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Q: Please. Someone!!! I been trying to get some one out of jail since Friday he has a bond$500 cash or property I have not

He in pulaski county ky jail

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 21, 2023

Either post the $500 bond or post $1000 property and he will be released with a few hours.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Kentucky on
Q: In Kentucky if you are arrested and placed in handcuffs and took to jail and you weren't read your rights what can you d
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 13, 2023

If you satisfactorily prove that you were not read your Miranda rights, any statement you may have made to police after you were arrested ought to be excluded from evidence at your trial. It does not affect the lawfulness of your arrest or whether you will be found guilty based on other evidence... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: Do I have to be read my Miranda rights before I'm arrested and handcuffed in Kentucky
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answered on Sep 13, 2023

In Kentucky, the reading of Miranda rights is generally associated with custodial interrogations, not the act of being arrested or handcuffed. Law enforcement officers are required to provide Miranda warnings when a person is in custody and subject to questioning. These warnings include the right... View More

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Q: I’m unable to pay my court fines and missed the last court date, what do I do?

I'm seeking guidance and advice regarding a situation I am facing with being unable to pay court fines. Unfortunately, I have already missed the last court date, which was meant to address non-payment of fines. Now I'm uncertain about the necessary steps to take and whom I should contact... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 12, 2023

Redocket the case and ask for more time to pay.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: How to prove wasn't trafficking

Charged with trafficking but wasn't had good amount in more then one bag. No scales pipe and lawyer says gather evidence wasn't trafficking. How?? How do u prove that what evidence???

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Sep 12, 2023

I would not admit to the possession of drugs over the internet. Trafficking usually has to do with large amounts of drugs or buying/selling activity or large sums of cash. If none of those were present and you do not have any prior trafficking charges then they have a weaker case to prove... View More

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Q: Why am I being charged with trafficking and not possession??

I was pulled in parking lot cops came behind me gave me 3 different test they stopped between each one talked and then came back started again. I was arrested for DUI. Then search of car they got ounce of stuff and smoking utensil. Charged with trafficking. I wasn't though. Pointed lawyer said... View More

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Leland Hulbert
answered on Sep 12, 2023

Typically the police charge trafficking and let the prosecutor sort it out later. If you are dealing with ounces rather than grams and there is other evidence (large sums of money, baggies, scales or they witnessed you on selling or transporting) then they often charge trafficking. I recommend... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If you were arrested for drug paraphilia was dismiss with out prejudice 4mo. later you were indicated, arrested all over

Bond was for 5000. Is this legal in Kentucky

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 10, 2023

Yes. It is legal.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is it illegal to expose someone on the internet in a compromising position?

If so is this a felony or misdemeanor?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 9, 2023

More specific facts are needed to answer this question.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I was arrested for shoplifting at walmart for $69.

I was arrested and released on ROR the same night. I go to court Friday. I have no priors. How does court work? How does getting a court appointed lawyer work? What are likely outcomes?

Thanks so much.

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answered on Sep 7, 2023

At the arraignment, you'll learn about the charges against you and have the opportunity to enter a plea. If you can't afford a lawyer, you can request a court-appointed attorney. If eligible, one will be provided to represent you. Following this, your case might proceed to a pre-trial... View More

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Q: How can I get my court date moved back for a couple of weeks
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answered on Sep 7, 2023

To request a change in your court date, you typically need to contact the Court Clerk. You can find their contact information on your court summons or the court's website. Explain your situation and request a continuance, providing a valid reason such as a medical emergency or prior... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Yes I go to final sentence tomorrow how can I get it laid over for a couple of weeks
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 7, 2023

Ask your lawyer to ask the judge for a two week continuance.

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1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander, Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Kentucky on
Q: can a officer call me a meth abuser or tell me im under the influence of meth with no reason in front of a gas station

with no evidence and than he got a k9 and went around my car 3xs and than searched it didn't come up with anything so he took me out of his cop car and done a field sobriety test witch i passed and so he had me go back to my car and wait on him a sec than he came up and told me to get out of... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 24, 2023

Most likely, yes.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: what kind of attorney do I need if I've delt with physical, emotional, and sexual abuse

i am now disabled due to contracting hiv from my ex of 18 yrs

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answered on Aug 31, 2023

If you've experienced physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and are seeking legal assistance, it's important to consult with an attorney who specializes in handling cases related to personal injury and abuse. Specifically, you might want to consider reaching out to a Personal Injury... View More

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Q: If a defendant were to confess in court yet there no evidence was found for that crime, does corpus delicti still apply?

The defendant confesses to doing crime A and crime B; and there was evidence for crime A happening but there was none found for crime B. If the defendant were then to confess to doing crime B in court, would corpus delicti still apply? Really curious about this, thanks in advance.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 29, 2023

No. If he confesses in open court, corpus delecti does not apply.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If you area rat and got asked if you was or not and I say not would my word stand in the court of law
Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Aug 29, 2023

If you give a statement to the police, that statement can be used at trial to contradict your testimony.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: Firearm rights

Can I purchase a firearm after a domestic violence order (DVO) has expired 12 years ago in the state of Kentucky? I do not have any other firearm prohibitions. Can a DVO be expunged from your records?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 21, 2023

Yes you can purchase a firearm. A dvo cannot be expunged from. Your civil record.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Ok my brother is in a criminal case and the small town we live in are trying to drive him up we don't have money but tho

Thought u might could point in a direction of a pro bono layer

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Leland Hulbert
answered on Aug 20, 2023

If people do not have the funds to hire a private attorney, the court will appoint them a public defender. They are pro bono lawyers as they do not have to be paid by clients.

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Q: The police found drugs in my purse but they did not get my purse from me can I be convicted of possession?

The police got my purse from another person I was not there.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 18, 2023

It will be difficult to convict you if they got the

purse from another person and you were not there.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: How can anyone tell me they goin to call the cops on me for a nocontact order if they are not at the house when I arrive

My dad has a no contact order on me but he lives with my granny. My children go over to her house. I have not said

Anything to him in 2 years and have not been inside my grandmothers home in a year because he previously moved out but just moved back in to her home. I had pulled up to her... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 18, 2023

No. You are not guilty but now that you know he’s there, you’ll need to stay away from granny’s.

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