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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If I abscond until after my probation end date is up can they still revoke me on probation?

For instance I'm on probation until June 2026 . If I was to leave state until after that date and come back ...will my probation automatically end bc that date has passed or can they still revoke me on probation?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 18, 2024

Yes. They can still revoke your probation after the end date.

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can police have your probation revoked?

I have a friend in Kentucky who is on probation. This friend was pulled over for excessive tenting and speeding 7 mph over. My friend informed the officers that he is in probation and the officer told him that he was not on probation, they also aggressively asked him to become an informant for... View More

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answered on Mar 13, 2024

While police officers can report probation violations to the probation officer or the court, they generally do not have the direct authority to revoke someone's probation. That decision is typically made by a judge during a probation revocation hearing. Here are a few key points to consider:... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Identity Theft for Kentucky on
Q: court in Trigg County tomorrow,identity theft need a lawyer i have proof that it wasn't me but lm low on funds help
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 12, 2024

Ask the court to appoint the public advocate for you tomorrow.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If I have gifted my 19 year old boyfriend an AK-47 is he the legal owner or what steps can I take for this?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 14, 2024

You will need to file the ATF form to legally register the gun to him and transfer ownership out of your name.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I was arrested on a warrant that had been quashed,because it hadn't yet been updated. I was then charged

With felony drug possession. Couldi successfully file a motion to suppress?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 10, 2024

No. No basis to suppress.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Employment Law and Sexual Harassment for Kentucky on
Q: What can be done when an inmate has been sexually assaulted by a corrections officer?

My girlfriend was incarcerated at a women's prison facility in Virginia for several years. There's been two substantiated PREAS filed and found true. My girlfriend used 27 razor blades to take her own life when she was incarcerated all bc of this corrections officer and the way that she... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 10, 2024

If she took her own life, how is she now home with separation anxiety?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: My friend is in jail. They were bonded (ROR)on all charges except court fines and fees. The jail said the would get jaI

Credit starting today to pay those fines. But that I could not pay the fine for them to be released. Is this true? I don’t believe it to be accurate. I can go online and have the ability to pay because I started too. Could they really still hold him?

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answered on Mar 3, 2024

In some jurisdictions, individuals in jail can receive credit towards their fines and fees by serving time, known as "jail credit." This can be an option for those who are unable to pay the financial obligations imposed by the court. However, the specifics of how jail credit applies can... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: Can personal property be seized without a warrant? Is it legal to obtain a search warrant after the fact? ( like weeks).

Can evidence if any be used againt a person if Miranda Rights were not read before seizure of personal property? Law enforcement is trying to use my personal property for someone to obtain evidence in someone else’s legal matters, is this legal and orderly steps to seize property?

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answered on Feb 28, 2024

In general, law enforcement typically needs a warrant to seize personal property, unless certain exceptions apply, such as exigent circumstances or consent. Obtaining a search warrant after the fact, especially weeks later, could raise legal questions about the validity of the search and seizure.... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: How much time am I facing for leaving a halfway house on ankle monitor but have not cut it off

I left cts Russell in Louisville Kentucky on hip program but have ankle monitor on still

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answered on Feb 28, 2024

It depends on the specifics of your case, but here is some general information that may be helpful:

- Leaving a halfway house without authorization is usually considered escape or absconding supervision. This can result in new criminal charges.

- The fact that you still have the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: How can ky charge me with these 3 crimes when I was taking care of my sick family member in another state?

I have proof but I'm not turning myself in until I have all my ducks in order please help.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 23, 2024

Hire the best criminal defense attorney you can find and let him review the charges against you.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: What does this mean

What does it mean when the judge is awaiting an order from the prosecutor?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 22, 2024

Just what it says. The judge apparently asked the prosecutor to prepare an order for the judge to sign and the judge is waiting on that order.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can my misdemeanor probation be revoked?

Can it be revoked for something that wasn’t on terms and conditions. The victim of the case went to prosecutors office and they filed a motion for “abuse.” I haven’t heard anything and idk how I will besides if I’d be caught and there was a warrant. My only conditions were mental... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 20, 2024

No. It cannot be revoked based on terms that weren’t part of the probation.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: if i alreaty have a charge and i commit another charge but different than the first charge will i get put in juvi?

i am 17 years old. and my first charge is terroristic threatening 3rd and a pending charge of criminal mischief.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 19, 2024

You could if the judge determines your second charge violates the bond conditions of the first charge.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If you don’t get indicted while in rehab, how long does paperwork take to get out?

Basically if someone’s in rehab and they do not get indicted and they are therefore allowed to leave once proper paperwork is filed, how long after is it that they can get out? In Kentucky

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 17, 2024

Depends on how long you signed yourself in for in the beginning.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: What’s this mean

He was just put on misdemeanor probation, a motion was filed from victim and attorneys office that he has continued abuse with proof and this came up on the website…

Next MOTION NOT REQUIRING HEARING iS scheduled for 02/14/2024 at 9:01 PM.

Now it’s back to what it said since... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 15, 2024

It is a procedural commentary and it appears as though the 2024 date is remanded and the 2025 date will be the next review. Looks like good news.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Consumer Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Kentucky on
Q: how would i go about filing criminal charges against ky. dcbs ensuring claims made against dcbs are fully investigated

how would i go about filing criminal charges against ky. dcbs office in such a way as to ensure that any claims made against that dcbs office are actually investigated as they should be and not just ignored or swept under the rug or tried to be turned into anything other than the actual criminal... View More

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answered on Feb 24, 2024

To pursue criminal charges against the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS), you should start by gathering any evidence or documentation related to the alleged misconduct. This could include emails, letters, or records of interactions with DCBS officials. Additionally, it's... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Consumer Law, Civil Rights and Public Benefits for Kentucky on
Q: how would i go about filing criminal charges against ky. dcbs ensuring claims made against dcbs are fully investigated

how would i go about filing criminal charges against ky. dcbs office in such a way as to ensure that any claims made against that dcbs office are actually investigated as they should be and not just ignored or swept under the rug or tried to be turned into anything other than the actual criminal... View More

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answered on Feb 24, 2024

To initiate a process against the Kentucky Department of Community Based Services (DCBS) for alleged criminal violations, including potential civil rights violations under "color of law," you would typically start by documenting all relevant incidents, including dates, times, and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: i am on parole, caught charges in another county, made bail, was put on Home incarceration. Haven't reported in 4 months

now im almost served out on the sentence i'm paroled on, i have 8 months left with MRS (mandatory re-entry supervision) i should only have to do two months. i am curious that when i am violated for absconding and go back to prison will there be a detainer on me or not since i posted bail. also... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 13, 2024

Yes. Absconding could not only impact your MRS but also cause you to be taken into custody immediately, notwithstanding your posting bail.

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