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what kind of an attorney would I need? I want to talk to some one in person. We have texts. He will not produce any receipts for the money, we had it taken some where else and had it fixed. Cost $2050.
Call was made anonymously to report my husband and I for neglect of our daughter. No details on the call yet. Social service workers arrived with 2 local deputies. Claim the found small amount of controlled substance in a bag and we both charged with possession. Can a search be done without a... View More 
answered on Jul 20, 2018
They cannot search your home unless they have a warrant or you gave them permission to search your house. Even if the call was hearsay, which it is,, it must be corroborated by other evidence. They can charge both of you with possession even with a small amount.
My daughter is 11 and was assulted by another girl who is 11. And the attackers cousin video it and posted it on socail media. Them 2 plus a friend of theirs won't stop coimng to our house and texting my daughter that they are going to get her and that when school starts they will have other... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2018
Go to the courthouse in your county and file juvenile complaints against all of them.
Because I have no means of transportation and money to travel 60-70 miles to the court.
answered on Jul 16, 2018
If you’ve been served and do not appear, the Court will likely enter a DVO against you.
answered on Jul 14, 2018
Order your criminal record and certificate from KSP. Once received, fill out Expungement forms and pay fees to court(s) where convictions were had. Go to court and ask for expungement. May want to hire attorney to handle to avoid traps and pitfalls.
One statement was made but one real evidence should I get a lawyer
answered on Jul 12, 2018
Yes. You should hire a criminal defense attorney fos your child prior to child making any statement to anyone.
For the last few years, my mentally ill (she is schizo-affective) sister and my aging father have lived with me. My father does not get along well with my sister, but for most of the time we've been together, things have not gotten violent. Recently, my sister was kicked out by my father for... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2018
If she files a complaint against you, either you or your lawyer, or both, will have to appear in court, regardless of the validity of the charge.
They are trying to charge me with neglect. But are they able I know they just passed law considering drug use during pregnancy abuse. But it was after he was born but they have laid my court date over in time for it to pass. They are now offering me dependency an my public defender wants me to... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2018
If the child was born testing positive for marijuana, you are going to have a very difficult time proving the child was not dependent. If the child is being returned to you, you should consider taking the deal
answered on Jul 5, 2018
Call the Court in which the citation was issued and give them your information.
So I heard word today that my uncle has been arrested this morning for shoplift. It seems to be a petty offence and they posted bail set at just $25. BUT, I've been told that only his gf can post bail but she is a serious drug addict and my uncle can't get her to bail him out. Both she... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2018
Anyone 8 years or older can post his bail and get him out of jail
1) I was improperly classified as a contractor, IRS rules state I was actually an employee.
2) He knew his tools were already in my possession and that I used them on his jobs before all this happened.
3) The wages were kept over QC issues and a door that was very slightly damaged.... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2018
You need a local attorney to consult and ossicle file a civil suit against your employer.
answered on Jun 12, 2018
Not if he has pled or been sentenced. If he has not, possibly the charge can be amended or reduced. It is likely an 85% serve.
Social services had recieved a call concerning my 17 year old twins and with them came a state police and a probation or parole officer. I told the police they could not come in and the probation eased their way in anyways. The probation found a small amount of drugs. I was not arrested nor... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2018
If they didn’t have a search warrant and you didn’t give consent to enter and search, then you have an unlawful search and seizure.
I have never been charged with drugs before And I told them that they couldn't search but it was in plain view
My frined was involed in a higspeed chase with law enforcement. She was the passanger and the driver was a friend along with her minor daughter the driver lead police on a chase then jumped from the car leaving the 2 behind. She jumped to the driver seat and stopped the car and jumped out and tryed... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2018
In Kentucky, a spouse may not testify against another spouse unless one spouse is the victim of domestic violence of the other spouse. In the scenario above, your friend cannot be compelled to testify against her husband.
On June 7th, 2017 my husband TBI while being booked in the Henderson County Detention Center in Henderson Ky, by the hands of the jailers. It will be a year on the 7th of this month. How can the stature of limitations be extended? We are unable to find an attorney to handle his case. We need an... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2018
The statute cannot be extended. You absolutely must file suit by June 7, 2018, this year or his rights will be forever lost. Try attorney Mark Smith in Louisville. (502) 562-0075.
answered on Jun 2, 2018
Only if you have been warned to stay off the property previously. That said, dog chasers are not usually trespassers unless they have other motives.
answered on Jun 1, 2018
Depends on where you are. Some counties will let you them and other counties view it is more of a civil matter
My girlfriend was convinced by her attorneys to take a conditional guilty plea to be able to appeal.the appeals court overturned circuit. Then supreme court reversed appeals court. But all of the commonwealth's evidence is based on lies or perjury. And I have proof of atleast 5-7 counts of... View More
answered on May 21, 2018
Yes. CR 60.02 allows a judgment to be challenged based on falsified evidence or other fraud affecting the proceedings.
answered on May 21, 2018
You can be prosecuted for violation of the protection order.
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