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I am being accused of using someones EBT card. I got a text from who I thought was my grandmother, of the EBT card number. I bought groceries with it and manually typed it in while looking at my phone. I am on camera doing this. I was unaware it was someone elses card. Now, my case was sent to the... View More 
answered on Jan 16, 2020
Hire a lawyer. Be prepared to repay the $83. You will not likely go to jail. Case will probably be diverted and dismissed if you don’t get in anymore trouble.
I got stopped for speeding 15 mph, and hadn't transferred/register my car I recently bought and no insurance. Since I've obtained both registration and insurance, could both of these charges be dismissed? Thanks
answered on Oct 26, 2019
The registration certainly could be. Unless you had insurance when you were driving the car, most likely they’ll want a plea on no insurance. Inquire about diversion on all charges.
The only thing that links me to the charges is the victims word and that my phone was used in the situation.
answered on Mar 15, 2019
Your phone being used could make a prima facie that you were involved. You need to hire a competent criminal defense attorney to represent you.
Theft by Deception in kentucky is a class D felony which carries 1 to 5 years. Does the "false Impression" add more to a sentence and if so, how much
answered on Mar 3, 2019
No. It is simply one type of Theft By Deception. The penalty remains the same.
I was indited on theft by identity. I was picked up on other charge an relesed on it now im indited on this with no sitation no court date nothing just hurd i was indited is that legual an it isnt a sealed inditment
answered on Apr 26, 2018
If you’ve been indicted, you have been charged. They are supposed to notify you or send a letter but many times that fails to happen. Contact your lawyer and have him arrange to appear for arraignment and get a date. Nothing illegal about any of it.
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