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My 65 year old husband went to court for a seatbelt violation and was fined by the judge. He simply forgot about it. The police came to our home, entered, then informed us they had a warrant. The local sheriff called my husband a criminal three times, in front of our children, lied to me about... View More 
answered on Aug 28, 2015
The answer is probably. But what you need to do is certainly to get a local private criminal defense attorney, and perhaps make a solid complaint about this with the proper authority.
How do I get my bond back to a property bond so I can get off the ankle bracelot?
answered on Aug 25, 2015
PFO? What does that mean? Look up the statutes on this.
answered on Aug 25, 2015
Generally, a conviction for a misdemeanor will not be an automatic removal of the right to bear arms. But you did not say there was a conviction.
My boyfriend was areested for theft of a controlled substance when the judge let him out on bond he had to have a 5000 surety bond as well as MCR bond AND a ancle monitor/ house arrest is this legal?
answered on Aug 17, 2015
Hire a local criminal defense attorney. The answers to your questions are yes, most likely.
My boyfriend and I got into a fight and I called the police. He's being charged with 2nd degree assault because I said he hit me with a beer bottle. How can I tell the procecuter that I lied without incriminating myself?
Recently, my vehicle was stolen from out in front of my house and of course, the first thing I do is call the police. After a day, they found it across town and had it towed to a local towing company who is now hitting me with a bill for a tow I never technically asked for. Typically, I... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2015
Yes, you still have to pay them or you will not get the car back.
16 year old will be 17 September 1st. The 20 year Olds birthday was April 27th.
answered on Aug 11, 2015
Date? Yes, most likely. Here is the result of a simple internet search: "a person in Kentucky commits third degree rape by engaging in sexual intercourse when the other person is: under the age of 16 and the defendant is 21 years old or older. under the age of 18 and the defendant is 21 years... View More
My boyfriend and a friend at the time got into an altercation which resulted in my boyfriend smashing the guys windsheild. Cops we're called, my boyfriend took off and out of panic I gave the cops lots of information. The next day the guy pressed charges and wrote me down as a witness.... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2015
Yes, they can, but you are merely a witness, not a defendant.
and is it aginst the law for the law to ask any question to my 15 year old with out us there with her and can we marry her in kentucky
answered on Aug 11, 2015
Date? What is your definition of date? Does it include sexual intercourse? If so, perhaps you could get charged with something. If not, then probably not.
answered on Aug 20, 2015
Why isn't your brother asking this question? Basically, he probably needs to get to an attorney to write a demand letter, perhaps informing his ex that she can be civilly prosecuted for theft, conversion, and replevin.
Tried to help a person by loaning some of my tools and now I find out he sold them the very same day. Is this thief by deseption or am I just out of luck
answered on Aug 20, 2015
It is probably a crime, report it to the police. You did not give him permission to sell the items.
answered on Aug 26, 2015
The facts and the opinion of the prosecutor. Did you mean 1st degree burglary, or 1st burglary, it would be a first burglary if the defendant had no prior burglary charges, obviously.
I was shoplifting at walmart was 34.99
answered on Aug 26, 2015
When you are charged with any crime, you need to secure the services of a private criminal defense attorney. These cases are generally handled by perhaps a diversion program. You need to get to a local attorney to find out how they are handled in your area.
Female that stole my checks and wrote bad checks on me how can I get them exposed?
answered on Aug 28, 2015
Thanks or Thinks? It depends upon the facts. You could get charged with petit theft, perhaps.
answered on Aug 31, 2015
It probably cannot be a condition precedent to the release.
answered on Sep 2, 2015
What do the parents say about this? Yes, basically, you must do as your parents say until you reach majority.
answered on Sep 14, 2015
Have you done an internet search on recent changes in Kentucky criminal law? You might start there.
answered on Oct 13, 2015
It is best to get an attorney for any type of criminal charge.
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