There is an hour long video of the full incident. The defense is pushing for a state of mental distress during that time and saying that a mental health condition caused them to behave that way.
There is an hour long video of the full incident. The defense is pushing for a state of mental distress during that time and saying that a mental health condition caused them to behave that way.
answered on Sep 13, 2022
Yes. Typically in these type of cases a competency evaluation is performed and once the results are in there is a competency hearing. Both the prosecution and defense argue their position and the judge ultimately decides the issue.
K9 did not smell anything. All this without probable cause.
answered on Sep 11, 2022
Technically, you probably can sue. But practically, it doesn’t appear you have any damages so the recovery would be minimal if any.
I discovered new graves & headstones AFTER I purchased my farm. There is no reservation of a cemetery or mention of any graves in my Deed. Isn't this a violation of my Constitutional Rights? I don't live on this property and I wasn't aware of any of the burials. Do they have a... Read more »
answered on Aug 31, 2022
No, it’s not a violation of your civil rights. However, if the graves aren’t properly registered, you can probably have the bodies exhumed and moved off your property.
A friend was arrested last week and is still in custody. Court is 8/30, and we need to get a court appointed lawyer, she does not have money to pay for private representation. Can she have access to the arrest report and any other documentation or evidence pertaining to that arrest before going to... Read more »
A friend was arrested last week, is still in custody. Court set for Tuesday, (8/30/2022). She was charged w/traffic violations that she's guilty of, and won't dispute. The other charges are:
1. tampering with physical evidence
2. possession of meth (1st offense)... Read more »
answered on Aug 28, 2022
She can ask for court appointed counsel at her first appearance or arraignment. Then her lawyer can ask for the discovery (evidence) after being appointed.
I was detained in isolation "the hole" without cause, with no contact, phone calls or access to legal representation for 6 days. I was not given so much as a cup to drink water from the filthy sink. I was repeatedly denied the ability to pay the cash bond, despite having ample funds in... Read more »
answered on Aug 18, 2022
Contact your local bar association or legal aid society. They maintain lists of civil rights attorneys in your area who may be able to help you.
The manager has not learned her job in the last year and a half and is now having bible study, her idea, because her baptist preacher asked her. It is in the office during office hours. Only the latest in a whole lot of improper conduct.
The petitioner and I were never in a relationship. In court
he accused me of being the reason he nearly lost custody of his son, and for him being kicked out of his residence claiming I got his girlfriend to kick him out . It wasn't until after the first case that I found out his ex... Read more »
answered on Jul 30, 2022
You can file a complaint for harassment at your local county attorneys office in the county in which you reside.
What are the Kentucky laws regarding release of information (pertaining to health records) to an emancipated minor?
answered on Jul 29, 2022
There is no statute in Kentucky specifying emancipation but if the minor is emancipated, the HIPAA laws applying to adults would then apply to the emancipated minor.
violation of 4th amendment in Kentucky, no reasonable suspicion no warrant and no probable cause, all recorded on home security, and no evidence was found. search was ordered to former chief of police by local City Manager, who for 3 years openly has made his hatred for myself clear verbally, by... Read more »
answered on Jul 28, 2022
You need to consult an employment discrimination lawyer and flush out all the facts involved. This is far too complex factually to properly answer here.
A copy of KYIBRS report was given to the accused while he was incarcerated at W.C.R.J. with all identifying information of each victim including ssn, driver's license #, d.o.b., address, and identifying descriptions. Who do I need to contact about this violation?
answered on Jul 27, 2022
Contact The Commonwealth Attorney who is prosecuting the accused.
we’re in a crisis situation due to our water but we pay for an environmental fee every month that cost more than usage
Statements. how can they charge me with the crime. The person whom the police say ran Into woods was described as a black male wearing a gray hoody . I'm white male and i was arrested 2 years later for the charges.
answered on Jun 27, 2022
Hire the best criminal defense attorney you can and see about getting it dismissed.
Patient in process of getting approved for transplant list. Unfortunately this doctor was only seen one time for current lung conditions not for requirements or aid to get lung and heart transplants. There was many requirements that was not discussed that we were already aware of but fir some... Read more »
answered on Jun 23, 2022
You would have to be able to show that the statement was materially false and that she was actually harmed by the statement before you have any Cole of a claim.
My father is emotionally abusive, my friends and my friends parents have heard and know of my situation and I want to run away but don’t know if I’ll be taken back to him by the police, I turn 17 in June and really don’t want to be here. He doesn’t accept me over the smallest things like... Read more »
answered on May 26, 2022
No. You should not run away. Yes. The police will bring you back. Make a report to CPS and let them investigate.
My parents have 400 acres. My mother left my father, but never divorced him. She has been with multiple other men over the last 7-8 years. My dad passed away last August and she's getting the entire profit off the house, plus the land.. she's getting 800,000 while me and my sister are... Read more »
So basically I’m on felony diversion I slammed the bathroom door open and it accidentally hit my wife and the door cut her head and my roommate got scared and called the police thinking we were in a physical argument I was not there but the police came and asked my wife if she wanted to press... Read more »
answered on Mar 31, 2022
What is your question? You should report everything to your PO immediately.
My landlord messaged me stating that I am responsible for the other tenants dog because I’m the only other tenant that has a dog, that I am responsible to reach out to this tenant and set up a time for us to clean up the entire yard. However, I always clean up after my emotional support dog and I... Read more »
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