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My daughter's father is being sentenced this month. He had a multiple car accident with her in the car. This is his fifth or sixth dui/ovi in multiple states so it's a felony. He pled guilty. What's the minimum and maximum time he can get?
answered on May 11, 2018
You would need to contact a criminal defense attorney in Ohio. In Krntucky, the sentence would be 1-5 years, plus possible enhancement for persistent felony offender.
Case worker has been negligent
answered on May 9, 2018
You can’t prove a negative. You need an aggressive local lawyer to attack the case and the facts. Mose case workers are incompetent and incapable of doing anything else bc if they could, they wouldn’t be case workers. You need an experienced lawyer with a solid working knowledge of the inner... View More 
We are attempting reconciliation, and I feel that she should hold some form of responsibility as she was a willing partner. My lab bills were almost $300 and I see a therapist twice a month at $60 a visit.
answered on May 8, 2018
Unfortunately, no, unless you contracted an STD from your husband from her. While she may be morally responsible, she is not legally responsible unless you suffered an injury.
answered on May 3, 2018
Hearing on contempt for bond violation. Sanction could range from very minimal to removal from diversion. Hire a lawyer in your hometown to see if it can be resolved short of hearing.
We wrote a check on march 9th at a car lot in Ky for a down payment that the manager agreed to hold until we got our tax refund. Their finance department wasnt told to hold the check and it went to the bank over that weekend and was subsequently returned as non sufficient funds, they were supposed... View More
answered on May 1, 2018
The Lexington attorney is correct. If they agreed to hold it ( knowing the funds weren’t there and wouldn’t be there until later), it is a civil matter as you cannot defraud one who accepts a check knowing that the funds are not contemporaneously there.
The age of consent in my state is 16 years old.
answered on Apr 28, 2018
Yes. Any number of ways, most prevalently being Unlawful Transaction With A Minor. I would tread very carefully with this girl until she turns 18. The list of troubles you could have is even to long to enumerate. Be very careful.
Never had a bench warrant served, no arrest made
I was indited on theft by identity. I was picked up on other charge an relesed on it now im indited on this with no sitation no court date nothing just hurd i was indited is that legual an it isnt a sealed inditment
answered on Apr 26, 2018
If you’ve been indicted, you have been charged. They are supposed to notify you or send a letter but many times that fails to happen. Contact your lawyer and have him arrange to appear for arraignment and get a date. Nothing illegal about any of it.
answered on Apr 29, 2018
It is not illegal so long as the pictures were not illegally taken or obtained and the subject of the photos is aware of their existence and/or has authorized them for sale.
Dog is microchipped and I was contacted by a Humane Society in Morristown, TN saying they found my dog. I have reason to believe and evidence proving she was in fact stolen. When she first went missing I had lost posters all over and was never contacted until now, 7 years after the fact.
answered on Apr 23, 2018
No, unless the dog is valued at more than $500. Even then, you would need proof beyond a reasonable doubt as to who stole the dog. I suspect if you had that you would have already prosecuted the thief. Go get your dog and enjoy the reunion. That’s why we chip them.
How can I be held responsible when the evidence clearly shows? I had to look for my truck, eventually a friend called me an told me who had towed my truck an where it was at. It has really put me an my family in a hard spot being our only form of transportation. It eventually lead to me losing my... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2018
Contact the investigating officer, explain your situation, and see if he will release it. He may since you are innocent and pictures of the damage will suffice as evidence. If he won’t release it, hire a lawyer to get it back for you. The judge can order it released to you.
I signed an alford plea in which I agreed to pay $100 a month. Since then I have became unable to work, the judge is aware of this and waived fines and court costs in a later case due to my situation. I had a disability case pending but have ceased to pursue it leaving me with no source of income.
answered on Apr 19, 2018
You can be incarcerated for not making the payments but it is not likely you will be if you are injured and unable to work. I would develop and alternative plan of repayment of restitution however because at some point you will have to still pay the restitution.
Was told I couldn't have a dog 4 2 year when can I have a dog again
answered on Apr 17, 2018
Two years and one day from the Dayy you were sentenced, so some time in 2019
Can a lawyer file a motion for release? He's been incarcerated since 12/14/17 for a parole violation under 250.00. Can a motion be filed for him to be released.
answered on Apr 17, 2018
If it’s a probation violation, a lawyer can file a motion for release. If it is a parole violation, the lawyer cannot file with the courrt as the court has lost jurisdiction and it is up to the parole hearing officer. However, if he has a court date May 11, then it is likely a probation... View More
Have 3 cold checks that were written in 2008. The warrant for them was not signed until Sept 2017. Is that not past the statute of limitations on time to file warrant??
answered on Apr 17, 2018
The statute of limitations on filing a misdemeanor charge (s) is one year.
Someone has information about me you could only get from the discovery and or court documents.
answered on Apr 16, 2018
Criminal history and the documents in those cases are all public record and available to anyone who has the time or inclination to look them up.
Inmate classification said hold other no bond posted and he has 2 warrents in different states one in owensboro one in muhlandburg ky but can he be moved to the other jail
answered on Apr 16, 2018
Yes. He can move within the state. Both Owensboro and Muhlenberg are located in Kentucky. Kentucky is a bond state. This means that although the bond may be really high there has to be a bond set. There should be a bond that is articulable and able to be posted. There could be a typo in the... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2018
You probably will not be charged if you notify them and cooperate in the investigation. However, you are likely to have a very irate roommate if he/she finds out that you are the one who called the police.
I witnessed this happen last fall at a regional tournament, although the guy the ref kicked out was not being offensive to the ref or threatening him. He never cussed him out or anything like that either. He just happened to be the loudest one there. Though this situation has never happened to me... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2018
The ref does not have the authority to eject or remove anyone from the game or stadium and you do not have to leave. However, if school officials ask you to leave the game, you should leave becacuase if you remain you could be arrested and charged with Criminal Trespass.
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