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Q: What does this mean

What does it mean when the judge is awaiting an order from the prosecutor?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 22, 2024

Just what it says. The judge apparently asked the prosecutor to prepare an order for the judge to sign and the judge is waiting on that order.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: What’s this mean

He was just put on misdemeanor probation, a motion was filed from victim and attorneys office that he has continued abuse with proof and this came up on the website…

Next MOTION NOT REQUIRING HEARING iS scheduled for 02/14/2024 at 9:01 PM.

Now it’s back to what it said since... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 15, 2024

It is a procedural commentary and it appears as though the 2024 date is remanded and the 2025 date will be the next review. Looks like good news.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: Am I facing jail time? Or will they let me do rehab? Respondent has asked for jail time or rehab.

In KENTUCKY- facing assault fourth degree, public intoxication 1st & 2nd offense, breaking terms of release on an ROR,& criminal mischief. Separate dates of charge but they’re making me go to court at the same time for both. The respondent is my baby daddy ‘& he has asked for... View More

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answered on Feb 7, 2024

In Kentucky, facing charges such as fourth-degree assault, public intoxication, breaking terms of release on an ROR, and criminal mischief presents a serious legal situation that could potentially lead to jail time, depending on the specifics of your case, your criminal history, and the discretion... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: Can someone name people's names on an assault 4 case and to add restraining order for people who wasn't even there

This girl is trying to add Hispanic which is my sister's boyfriend who she wants as her boyfriend adding him on a restraining order and he said he didn't want no part of but she said her attorney is handling it so he didn't have to be there she's just writing his name without... View More

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answered on Jan 30, 2024

In cases involving restraining orders, the individual seeking the order can request that certain people be included in the order. However, typically, there needs to be a reasonable basis for including each person. This usually involves demonstrating to the court that the person named poses a threat... View More

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Q: I have a dvo on my ex boyfriend that a judge granted for 3 years is there anyway to get the dvo dropped?

I had filed the petition in July and a judge granted a 3 year dvo in August after having a 14 day epo

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 27, 2024

You will have to go back to court and ask the judge to dismiss it.

2 Answers | Asked in Communications Law, Constitutional Law, Domestic Violence and Sexual Harassment for Kentucky on
Q: Hey I’m one of the victims from this case is there anyway that I can see this case , how can I go about getting it open

I want to get this case published as me being one of the victims , I’m trying to see how I go about this situation .

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 11, 2023

What case are you trying to see?

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: Missed court for a criminal summons & another court date for assault 4 dom. Can I get them redocketed and avoid arrest

Criminal summons was for a car accident where my ex had cancelled the insurance policy on me shortly after the wreck so that it didn’t count on her insurance and I would get stuck with everything. I was unaware this had happened and I thought I was covered. I missed the court date to it due to no... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 7, 2023

Hire a lawyer to redocket them immediately and recall warrants and you can probably avoid being arrested.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: KY bond rules say bond must be reasonable. Is $100,000 reasonable for Inmate who worked at Wal-Mart, no priors?

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

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 2, 2023

Yes. Thats a reasonable bond given the severity of the charges.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: In Ky can the law enter a home without a search warrant or consent?
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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...
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2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Domestic Violence and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can I request an EOP and keep my child from my ex wife?

My ex wife was arrested for domestic violence against her current husband on Oct 16 2023. I had my daughter at the time and dropped her off the following Saturday and my ex told me nothing about it. When I picked my daughter up this Saturday she finally told me what happened and she was out on... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 29, 2023

Not without getting permission from the court first. Make a motion to limit their contact in the divorce case while the criminal case proceeds.

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Q: I was told that I was allowed to drop the DVO by my lawyer. So I’m confused. I want to work on my marriage with spouse.
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 18, 2023

Only the judge can dismiss or amend the order. You need to file the motion with him or her.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: I got a DVO on my husband. Can I drop DVO? Also can commonwealth of Ky pick it up after I drop it? We want to work on it

I went to court on Monday the 16 and they said my husband couldn’t have contact with daughter for 3 years without supervision. I’ve decided that I want to work it out and us go to marriage counseling I don’t want things to be like this. What happens if commonwealth picks it up what should I... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 18, 2023

No, you cannot drop it. No, the commonwealth will not pick it up. This is a civil action. Your only recourse is to go back to the judge and ask him or her to modify the dvo to grant the relief you seek.

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Q: can a plaintiffs record of being guilty violating KRS 314.091(1)(a), (d), (h), (j), (l) be used as evidence in cases

can it be used as evidence for defendant in civil summons hearing

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 21, 2023

Yes. It can.

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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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: If you didn't do all of the anger management classes assigned by the judge for Epo, would you go to jail?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 31, 2023

Probably not the first time but if not done after several chances, yes.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: I have a domestic violence charge after getting into a fist fight with my brother 15 yrs ago can I get it dropped

Just wanting a gun for recreational/hunting purposes recently acquired an hunting license and permits for hunting and would like to hunt in rifle season

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 29, 2023

Yes. It can be expunged from your record and you can have your rights restored.

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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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.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: my friend informs me that there might be abuse in the house and then proceeds to have me call the police, am I guilty?

I was aware of some emotional abuse and then explained to about past physical abuse, and call the emergency line to report this information and asked for a welfare check, and now I’m told it’s false info and I can be arrested.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 13, 2023

It’s not false info if it happened and you’re not guilty of anything. However, next time you might want to refrain from getting involved because no good deed goes unpunished.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: My dad filed an EPO on me what if he shows up where I am?

My dad filed an EPO against me yet he continually shows up to my sons events knowing that I'm going to be there because it's my son, forcing me to leave because I'm afraid to get arrested. Can I have the EPO dropped?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 13, 2023

Yes. You have to leave. Getting it dropped depends on the facts of the case. You should probably hire a lawyer to represent you at the hearing.

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