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answered on Feb 9, 2018
"...if a defendant has been held to answer, without being indicted, for longer than 60 days from the finding of probable cause pursuant to RCr 3.14(1), the circuit court shall, upon motion, thereupon make an order discharging such defendant from custody; or, if such defendant is free on bail... View More
She spent the money at the casino without my knowledge or permission
answered on Apr 29, 2018
No. The money is marital funds. Judges and prosecutors hate getting involved in marital disagreements unless there is domestic violence involved.
My 20 yr old daughter was pulled over in 12/17 on her way home from a Xmas gathering. She was DD for a group of friends, one of which was 21. The 21 yr old got dropped off, but left 4 unopened beer cans in my daughters car, unknown to her,The officer spotted the alcohol through a hatchback at a... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2018
Do the diversion and volunteer work. You cannot do better than s guaranteed dismissal. She has the right to fight it, but diversionand dismissal is absolutely the way to go to protect a promising medical career.
The CI is on probation for same offense ge is being used for by the police, the CI was selling drugs at the time he was buying drugs for the police. How is this allowable? Arent law enforcement responsible for their CI to have them uphold the law while in the role of a CI?
answered on Apr 18, 2018
If you know who the CI is, subpoena him. If you do not know who the CI is, he can only be compelled to testify if the judge orders the prosecution to reveal his identity.
My girlfriend lives on Fort Knox as a civilian I have passed infractions that were dropped to misdemeanors I have no felonies on my record but Fort Knox is saying that one of them has not been dispositioned in the computers and will not allow me on the army base to visit my girlfriend's home... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2018
Go to the circuit clerks office in the county where the case occurred and ask for a certified copy of the disposition of the case.
I am sure he had a gun on him and he had a witness on his behalf. He told his side and I told mine. The next day he called me in again also with a witness and gun. I am sure he had one because at break I saw him put it back in his car.I don't agree with the write up but felt I had to sign it... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2018
If he didn’t threaten you, point or pull the gun at you, or use force or coercion to get you to sign the writeup, a suit may be difficult to win.
The state police arrested me last year for a drug trafficking charge..I was completely innocent of my charges..i was locked up and confined for almost 6 months because I wouldn't plea for something I had nothing to do with..i stayed in there til the day of my trial..I'm still struggling... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2018
If the case was dismissed against you, you may have anaction for wrongful arrest. Unfortunately, in the current criminal justice system climate, many innocent people make the decision to plead guilty to something they didn’t do just so they can get out of jail because they can’t afford to post... View More
My son recently has started spending a lot of time alone locked in his bedroom. When questioned he claims he is studying or sleeping but I am suspicious. I am considering putting a hidden camera in his room but I don’t want to do anything illegal.
answered on Apr 28, 2018
As the owner of the house, you have the right to monitor activities in your own home. As long as you arevmonitoring him for illegal activities and not anything untoward or prurient, you should be fine. You should avoid watching any naked or sexual activity via camera though or you could be cited... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2018
No. You can depose the officers as to what happened and establish the same facts.
Her ex stabbed her and almost killed her. He was sentenced to 20 years for “criminal attempt murder” and the KOOL website says that he is to serve 85%. Originally he was charged with attempted murder and assault. The assault charge was to be served at 85% and the attempt at 20%. Now that... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2018
Both are crimes of violence and subject to the 85% rule. He will not be getting out early by virtue of these charges.
answered on Apr 28, 2018
You should determine where it went and where it is now. You may possibly have a 1983 civil rights action for a warrantless search and seizure.
How can I get a copy of the application that requested a warrant to be sealed?
answered on Apr 17, 2018
Yes. There is an inventory of items seized that the officer fills out. You should hire an attorney to make a motion seeking to unseal the search warrant and affidavit. At some point, it will likely be unsealed.
For a mock trial in high school class, we represent the teacher who searched the bag and several other random student's bags. We believe there was reasonable cause.
answered on Mar 4, 2018
There is no criminal offense that is strict liability in Kentucky. You have to have known marijuana was on you and in school. I don't think it is enough to say, "yea, its mine. But, I swear I left it at home with my bong and album cover I use to de-stem my stash."
Being... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2018
If the charge against you was dismissed against you, you may be able to bring an action against them. If you pleaded guilty or were convicted, then the conviction would have to be overturned first.
She has them to court twice already what opportunities to hire her own lawyer she does not have one this is the third time so proceedings must go on should she represent herself and plead not guilty?
answered on Mar 4, 2018
She is entitled to a public defender. Often, and I am mean always, there are private attorneys in the courtroom that day. If you had $250-$500 one would gladly help. The case, if like Jefferson County, would spread out over a long period of time waiting for KSP (Kentucky State Police) to finish... View More
Is this criminal neglect & failure to render aid
answered on Apr 28, 2018
Probably not, unless you were responsible for the overdose. The more prudent action , of course, would have to call 911 and wait with the person. But, if you were just being a Good Samaritan, you should be fine.
Container 1st offense,poss of controlled sub1deg 1st of drug unspecified poss of marijuana,drug paraphernalia buy/posses
She just turned 18 never been in trouble with the law she has a 4.0 grade ave. They post a bond 15000 cash. Did a pretrial judge didn't change anything. I know she... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2018
Depending on where you’re located, they’re either sending her a message or intending on keeping her in custody, or both.
answered on Dec 29, 2017
Is this a KY case or a MD case? MD depends on how the case resolves. Can’t speak for KY...
I have fought with the internal turmoil of the sexual abuse I faced as a young child for 12 years. I was 11 when he did it, and there were three incidents of it. My mother didn't know about it, and the only friend I told passed away earlier this year. In light of this #MeToo movement, I have... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2018
You should find the Crimes against Children Unit in the town where it occurred and report both the offenses against you and your fears for the upcoming potential victims. There is no Astaire of limitations on felonies in Kentucky, so you may still be able to prosecute after all this time.
Would being a member of porn sites and posting nudes of someone without their consent be enough to send a registered sex offender back to prison?
answered on Apr 28, 2018
Possibly, depending on the terms if their probation or parole.
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