advance app and did not repay. A few months later, created new account and withdrew another $115.

Can this be held against me legally ? I regret it and plan on paying back but am worried

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Dec 29, 2022

If you have borrowed money from a company, person or app you could be obligated to repay the debt. If this is from a company then they will likely turn your case over to collections and that could negatively impact your credit. I would contact the company and pay the debt,

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I need to get my license renewed but I have a petty warrant for failure to appear, will they check for warrants?

It’s a petty warrant but I just need to go get my license renewed without being arrested at the dmv, I’ll handle the warrants separately

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 27, 2022

No. They will

Not check for warrants.

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