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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Looking for a lawyer to help recover goods stolen by a fulfilment company in Kentucky.

To add to this, the fulfilment company is Ruby Has and they have taken over EasyPost's customers. I'm looking for a lawyer to help with a class action against Ruby Has and possibly EasyPost.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 19, 2020

Take a criminal complaint against them I. The county where they were stolen.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: How long do I have to wait to have a domestic violence charge expunged in Kentucky?
David William Spalding
David William Spalding
answered on May 15, 2020

Depends.

Were you charged in criminal court? Or was this a domestic violence order entered in family court?

If you were charged in criminal court, assuming the charge was not one labeled as a violent crime or an assault 1 or 2, you're looking at 5 years from the date of your...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: In Kentucky, is a DVO considered a charge or conviction? Does it prohibit firearms, for me I am in the military

I am in the military and have an epo against me. The dvo hearing is soon and Im wondering if it is a charge or conviction? Or only if I breach the DVO? Can a dvo be issued and not have firearm provisions? Is there another option so I can keep my job? I have 12 years in and dont want to throw it all... View More

Matt Schalk
Matt Schalk
answered on May 14, 2020

Your questions should be answered by a qualified attorney, over the telephone.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support, Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: I was charged with domestic violence 4yrs ago had a dvo/epo on me which expired last yr did i loose rights to my child

I am always being threatened that i dont have any rights to my child and the mother tells me that i have to do what she says or i will never see my lil girl again the mother has now been involved in a murder case which she was charged with burgurly 2 6 months later she was arrested for meth and a... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 11, 2020

File a motion for the court to set parenting time.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I was in hotel room ex wife and another guy had came in room and stole all my personal property what i should do
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 9, 2020

Call the police and report it.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is it juror misconduct if a member of the jury consistently shook his head and stared down defendant during trial?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 6, 2020

Not necessarily, but the Court might inquire as to the reason for his actions.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Kentucky on
Q: Is this considered self defense?

I was in an incident with another driver. He was swerving all over the road going really slow so I went around him and he quickly came up on my car, I was going around 45 so he had to of been going nearly 65. As he was coming up, he swerved into my lane more than once, I was near the curb. I slowed... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 28, 2020

Potentially it could be self defense. Many more facts are necessary to properly answer that question but if you hire a good. To Minsk defense attorney, I imagine it will work out.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Charged with domestic Restriction from my home on home incarceration She moved out. Still cant go home Why
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 26, 2020

Because there’s a court order prohibiting you from doing so. You need to go back to court and ask that the Home restriction Be removed bc she moved out.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: In the state of Kentucky, in the county of Adair can i personally file a RCr 11.42 or do i need a lawywer?

incarcerated on 3/07/20, held on a $10,000 cash bond arraigned on the 9th and ROR'd. Returned on the 16th unsure if in even had court, they only saw 4 inmates and myself due to the epidemic. The public defendent came out and said that were going for the paliminary hearing that i may hear... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 25, 2020

You can always file your own case or motion.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Small Claims and Animal / Dog Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can I sue for emotional damages or something along those lines? Can I file criminal charges for theft?

My father had me sign a paper which stated that I would be giving him custody of my 3 dogs beginning on 09/18/2019. This was done with the assumption that he would keep all 3 of them temporarily, however, that was never his true intention. On 09/17/2019, a day prior to the paper I signed went into... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 25, 2020

You can sue for the value of the dogs you lost. The “contract” between you and dad is unenforceable, but you can’t get emotional damages from a breach of contract.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: What does risk assement unassigne mean for a prisoner
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 21, 2020

Means they haven’t determined what level of risk a potential prisoner poses.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Probate for Kentucky on
Q: If on supervised probation for misdemeanor can I be released early? Can po make you report during COVID-19 crisis?

I have been on supervised probation for 21 months now (3 mos. left) for a misdemeanor crime. No criminal history before this.

Matt Schalk
Matt Schalk
answered on Apr 21, 2020

Yes and yes.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: What arrest or charges will get you denied for a Kentucky Racing License? I am assuming if you hav a felony.

About a Kentucky racing license. It ask if you have been arrested the last 15 years. It says any arrests which would be misdemeanor or a felony.

I recently had a misdemeanor reckless driving charge in Indiana and about 8 years ago I had a misdemeanor disorderly/resisting arrest which the... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 20, 2020

Any felony. It asks if you were arrested on any charge.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Identity Theft for Kentucky on
Q: What if my Social Security number was used. And I can't get access to my credit report, personal and social media accou?

I've had my accounts hacked into and blocked. Can access my actual credit report from the 3 bureaus, even after paying for the service.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 20, 2020

Contact each. Reddit bureau directly and report the hacking and see how you can lock down your credit file.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: My boyfriend was arrested last night and today his disposition says “released by judge” what does this mean for him

Are the charges dropped or do they continue into court?

Brent Cox
Brent Cox
answered on Apr 16, 2020

Your boyfriend was released on his own recognizance. He still has to shop up for court until the matter is disposed by the court. Good luck.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can a KY 9 year old walk to a store by himself?

My 9 year old walked to a store that i can literally see from my front porch to buy some cheese and bread. A police man stopped him on his way home, picked him up, and brought him the rest of the way. The officer then proceeded to tell me that he is not allowed to do that (even though he walked... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 15, 2020

Depends on how responsible the child is at age 9. Might be a bit young but possibly ok as long as you can see the store and you watch him travel to and from the store.

2 Answers | Asked in Small Claims and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: What can I do I bought a vehicle from my sister I paid her five hundred dollars-bac in December she refused to transfer

Yesterday she came and stole it from while I was asleep what can I do about that

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 15, 2020

If you have proof you paid her like cash or a receipt, you can recover. If you paid her in cash, you’re probably screwed.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law for Kentucky on
Q: Would it be considered a conflict of interest that speaking to the trooper that just gave his testimony

At my preliminary hearing to speak to me when I called in to post 15 & asked to speak to a investigator. He acknowledged who I was talked about the case at hand was rude and basically called me a liar by saying and arguing about a third person in the vehicle, that's why for a short time I... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 15, 2020

No. There is no conflict of interest.

2 Answers | Asked in Copyright and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If I sold nude photos (over 18) to someone, and the photos are under no copyright, are they legally able to sell them?

I did not give consent for selling

Barbara Berschler
Barbara Berschler
answered on Apr 15, 2020

For the most part, copyright exclusive rights attach immediately when you take the photograph. If you took the photo originally and did not take a photo of someone else's photo, then you own the copyright rights in that picture. That does not mean you can distribute the photograph of the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: My husband has a court date April 13 at 1 pm for an arranment on traffic citiations in stanford KY is the court house
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 12, 2020

It won’t happen but you should call the district court clerks office tomorrow morning and confirm just to be safe. They will likely send him a summons letter with a new court date.

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