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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.
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.
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
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
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answered on Nov 10, 2023
A superseding indictment is a new indictment that replaces an existing indictment. It is typically used to add new charges, remove charges, or correct errors in the original indictment.
In Kentucky, a superseding indictment can be filed at any time before the trial begins. The prosecutor... View More
My friend was at a friends house doing her tattoo police show up for a fugitive she use to date she lets them walk through they see my friend who's giving her a tattoo and then claimed to smell weed she (owner of the house) says she has weed went to go get it they said no detained both of them... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2023
Hire the best criminal defense lawyer for him that you can…asap!
My friend was at a friends house doing her tattoo police show up for a fugitive she use to date she lets them walk through they see my friend who's giving her a tattoo and then claimed to smell weed she (owner of the house) says she has weed went to go get it they said no detained both of then... View More
And 2 years probation, and I went to jail now on a drug possession now for a 2nd time for the same thing, what can I do to not go to prison for this incident
answered on Nov 6, 2023
Hire the best criminal defense attorney you can find and let him work his magic.
Charges are att. murder, strangulation - no injuries to either 2 individuals. Defendant came home early, concerned about pregnant wife bc the Ring camera was turned off and it never was before, and he worried about a break-in. He found his pregnant wife with another man, and after asking the man to... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2023
Yes. Thats a reasonable bond given the severity of the charges.
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answered on Nov 1, 2023
The police can enter a home without a search warrant or consent in a few limited circumstances. One of these circumstances is when the police have probable cause to believe that a domestic violence incident is in progress.
Probable cause means that the police have a reasonable basis to... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2023
There is no correction bc background checks are not official records of the court. The official record will show it was amended.
answered on Oct 31, 2023
No, but you’ll be very sorry if you have a surprise bundle in 9 months.
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