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He has a 100,000 dollar bond and has not been indited yet it has been 62 days since his last court date
answered on Dec 6, 2023
He will have to appear if they ever get around to charging him.
has not been to grand jury yet what should I do to get him released he has never been in trouble before this situation
answered on Dec 6, 2023
Being in jail 67 days does not trigger any automatic release. He has to have been in jail more than 60 days from the day his Case left district court and went to the Commonwealth attorneys office for review. If you believe that is happened, I would hire a private attorney to follow motion... View More 
Here are his charges ..
COMPTICS, 1ST DEGREE, 1ST OFFENSE (>= 2 GMS METHAMPHETAMINE)
OBS TBUT OR DISP SHOPLIFTING $500 OR MORE BUTU/$10,000 *OBS TBUT OR DISP SHOPLIFTING $500 OR MORE BUTU/$10,000
POSS CONT SUB, 1ST DEGREE, 1ST OFF (METHAMPHETAMINE)
*0BS TBUTOR... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2023
Highly unlikely he’s getting out with those charges and a bond violation.
answered on Dec 2, 2023
Depends on his criminal record and severity of current charges.
My husband has been on hip for 2 months now and been reporting to his PO every Wednesday since he been on hip . He went to report the other day and they drug tested him for the first time and he failed the test and they locked him up . His pd put n a motion to see about getting him back out on hip... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2023
No. It means that the judge will look at the motion and then make a decision as to whether you’re staying in jail or getting out of jail.
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
Under Kentucky law, including KRS 61.878(1)(i), there are certain circumstances where a police department may withhold a police report, especially in cases involving an ongoing investigation or where the release of information could compromise the investigation. However, as the parent of a deceased... View More
probation and sentences him to a year to serve. It is past the six-month point for him to file for shock probation on the revocation. Is there an exception for that time limit
answered on Dec 1, 2023
No. Notice he didn’t make the motion within six months of being incarcerated.
In the simpliest way possible can u explain exactly what it means for a person to have "standing" and/or to "not have standing" in Ky in relation to searches & seizures and/or contesting invalid search warrants).
answered on Nov 30, 2023
Standing means a person or persons have the right to challenge certain things, like a traffic stop, search or seizure. Lack of standing means a person or persons does not meet the criteria for them to be able to challenge certain aspects such as a traffic stop, search or seizure.
Law enforcement weighed and took pics of drug evidence weighing 9 grams, but when the lab report came back it said there was 14 grams
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answered on Nov 22, 2023
If there is a discrepancy in the weight of drug evidence between law enforcement and the crime lab, it could have a significant impact on the outcome of a criminal case. In Kentucky, the weight of drug evidence is often used to determine the severity of the crime and the appropriate punishment. For... View More
Prosecutor claims to have video evidence proving guilt. They refused to show the evidence but offered 7 years as opposed to the 10-20 years for alleged crime. They said the offer is only available if defendant doesn't request access to supposed evidence being used against them. If defendant... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2023
The prosecutor can attach that as an offer to his deal for you to plead but he may not lie to you or your lawyer regarding the evidence or contents.
Pulled over for not wearing seat belt and driver of vechile got arrested for driving on D.U.I suspended license the driver told the law they didn't have consent to search and the owner of the car also there at the time told the law they couldn't search they searched anyways found dope in the car
answered on Nov 21, 2023
More facts are needed to answer your question about an illegal search and seizure.
i was arrested in nov 22 and it was ruled upon by ealier this year....after 5000 cash bond was picked up (2 days later) i was rearested w no new charges on indictment warrant for the felony possession but it had already been ruled on. now i have been infront of judge about 10x and still no... View More
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answered on Nov 18, 2023
In your situation, if you were re-arrested for the same charge that had already been ruled upon, it raises concerns about potential double jeopardy, which is prohibited under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Double jeopardy means being tried twice for the same offense after a ruling... View More
in 2009 when i was 18 years old i was convicted of unlawful transaction with a minor and served a few years in prison. released in 2014 and on probation for 5 years following until released in 2019 from probation. still having to register as a sex offender. in july 2023 i was arrested by the local... View More
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answered on Nov 18, 2023
I understand your concern about being arrested twice for the same non-compliance issue with the sex offender registry. This situation appears to raise questions about false imprisonment or wrongful detention. It's essential to seek legal representation immediately to address this matter... View More
I don’t think I would have a warrant out but I have moved houses a few times and recently my husband received a jury summons in the mail and it occurred to me, if they have ever sent a summons to a previous location I wouldn’t know and thus, would have missed it. When I googled the punishment,... View More
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answered on Nov 13, 2023
In Kentucky, you can check for any outstanding warrants against you without directly involving the police, which should alleviate your concerns about immediate arrest. Many counties in Kentucky have online databases where you can search for warrants.
You can start by visiting the website... View More
who has the authority to sign off on an affiants signature sayin they swore under oath the AFFADAVIT FOR THE SEARCH WARRANT? Can a "ASST.CO.ATTORNEY" sign off on it. And the date is a day late on the affadavitthat they signed.
answered on Nov 16, 2023
Whomever is swearing out the complaint or affidavit signs as accident. It can be an assistant county attorney.
I don't know what to do. My car got taken because it was in my husband's name and we separated.
answered on Nov 13, 2023
Got to the courthouse. Ask them to seat aside the warrant and give you a new date.
The search warrant wasn't notarized at all but it wasn't signed until the day after the search warrant was already executed and issued.
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
Based on the details provided, there are good grounds to argue the entire criminal case should be thrown out and evidence suppressed in Kentucky due to an invalid search warrant:
- In order for a search warrant to be valid under Kentucky law, it must be properly signed and sworn to by the... View More
I drove into a multi car accident and another car hit me from behind. I didn’t hit anyone. It was on a very busy interstate, and I felt it was unsafe and no police were on scene yet. I drove to the next exit and assessed the damage, which wasn’t terrible, and called my insurance company. I then... View More
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
Leaving the scene of an accident, even if you did not cause it, can potentially lead to criminal charges and penalties under Kentucky law:
- Kentucky law requires drivers involved in an accident to remain at the scene and provide their contact/insurance information to the other parties... View More
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