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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If the defendant can prove the prosecutor also commited a crime, will they both be sentenced jailtime at that trial?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 5, 2020

No. If the prosecutor is charged that will be in a separate trial.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Kentucky on
Q: Can the prosecutor be sentenced to jail time at his own trial or will there b a seperate trial where he is the defendant

If the defendant prives the prosecutor commited a crime as well

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 5, 2020

There are no facts given here to answer that question.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Do witnesses tell everything they saw at a testimony, or do they just answer yes/no questions? Can they elaborate?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 5, 2020

They answer yes/no questions and then they can elaborate.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Should the defendant have his witnesses talk to his appointed lawyer before the trial?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 5, 2020

Absolutely.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Kentucky on
Q: If ur record had your only charges espunged from it, will the court view you as having a spotless record?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 4, 2020

Yes.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Kentucky on
Q: Can the defendant use the prosecutors criminal record as an argument? (the def. has 1 current charge, pros. has 4+)
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 4, 2020

Yes.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: How long after the trial is sentencing
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 4, 2020

Misdemeanor - immediately after. Felony-6-8 weeks.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If the prosecutor attacks and threatens you, then u attack him back, and he presses charges first, what happens?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 4, 2020

You get prosecuted.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: U cant know any of the jury at ur trial, but what if u know the judge? Is it wrong to discuss ur case w/ the judge?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 4, 2020

Yes. If you know the judge, he or she should disqualify themselves.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Kentucky on
Q: If the prosecutor refuses to drop charges but jury finds u innocent, what happens? What does the judge do?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 4, 2020

Case over. Not guilty. You won.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Kentucky on
Q: If u r charged with 1st assault, but prove to b in self defense, are u considered guilty or not? Will charges b lowered
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 4, 2020

The jury will consider all the facts and decide whether they accept self defense. If they do, you win. If not, you are guilty.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Social Security for Kentucky on
Q: What happens to your bills when you get arrested
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 25, 2020

It would be best for a Kentucky attorney to advise, but your post remains open for four weeks. As a general matter, bills unfortunately remain due. If you could consult with the attorney representing you, they should be able to offer guidance on what measures need to be taken. Good luck... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: What is the jail time for vandalizing and stealing from a house that a family was evicted from?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 4, 2020

Burglary 1 is 10-20 years and theft depends on the amount taken but a minimum of 1-5 years.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: Does the prosecutor pick the jurors? Can he pick people he knows?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 3, 2020

The prosecutor and defense attorney pick the jurors. Anyone they know will most likely be disqualified.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: What if a child is too scared to be in front of the defendant for testimony?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 3, 2020

Then he won’t be allowed to testify.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: What will the multidisciplinary child abuse team do for my child who was a witness to a violent attack?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 3, 2020

Provide counseling and mental health services where appropriate.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: Are teens required to have an adult attendant with them at a trial if they are witnesses? Is it a choice?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 3, 2020

Usually, yes.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: Does the defendant witness have to give their story in front of the defendant if it is their parent? They are a minor.
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 3, 2020

Yes. Always.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: If the defendants witness is related the the defendant and the prosecutor, will they be deemed bias to either in any way
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 3, 2020

It’ll be brought out for the jury to determine if there is any bias.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: Can a 17 y/o request to not testify in front of the prosecutor, like to testify in just a room with the jury?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 3, 2020

No. It must be in front of everyone.

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