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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: A mechanic messed up my brakes while "inspecting them" and I nearly got in a wreck. Can I press criminal charges?

brakes were functional before service. The mechanic told me explicitly I did not need brake work. The brakes failed, I noticed a brake fluid leak, second party mechanic confirmed and documented that the brakes had been reassembled incorrectly causing the leak.

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Apr 24, 2021

This sounds more like a civil case where you could file an action against the mechanic, his garage or their insurance company if you can prove it was his fault. I don’t think there would be criminal charges unless you can prove this person directly tried to hurt you rather than just doing bad... View More

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Q: I need my friends case put on rocket docket

receiving stoken property

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Apr 21, 2021

Rocket docket it is based on an agreement with the prosecutor about pleading to felonies early while the cases are still in district courtI. It is not something that you can just add a case back on.

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Q: My friend needs his court date rocket docket for this month he will be able to be released first if next month criminal

Charged with receiving stolen property

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 21, 2021

What is your question?

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I was charged 2nd degree burglary my first offense is it possible to get probation im taking care of my sick mother

I went to my girlfriend to wait on her she always let me come in and wait cause it was a little cold but i was under the influence got the stupid idea of driving her car down the street for us something to eat on way back i was in an accident i wasnt trying to burglary only crime i knew i was... View More

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Apr 20, 2021

Yes. Burglary second degree is eligible for probation in Kentucky. I would hire a skilled defense attorney to present your best argument to the court and the prosecutor and if you have a clean record you have a much better chance of getting probation or perhaps even diversion if the charges are... View More

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Q: How long does a grand jury have to indictments someone on criminal charges if they are NOT in custody?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 18, 2021

As long as they want.

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Q: I am charged w/ burglary 3rd in a KY court, trial is set for August, I am on house arrest. Why so long of a wait?

My next court hearing is a status hearing on August 12, followed by trial on August 23. What happened to the whole idea of a fair and speedy trial? Shouldn't there just be 70 days at the maximum from my last court appearance, which I believe was an arraignment, and trial?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 18, 2021

No, in Kentucky there can be at least 180 days before speedy trial is implicated and that is if you make the motion at arraignment. Plus, in the pandemic era, speedy trials are pretty much a thing of the past.

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Q: In ky if you mess up parole and get reincarcerated do you have to wait 6 months before being parole or m.r.s. eligible

Was supposed to go to rehab but absconded and was rearrested.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 18, 2021

It’ll be at least six months before they send you back to the board for consideration.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Animal / Dog Law and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: What can I do about a neighbor that continually teases my dogs by riding a horse or driving a 4 wheeler?

I live on a side road from the road KY 596 and the neighbors continually tease my dogs by riding a horse down the road or by driving a 4 wheeler and they only go as far as our property then turns around and comes back. Also my dogs run free into and out of my yard but they come to me when I yell... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 16, 2021

Put your dogs up and eliminate the attraction for the neighbors. The other option is to move.

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Q: So has the Kentucky Supreme Court not ruled 120 days to return indictment? When can I pick my brother up? What happens

My brother has been in jail since Valentine's Day, and last court appearance was Feb. 19th.

At what point on April 19th am I allowed to pick him up

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 14, 2021

His lawyer may need to bring it to the judges attention on April 20 (60th day).

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: How long does the Grand Jury have to indict someone on criminal charge? Is it 60 or 120 days?
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Apr 13, 2021

60 days if the Defendant is in custody.

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Q: Is there any criminal lawyers in around Irvine Kentucky

y my I need help need help

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Apr 13, 2021

My best advice is google lawyers in your area. Even if you do not find one you like in the specific city there should be some willing to travel. You may have to pay an attorney from a bigger city a little more but there are thousands of lawyers in Kentucky.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: My boyfriend was arrested for something he didn’t do, the woman accusing him has took a epo and removed it then when she

Got mad she took another preventing his release to HIP is there a law or something I can do to prove he allocations are false? She has put money on his books and she has paid his lawyer since! She has done this to several others as well whom are still serving time. What can I do to help bring my... View More

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Apr 12, 2021

Hire a good lawyer to tell your story to the prosecutor and Judge. You could also attempt to file charges for swearing out a false warrant with the County Attorney's office.

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Q: What can I do if my separated wife is telling me I have to pay her money to use a car that is in both off our names

I have her on a text telling me that the only way I can use a car that is in both of our names is if I give her money! Is that not extortion?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 9, 2021

No. Don’t pay her anything. Go take the car and use it all you want. You don’t pay to use your own stuff. Snd file that divorce immediately.

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Q: If u sign ur serve out papers do u get released on ur min.or max?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 2, 2021

Depends. It tells you the release on the serve out papers but it can be impacted by subsequent behavior.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Animal / Dog Law and Lemon Law for Kentucky on
Q: Breeder wants to sue me or take kitten back to be put to sleep

I bout a sick kitten from a breeder 3 months ago. Have spent over $1000 in vet costs. Tried to work it out with breeder but she only wanted me to swap my sick cat for another sick cat. Became hostile and blocked me. I disputed what I paid for the cat with my financial institution and won now... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 31, 2021

Don’t give her a dime back snd if she sues you, you can counterclaim and win. She has committed a continuing breach snd her liability continues to increase.

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can I file a law suit on my sister in law for child endangerment? I have text messages from her admitting everything

She has allowed the abuse of her adopted daughters to continue with her husband and her own father and has done nothing to prevent it. She even admits that in several texts messages we exchanged, and has even taken the abuse to try and blackmail her husband into paying her to keep her mouth shut... View More

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Mar 17, 2021

I think you should talk to law-enforcement or the prosecutors office in your jurisdiction. If she threatened you for attempting to contact CPS or filing charges that in and of itself could be a felony for intimidating a witness in the legal process. You could also discuss the child endangerment... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Kentucky on
Q: is barillo pad and a butane lighter probable cause to search

officers were told they could not search without warrant so they claimed they seen a barillo pad and a butane lighter is that probable cause, which was not barillo pad it was stuffing out of my pillow?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 17, 2021

Many more facts are necessary to properly answer your question but on its face, doesn’t sound like probable cause.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: My brother is 18 years old and he is dating a 14 year old the mother is ok with the relationship can he get into trouble

The grandmother of his girlfriend was ok with there relationships but now is freaking out and I'm just trying to look out for my little brother and don't want to see him go to jail

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 1, 2021

Yes. When they get mad at him, he could be charged with Unlawful Transaction with a Minor. He should be VERY careful.

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