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answered on Jan 17, 2024
No. You can be revoked solely based upon the new arrest. Conviction is not necessary.
THIS IS NOT THE FAMOUS MUGSHOT BUT A DIFFERENT PICTURE I GOT FROM A CNN PAGE
answered on Jan 16, 2024
Your reproduction and distribution of this photograph may infringe upon the photographer's intellectual property rights (copyright). It is always best to identify the owner of a photograph or other artistic work and obtain rights clearance or a license (typically granted through contract with... View More 
Was not read any rights and was arrested for tbut misdemeanor. Should I have been arrested if not felony and way under $1000. I cooperated and returned items. Wasn't charged with trespassing for those reasons. Detained 6 hours &asked many times for call to my mother who had my daughter... View More
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
It's important to understand that the legality of an arrest depends on the circumstances of the case and state laws. Being arrested for a misdemeanor, even if the value of the item is under $1000, can still be legal. However, the issue of not being read your Miranda rights is concerning,... View More
My husband had been fighting a theft of identity charge for over a year and on the court date before his final sentencing the lawyer and prosecutor was talking about probation since he hadn't bn in any trouble and he had a job and attended every court date. But the day of his final sentencing... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2024
If the judge previously told him he would shock him after 60 days, most likely he will be shock probated.
Been fighting for over a year when on the last court date before his final sentencing court date he was told by his lawyer and the prosecutor that they would discuss probation for his final sentencing. However, they did not do so they locked him up and the judge gave him 2 years but told him he... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2024
If the judge previously told him he would grant shock probation in 60 days, he will likely be shock probated after 60 days.
If cops show up and im not home are they allowed to still kick the door in ans search the place
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
In the United States, law enforcement generally cannot search your house without a warrant or your consent if you are not present, except under certain specific circumstances. The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. Typically, a search... View More
Charged with Felony theft in 2015 case was bound over to grand jury in district court (Kentucky). To this day, case has not been presented to grand jury for indictment. Charge appears on background check and im certain it has kept me from being hired at more than one job that I applied for and was... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2024
Your concern about the delay in your case is understandable. The right to a speedy trial is a constitutional right, but the interpretation of what constitutes a "speedy" trial can vary based on the circumstances of the case.
In Kentucky, if your case has been bound over to the... View More
What should I do? The person I apparently asked for pics was 9 at the time.
answered on Jan 4, 2024
Don’t respond to it. Don t admit or deny it. Remain silent and unseen and it will all blow over.
answered on Jan 3, 2024
Yes. But if it is used illegally and then recovered, they will trace it back to you.
if I report her
answered on Jan 2, 2024
She could be charged with unlawful transaction with a minor.
My fiance has been locked up for 8 years and got into a fight with another inmate.
What do I do
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answered on Dec 29, 2023
If you rented a U-Haul and your friend, who was supposed to return it, instead stole it, resulting in GTA (Grand Theft Auto) charges against you, it's crucial to take immediate action. First, report the theft to the police and provide them with all relevant details, explaining that your friend... View More
Hypothetically if I changed the dates on the title in hopes of not paying extra fine, fees and taxes for it being late. Since I've been ate up with guilt and want to make it right in hopes of not being prosecuted. In the last year I've been robbed of everything of value, was hit by a semi... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2024
Check with the county clerk of your county and find out what the status of the title is. You may be able to file a corrected or amended application without much problem, although I would refrain from admitting to anyone what you did before you correct it.
My work place is gonna be being searched by an on going investigation of money laundering and prostitution and drugs.
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answered on Dec 28, 2023
When a workplace is subject to an ongoing investigation for various illegal activities, including money laundering, prostitution, and drug-related offenses, law enforcement authorities may conduct searches. During these searches, individuals on unsupervised probation may be asked to provide consent... View More
The ky bail credit statute states that for each day or a portion of a day the inmate shall receive a credit of $100 per day to put towards their bail and upon having satisfied the bail credit requirements the court SHALL release the inmate and "shall" having a legal definition of... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2023
They can deny bail credit if certain circumstances exist and the judge determines the defendant is with a danger to the community or that the defendant is a flight risk. Happens all the time.
She didn't have my social number, or id. How could they just believe her?!
answered on Dec 17, 2023
You need to run your record and see about having everything expunged from it that you can.
Boone county Kentucky
answered on Dec 14, 2023
Most likely traffic school on one and hopefully an amendment or dismissal of the second one.
answered on Dec 13, 2023
As long as he does not have access to the car, you should be fine. If he has access to the car, you should remove the gun (s) to a secure location.
I signed over 2 $1,000 bonds to a lawyer and have receipts for the other $3,000 I paid to an attorney who, without explanation is now prosecuting attorney for the next county and all the sudden not representing me. I showed up to court was appointed a public defender despite my $5,000. This public... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2023
Write the former lawyer an attorney asking for a refund of the unearned portion of the fee. He is obligated to give you an accounting, possibly a refund and a copy of your file if requested.
Criminal summons was for a car accident where my ex had cancelled the insurance policy on me shortly after the wreck so that it didn’t count on her insurance and I would get stuck with everything. I was unaware this had happened and I thought I was covered. I missed the court date to it due to no... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2023
Hire a lawyer to redocket them immediately and recall warrants and you can probably avoid being arrested.
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