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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: i got a ticket (3rd) within 2 yrs in kentucky, this one the sheriff said i was doing 85 in a 55,

i was coming home from missouri from seeing my kids, i was tired and starting to drift off to sleep. i was less than 10 miles from my house, it was 1 AM, just wanted to get home before i did fall asleep at the wheel.

understand it was still dangerous to drive that fast, but ticket states... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 23, 2024

Probably no jail nor license loss. Hire a good lawyer to resolve for you.

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Q: I'm trying to redocket a speeding ticket from 6 months ago and have another one due next week. Could get locked up?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 18, 2024

Depends on whether there is already a warrant on the ticket you’re trying to redocket.

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Q: How do I go about getting a traffic misdemeanor dimissed after a guilty plea due to it affecting my career.

How do I go about getting a traffic misdemeanor dimissed after a guilty plea due to it affecting my career as a lyft. I made a guilty plea a year ago and now the case is redocked

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 18, 2024

You will have to petition the court in which you pled to set it aside and dm it.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: How can I find out about a past court date,I got a message I had a court date on February 27,2024 in Kenton county

I'm not sure what I had court for and wasn't aware or have gotten something mixed up,I was trying to at least see the docket for that day to make sure I was on there

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 2, 2024

Call the Kenton District Clerk and ask or use the public Courtnet to get the details.

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: I need to know what the laws R regarding Towing an impound. Can I use someone with a valiant driver's license to pick up

I have the title. I just need someone else to get the car out of there with a valid license and I have that too. They're saying that. I can't get it out with my license even though i'm the car owner c I found out this morning, My license is suspended, but it says on the kentucky.gov... View More

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answered on Mar 26, 2024

The laws and regulations regarding towing and impound retrieval can vary significantly depending on the location and the specific policies of the towing service. In Kentucky, as mentioned on the official state website, a licensed driver is typically allowed to pick up an impounded vehicle on behalf... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: I was recently pulled over in Lexington, Ky. I was given a ticket for no registration tags and my car insurance lapsed

What can I do? I have fixed my insurance and registration. I am tore up and don’t know what to do.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 26, 2024

Go to court. Show proof on both. Case may be diverted or dismissed.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Traffic Tickets and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: how is it possible kentucky cps can not allow us to contact with my children even on Facebook? I can’t even see pics.

A quick catch-up just from our last court date, we got lied on by CPS to the judge about being there in attendance and when they found out we were there we still wasn’t permitted to talk to the judge. The judge according to CPS stripped our last method for contact with our own children by banning... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 23, 2024

CPS cannot allow or disallow you to do anything. If the Court issued a no contact order, it is the court who intends you to have no contact, not CPS.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: What is going to happen in court for careless driving and more ?

I was pulled over for careless driving , failure to or improper signal, improper passing . In all honesty I was speeding but the officer claimed that I almost collided with multiple vehicles and was in both lanes of traffic which i know i was not and did not get close enough to almost collide with... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 11, 2024

Most likely will be amended and maybe diverted so you don’t lose your license.

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Q: I got a traffic ticket in KY and missed my court date (stupid on my part I know) anyway, I got an FTA and license

Suspended. The judge lifted the FTA today so will my license be reinstated now automatically?

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answered on Feb 1, 2024

In Kentucky, when a Failure to Appear (FTA) is lifted by a judge, it means that the court has recognized and addressed your absence from the scheduled court date. However, the lifting of the FTA itself does not automatically reinstate your driver's license if it has been suspended due to the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Constitutional Law for Kentucky on
Q: IF I WAS STOPPED FOR A SEATBELT THAT I HAD ADJUSTED AT A RED LIGHT DUE TO BEING TWISTED UP CAN IT BE BEAT

DURING THE STOP I TOLD HIM HE COULD NOT SEARCH MY VEHICLE BUT HE DID ANYWAY AND USED EXCESSIVE FORCE HURTING MY SHOULDER WHAT CAN I DO

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answered on Jan 21, 2024

In Kentucky, if you were stopped for a seatbelt violation that you believe was unjustified, you can contest the ticket in court. During the hearing, you can explain the circumstances, such as adjusting your seatbelt at a red light, and present any evidence you have to support your case. It's... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: What is the consequences for passing two buses on schools property?

Boone county Kentucky

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 14, 2023

Most likely traffic school on one and hopefully an amendment or dismissal of the second one.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Traffic Tickets and Appeals / Appellate Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can a hearing trial deal out a harsher punishment after the judge has carry out her judgment?

I once was told that a friend was offered a deal if he was to plead guilty. He would receive no points in his record after he completed his assigned course. But three-days later, was called in for a hearing and was handed out a 90 days suspension on top of that.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 13, 2023

What you describe is two fold. Part of the penalties (criminal) are administered and enforced by the Court. Other half of penalties (admin) are administered and enforced by Drivers Licensing. They are separate and distinct but the don’t give you this information when you are going through it.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: 2 speeding tickets in 2 days, also got me on possession of marijuana & improper display of plates will i lose my license

I was pulled over 2 days in a row and issued citations. The first one (12/7/23) consists of 3 charges. Speeding 10 MPH over the limit, possession of marijuana, and improper display of registration plate. The second ticket (12/8/23) charges are speeding 26+ MPH over the limit and improper display of... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 11, 2023

You should be able to hire an attorney to handle both cases for you without any problem. You should not lose your license.

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Q: I got pulled over for going 26 over the speed limit and my tags were bad what will they do when I go to court ?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 2, 2023

Most likely traffic school if you correct the tags before court.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: Brand new show cause hearing after paying all fines and fees associated with my open cases? No fines or fees on it.

I had 3 open traffic cases I've paid them up in full before my next court date on December 12th 2023. When the court website updated it removed the 3 open cases but now shows a new show cause hearing for Jan 30th 2024. I have not been pulled over or served any papers. Also there are no fees or... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 27, 2023

Something was left undone. Either go to the clerks office and find out what remains to be done or show up on 1/30/24 and simply ask them. You should be able to resolve either way.

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Q: Citation for failure of non owner to maintain required insurance / security, 1st offense. Will I go to jail?

Did not have insurance at the time of citation, but did get insurance the same day. I read I could do up to 90 days in jail!!!

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 21, 2023

No. You will not go to jail.

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Q: Received citation for no insurance in my boyfriends car. This is my first ticket for no insurance. Will I go to jail

It says I could get 90 days in jail! The car was not insured at the time but did get insurance the same day.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 21, 2023

No. No jail time likely on a first offense no insurance.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I got a ticket because proof of insurance, forgot about court and now have bench warrant and suspended license.

I don't know what to do. My car got taken because it was in my husband's name and we separated.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 13, 2023

Got to the courthouse. Ask them to seat aside the warrant and give you a new date.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: Is it lawful for a police officer to call for 2nd K-9 for a sniff test on a traffic stop since the 1rst didn't alert?
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answered on Nov 12, 2023

The legality of a police officer calling for a second K-9 unit during a traffic stop, after the first did not alert, can be a complex issue and depends on several factors. Courts have generally held that a dog sniff during a lawful traffic stop does not violate the Fourth Amendment's... View More

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