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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Kentucky on
Q: How can i get my sealed felony case unsealed to find out the interviewie that sparked the investigation into me
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 26, 2022

Make a motion to unseal in the Court that sealed the record.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: The judge is considering my boyfriend's shock probation what is the chance he will be approved for it?
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Dec 20, 2022

There are many factors the judges consider including prior record, how serious was the offense, how is the person doing while in custody, There is no way for anyone to tell you over the Internet without more details including what judges it, what county what charges etc.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Identity Theft for Kentucky on
Q: I recently took an attempted theft charge that was in what my lawyer called a "package deal" that I did not commit.

I knew since the day I got arrested for it that somebody had to of used my stolen ID to rent a U-Haul and didn't return it. Finally at court my lawyer says if I want off HIP and my other charges lowered to take the package deal. I never got to see my motion of discovery. She even said that it... View More

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Dec 20, 2022

You never have to take a charge you always have the right to go to trial but if you want to get off Bond or HIP or other restrictions and you choose to plead guilty you give up many rights including the right to go to trial.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Kentucky on
Q: I was drugged and given Fear Conditioning by ex roommates without consent because they wanted me to leave their home.

What are the legal ramifications to this? I may have also been illegally bugged by them, since I can hear them constantly talking to me.

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Dec 12, 2022

You need to contact your local police department and show them proof.

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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: How can someone be arrest on a complaint warrant when it wasn’t the victim that didn’t do the complaint at all. When the

Victim was the one that police came in on and because the detective didn’t get what me wanted from me he turned to my boyfriend and had him arrest 3 months after the fact. The Sheriff’s that came was confused over it and, supposedly the warrant wasn’t signed by a judge either. He spent 78... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 11, 2022

An arrest can be made by police in a domestic case based on probable cause determined by the officer. He does not have to witness it or be present. An arrest may also be made upon a warrant issued upon a sworn statement of the police or private citizen. Consult a criminal defense lawyer near you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I was sentenced to do diversion. So I went to the hospital to do the assessment and this was during Covid. The classes

Was done over the internet I had 2 months into doing them. I asked them “who is turn this all into the courts to make sure I’m getting credits” and come to find out they wasn’t Filleted with the courts so now it looks as if I just didn’t go. So now I haven’t done anything in 6 months... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 11, 2022

Hire an attorney immediately and get this straightened out before they remove you from diversion.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: My friend has a theft by unlawful taking charge... class b misdemeanor first charge will she go to jail in ky
Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Dec 8, 2022

Not likely if she has no prior record. She would likely get diversion, a fine and or probation.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: What should I do?

I got pulled over for speeding when the covid stuff had just started. I failed to pay the fine, and missed court. I tried calling the court house to reschedule my court date, but kept getting recorded operators and never did reschedule. This has probably been close to a year ago now. It happened... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 8, 2022

Hire a louisville attorney to redocket and resolve for you immediately so you don’t get arrested.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: What do I do if I cannot get a hold of my probation officer to get signed up

I have been there one time she was supposed to see if I was accepted and for me to call last Friday which I did no answer left a message no call back and I was supposed to see her on the 5th I called on the 5th because I did not have a time with nobody returning my call either this is my first time... View More

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Dec 6, 2022

Leave messages. Have proof that have you tried to contact them. Go see them at their office or call their supervisor.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I have a failure to appear warrant in Florida will I be able to get a Kentucky id without going to jail
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Dec 5, 2022

They will not arrest you at the ID place but anytime you’re pulled over you could be arrested for an out of state warrant depending on what the charges are. I think it’s safer to clear that warrant out before you try to get an ID.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: Violating EPO

What happened to the second time you violate any Epo ? Does it turn into a felony?

Jonathan Hodge
Jonathan Hodge
answered on Dec 4, 2022

In Kentucky, violation of an EPO constitutes contempt of court which is prosecuted as a Misdemeanor A (can be jailed up to 365 days on conviction). There is no enhancement of this misdemeanor penalty to felony.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: I have kids with my ex girlfriend and she has a Dvo on me .

If I write my kids mothers friend , that I miss my kids and I’m taking steps into therapy and taking parenting classes to better myself. Am I violating , the order ?

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Dec 3, 2022

You are not violating a no contact order by contacting third parties but if you are contacting them so that they contact your ex that would be a violation.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: I think my son just received a higher charge, because his big brother just served 5 years for a battery.

Youngest son been going back and forth court for 2 years on misdemeanor. Trail date was set for 8th this month. Strange same time his older brother was released charged jumped to a felony. My son and the victim still maintain that what he is being accused of did not happen the way they saying.... View More

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Dec 2, 2022

It’s a little hard to follow your fact pattern but it sounds like you’re saying he was charged with a misdemeanor for two years and then a few days before a trial they moved it up to a felony? That is very rare and sounds strange. It’s possible for them to indict felony charges at any time as... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence, Family Law and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If DVO domestic violence order has expired or was dismissed is your firearms rights restored in the state of Kentucky?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 29, 2022

Yes, presuming there are no other prohibitions on your right to possess a weapon.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: If I have a dvo ok someone and they left a letter in my mail and I got it then they added me on snap and I accepted

It to first see if it was real second see what they had to say and they apologized and showed they got in therapy I said idk if I can talk to you legally they screenshot google saying I can I research and idk he comes up shows he is not well and os dangerous but then threatens to turn me in make me... View More

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Nov 29, 2022

I don’t understand the facts. It’s a confusing scenario. If you violate a DVO and there is clear proof they could turn it into the prosecutors and they could seek charges but not always and even if they do that wouldn’t mean you automatically lose a child

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If I got a 15 yr sentence and was released on shock probation and completed it what happens to the remainder of my time

State charge- part of release was to complete long term treatment and then 5 yrs of supervised probation.. Have completed all of it. Just wondering if the reminder of my time will be held over my head if I were to get in any kind of trouble

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 29, 2022

No. If you have completed all he terms of your probation snd have been discharged, the 15 yr sentence is satisfied with your completion.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I live in Louisville my record isn't to bad. I have a charge from 2012 possession of marijuana 2019 I got a violation of

Epo and that under 500 and what I'm askinga bout Is this 2021 I got locked up with my co defndant who is still in jail since feb 2021 I was fighting the case we was being charged with robbery one and I was put on hip I cut the watch off and been on the run almost two years what is gonna... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 23, 2022

You are most likely going to jail for felony escape and bail jumping when they catch up with you. You should hire a criminal defense attorney and try to get this resolved before you get picked up.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: how do you find out if you had a DVO or EPO in the past in the state of kentucky? lets say 20 years ago.

I'm thinking about get a expunction for a misdemeanor domestic violence case to restore my firearms rights the case is 22 years old. Just need to know if i have ever had a DVO.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 23, 2022

Use the public Courtnet system and run your name statewide.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Got fired from Walmart almost 9 months ago for stealing they called me to the office talked to me asked what all I have

stolen I told them the truth and filled out a paper of what I stole and signed it. It has been almost 9 months and I have heard nothing back on this nothing has happened yet. Is there going to be any criminal charges happening or did they give me a slap on the wrist?!

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Nov 21, 2022

If it is a misdemeanor there is a one year statute of limitations so technically you could be charged but if it has been 9 months the chances are very good you will not be charged.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can a warrant be withheld, unknown to the person on probation, until his probation is up, then serve him with it ?

Is it legal to have the opportunity to serve a warrant, but withhold it for over a year?

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Nov 20, 2022

It depends on the circumstances. If someone like your probation officer who knows your whereabouts and sees you every month has the warrant and doesn’t serve it on you that would be an issue. If someone has been trying to find you for a year but could not find you that would be a different issue.

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