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Someone I used to be friends with in Michigan neglects her dog, whose a mutt. doesn't feed or water him, or take him outside, or interact with him, never been to a vet, but he's a great dog. I'm about to move to Kentucky and think I'm just going to take him with me. He gets no... View More 
answered on Aug 31, 2016
Dogs are personal property in the eyes of the law, so this would be a theft, but the theft you would be committing would actually occur in Michigan, so this is a question that should appear in Michigan criminal law questions.
drugs. All first offences. Been arraigned. First time charges. Never been in court before. We have a child. Will she get out on 15th? What do we think judge will do? What CAN judge do? I'm hoping for court-ordered for her to seek out treatment, which she wants to do anyway. Thanks.
answered on Sep 24, 2016
Those are all serious charges, requiring the assistance of an attorney. There is no way to predict what a judge will do. Every case is different.
After they leave a party drunk and kills someone on the way home. Or even just holding the host liable for anything the minor does after leaving the host home?
answered on Jul 1, 2016
Most states laws would hold a host liable under those circumstances. The family of the dead person should contact a member of the Ky. Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
The initial warrant authorizes the search for "images." In the summery report, the forensic investigator consistently referred to "still images" and "videos" found on the device. In the second warrant, the investigator requested "images and video."... View More
If it's posted to Facebook, where you're not sending it to anyone without their permission, just posted for all to see,
you have permission to send the book,
and use fedex or ups to send the book(not usps)
is it legal?
answered on Nov 9, 2015
This question requires a lot more facts and most likely a lot of research, and if it is important enough to you, you will go have a full discussion with a local criminal defense attorney.
My cousin has falsely accused my mom of assault and harassment. She claimed that my mom attacked her at her home and is harassing her over text and facebook. My mom has done none of these things and wasn't even home when my cousin claimed she was attacked. My cousin made a police report, used... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2015
Your mom needs to get a private criminal defense attorney locally to represent her. She does not have to prove one single fact. The state must prove her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. From what you have written there is plenty of reasonable doubt here.
My cousin has falsely accused my mom of assault and harassment. She claimed that my mom attacked her at her home and is harassing her over text and facebook. My mom has done none of these things and wasn't even home when my cousin claimed she was attacked. My cousin made a police report, used... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2015
Your mom needs to get a private criminal defense attorney locally to represent her. She does not have to prove one single fact. The state must prove her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. From what you have written there is plenty of reasonable doubt here.
Fraudulent use of a credit card under $500.00
Theft by unlawful taking under $500.00
Tampering with physical evidence
Receiving stolen property Over $500.00
I wanted to know what she can expect as a sentence.
answered on Oct 30, 2015
I don't get it. You ask what the charges are and then list pretty close to what the charges are.
answered on Oct 25, 2015
What the victim feels is what you are going on here to negate a crime? Talk to your criminal defense attorney about this.
I called the Ky State police and was told I couldn't have the information unless I was the person with the warrant. Or have been miss informed?
answered on Oct 11, 2015
You could maybe call a bonding company to find out more.
Attorney hires a client that's a witness against me in a criminal case and tell me to hire a new attorney cause it's a conflict of interest but I was the client first
answered on Sep 30, 2015
Your attorney hired a person who happened to be a potential witness against you? What was this person hired to do?
From what you have said, while it may be a conflict of interest to hire the potential witness, your attorney appears to have intentionally created the conflict. Since you... View More
I have been with my husband for 12 years now and his ex wife has been harassing me for that long . She has tried and succeeded in turning my 2 step children against me and her last threat to kill me and my daughter was made just a week ago .. how long do i have to put up with this ? i havent in all... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2015
You can go see a local lawyer to find out if an injunction is possible in your state.
And waiting an arrest warrant can the charges be dropped simply because the person has agreed to repay the money? Mind you that at this point the bank has already returned $10,000 of the money. This would be a daughter stealing from her father with severe dementia. Elder abuse charges were also... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2015
No, no, no. Theft is actionable in criminal court. She needs to get a criminal defense attorney on her side. Before she has someone post more questions on the internet which admit guilt she should seek the advice of a local criminal defense attorney.
answered on Sep 24, 2015
Not enough facts here for a meaningful answer. Basically, you should do an internet search for age of consent in KY. Parents cannot possibly consent to criminal behavior. And what do you mean by "have a relationship?"
The Commonwealth of Kentucky wants me to testify against my husband for a domestic violence charge. I don't want to testify against him. I want to be with him. I didn't press these charges on him. They subpoena to come testify. Do I have to testify or is it my chose not to. Is there... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2015
Yes, you have to testify. It is complicated, but the private criminal defense attorney that he hires will be able to help him.
It was never attempted to serve me with a criminal complaint summons for a misdemeanor from June 2013 until I was served in August 2015. How do I get proof of that to take to court with me?
can that house be used to make the arrested person's bond to get out of jail
answered on Sep 23, 2015
Don't you want to ask this question to a local bonding company?
KRS 527.020
answered on Sep 16, 2015
He needs to get a permit for this, a license to carry concealed weapons. This would fall under the category of "about his person". Do an internet search for carrying a concealed weapon in Kentucky.
answered on Sep 12, 2015
When a crime is committed, the victim, or someone, has to report it to the police. You did not know that?
answered on Sep 2, 2015
What happened? That is the very first question the cops are going to ask. You did not give enough facts. Perhaps you should tell the employer about this.
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