The police knocked but the elderly resident (65 yr old woman with 0 priors) is in bathroom and takes longer than they like to answer. Hotel staff key door and allow cops in. First question is this legal? They then found (allegedly in plain view) drugs.
Question 2: resident was visiting for... Read more »
answered on Jan 27, 2023
A person does not have a normal expectation of privacy in a hotel room like they would in their own home so the entry in scenario one sounds legitimate. I would contact the police about the missing property. They have more power and resources to investigate and if they end up charging an employee... Read more »
I have had my trial continued 2 times and it's been drawn out for 2 years. I feel like my right to a speedy trial is being ignored.
answered on Jan 1, 2023
180 days if other cases. You have to make a motion for a speedy trial in the case before the time starts to run.
I have had my trial continued 2 times and it's been drawn out for 2 years. I feel like my right to a speedy trial is being ignored.
answered on Jan 1, 2023
The right to speedy trial is within 180 days if you’re being held on another case. If you only have one case and you agree to continuances then you’re right to speedy trial is not invoked. You need to talk to your attorney. On circuit court trials they typically take 1 to 3 years. Covid has not... Read more »
Youngest son been going back and forth court for 2 years on misdemeanor. Trail date was set for 8th this month. Strange same time his older brother was released charged jumped to a felony. My son and the victim still maintain that what he is being accused of did not happen the way they saying.... Read more »
answered on Dec 2, 2022
It’s a little hard to follow your fact pattern but it sounds like you’re saying he was charged with a misdemeanor for two years and then a few days before a trial they moved it up to a felony? That is very rare and sounds strange. It’s possible for them to indict felony charges at any time as... Read more »
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.
I support a lady from my church with driving for her daughter's transfer in KY state. The girl is around 4 years old. The place is at a gas station and close to the police station. The father is always video recording (usually places his cellphone on his shirt pocket with the lens facing... Read more »
I allowed myself to contact you because I wanted to clear out some questions that I had if you don't mind. You seem to be the correct person to ask this.
If, online, someone says : "karma comes, it applies to everyone" or just mentionned the word karma without adding anything... Read more »
answered on May 21, 2023
No. Without more, that statement or word “karma” is not a threat.
answered on May 4, 2023
Depending on the facts and circumstances in your case, failure to follow a 504 plan could be a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Consult an ADA or civil rights attorney to flesh out Exactly where your case falls.
A older person with very little SS income has a home with a mortgage and possibly no equity if sold. She gets married and moves in with spouse. She gets brain cancer and ends up in a nursing home for rehab. Spouse pays 30 days stay to try and get her medicaid eligible in meantime. Lawyer says gotta... Read more »
answered on May 3, 2023
If the home is not in her name, it can possibly be transferred since there is no equity in it. If the hone is in her name, if you can show Medicaid there is no equity, they might possibly start paying. If not, the house will likely have to be sold and the renters will have to buy it at sale.
CPS lied literally lied in court concerning the entire petition. I've never been in trouble before yet they gave temporary custody to my ex whom has been banned for 6 months once from the kids he's Ben in jail alot as to rehab yet I've never been n jail never failed a drug screen but... Read more »
Child has been hit in face, bullied and called racial names by same child at school..Can the child's parents be held liable or the school?
I live in a small town in Kentucky, my ex had trouble with the law quiet a bit but not me…. He moved out an went his own way years ago…. They came with a warrent once an detained me but never found anything or him… an I keep telling them he isn’t hear. They have came non stop for years... Read more »
answered on Apr 25, 2023
No. You do not. No search warrant = no search. Don’t let them search without a warrant.
Just found out that an investigation has been opened and I have been summoned to court over a active chfs case in Kentucky that was alleged against my fiance dropping my son off and my neighbor finding him sleeping behind a dumpster as a neglect and abuse case. However my neighbor, has been adamant... Read more »
1 officer let himself into my home through 2 doors & a flight of stairs! I had called 911 & hung up to scare my husband.
The cop opened my front door & chased my husband down. I stood there in shock. A few minutes later, another officer arrived & told me to put my dog up so... Read more »
answered on Apr 12, 2023
Hire the best criminal defense attorney for your husband that you can find.
My case has been frilious and I've had my constitutional rights violated throughout removal, Evan before. Depndecy, neg.,abuse trail court I was appointed counsel w out my knowledge. Court automatically bias by not giving me the opportunity to hire a private attorney. I was denied to hire... Read more »
answered on Apr 9, 2023
Your situation sounds like virtually all of the other CPS CASES IN Kentucky. Hire a civil rights attorney
9Being a lesbian fem non-bisexual that is being violated in my apt by a neighbor who is a Hermaphrodite that will not stop. Please I need some type of advice because the Hermaphrodite is really harassing me and taunting me.
answered on Apr 6, 2023
Take the sex/sexual orientation out of the equation (which is irrelevant) and you have a harassment case. Go to your local county attorney and take a criminal complaint against the person or persons harassing you.
I live in a high crime area and have been nearly assaulted before! I don't know how else to defend myself since I can't carry a firearm.
answered on Apr 3, 2023
Yes. You can carry all those things but no guns, firearms, or any type weapon that expels a projectile.
I filed an appeal in a KY Circuit Court from an agency. The complaint was received 7 days before deadline and given to the judge. The judge held the document until it was 4 days late then dismissed for being filed 4 days late. The clerk did not file the case on arrival as required by KY law and did... Read more »
answered on Mar 28, 2023
Most likely not. Judge has absolute immunity and the clerk has qualified immunity
Thank you for your time
answered on Mar 22, 2023
No. Not during the diversion period. (Possession of a firearm during diversion can result in him
Being charged as a felon in possession).
My social worker has been apart of 3 of my kids dad's family all 3 of his sisters had the same worker I do.
answered on Mar 20, 2023
Have your lawyer file a motion to remove the social worker for a conflict of interest.
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