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I just received the letter telling me my trial is set for wednesday. And if thats not bad enough monday is a holiday. I have not even been able to speak to my appointed attorney cause wont answer back calls. Im fixing to go in blind! If i can find another attorney tuesday will the judge likely... View More 
answered on Sep 2, 2018
Id hire someone on Tursday to go Wednesday and get a continuance so you can be prepared.
My father in law (who i do not get along with) gave us his laptop cause he never used it. Its been in our home for 6 months and we all use it. A few months back i pawned it for a short loan. My father in law found out and took his purchase receipt to the prosecutor and filed charges. Im now... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2018
If you are unhappy with your lawyer, then you should seek a different lawyer to represent you. You do not have to keep a lawyer with whom you are not happy. Good luck!
The property was given to us to use with no expectation of return. Was in our home for atleast six months and i pawned it with plans to retrieve it of course...but was instead charged..jailed..and now going to trial over a 2 year old lap top that was in my home!
answered on Sep 1, 2018
Yes. They still own that property unless they have expressly given it to you (preferably in writing).
He fell asleep on his car because he ran out of gas in the middle of the night. An officer stopped and pulled him out of his vehicle and noticed some meth on the ground. The officer said it wasn't there before he pulled him out. He did not find it on my son or in his vehicle. They charged him... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2018
Your son needs to hire an attorney ASAP. This sounds very shady. Don't talk to the police. Good luck!
Father and son lives together and son has guns locked up in his room and father has no key to room or access to guns. Can father be charged with guns if so what would charges be?
answered on Aug 31, 2018
Father could be charged with felony in possession of a firearm or handgun. Being in the same house where there are guns is considered constructive possession for purposes of the statute. They need to remove guns from the home or the father needs to move.
He bumped my vehicle with his. I didn't want to press charges but the state picked it up. Do I have to testify if I don't want to?
answered on Aug 30, 2018
In Kentucky, there is a privilege to not not have your spouse testify. You must have been married before the incident in question and still be married the time you would be called to testify. Consult your attorney about all the details to spousal privilege. Good luck.
Can cops get search warrant for your residence 3 county’s away from alleged crime to search for the marijuana?
answered on Aug 31, 2018
Yes. Most judges will find sufficient probable cause to issue that search warrant.
I have never been charged with nor have ever been in trouble in my life. I worked at the prison for almost a year with exceptional job performance appraisals. The morning I was charged, I was working a double shift that day and was in a hurry to make sure I had everything needed. I thought I picked... View More
answered on Aug 27, 2018
Normally most criminal statutes will require intent. You will need to speak with your public defender and advise of all facts. Appears intent will be difficult for the Commonwealth to prove.
Also he stated I made a control buy the week of febuary 5th but didnt say exactly when. Does a officer have to give exact dates of alledged crimes?
answered on Aug 14, 2018
Not for purpose of the search warrant when the date alleged is that close in time. Also, it is not unusual to see the return not made for 30-45 days. Irritating, but not illegal.
He goes to court this Thursday like I said he’s been there two years it’s a motion of discovery has never been filed isn’t that grounds for dismissal and I had to let him out
answered on Aug 14, 2018
If he’s asked for discovery and hasn’t received it, that may be grounds for dismissal. If he’s asked for a speedy trial and hasn’t received one, that could be grounds for dismissal. But the obligations to ask for those things are on him, not the prosecution.
Judge signed warrant on day before she faxed it back what day is it valid?
I was charged with tubt under 10000 and poss of controlled substance , did a drug test have the results and tested negative for everything that day I got arrested never searched or drug tested spent 3 days in jail .. went to more to life counsiling and she evaluated me and negative for that test ..... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2018
A review of your case file would first be necessary to answer your questions.
Went to court house several times over the course of 10-11 days to obtain copy of affadavit /search warrant but clerks office did not have it on file.
answered on Aug 9, 2018
No. Return has to be made to ombudsman but it does not become public for quite some time, if at all.
Crime allegedly occurred in a different county that the defendant resides in so a county judge signed a search warrant for the defendants residence that’s not in her district or county.
answered on Aug 8, 2018
That is an abuse of discretion beyond the scope of her employment. Search should be suppressed.
I've did eight years for a crime I didn't commit, Todd co. Kentucky
answered on Aug 7, 2018
Possibly. Contact the DPA, the ACLU and the Innocence Project and ask them to review your case in light of his indictment.
police officer be able to see this when they run my new license?
answered on Jul 30, 2018
Possibly so, yes. Really depends on the agency and the county and if they are tied in on the NCIC.
$418.00 fine can they put me in jail again get this?
answered on Jul 30, 2018
Depends on whether you were put in jail for the charge itself or for failing to appear. If it was for fta, they can put you in again to collect the Fine if you don’t pay it. Many times they will credit the time you served for the Fine and costs.
answered on Jul 22, 2018
You do not state the drug, quantity, past record or so much more.
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