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answered on May 19, 2024

Yes, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b)(2) can apply even if there was no trial, such as in cases of a 12(b)(6) dismissal. Rule 60(b)(2) allows for relief from a final judgment based on newly discovered evidence that could not have been previously discovered with reasonable diligence.... View More

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answered on Jun 3, 2024

Yes, Rule 60(b)(2) can apply even if there was no trial. This rule allows a party to seek relief from a judgment or order based on newly discovered evidence that, with reasonable diligence, could not have been discovered in time to move for a new trial under Rule 59(b).

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answered on May 1, 2024

When a court case involving charges such as Endangering the Welfare of a Minor Child is dismissed and expunged, it doesn't automatically mean that the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) must overturn a substantiated finding of Abandonment & Supervision Neglect. These are two... View More

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answered on May 1, 2024

If you have discovered that your name is on the Child Abuse Registry due to a substantiated case by DCBS (Department for Community Based Services) that you were not previously notified about, it's important to address this issue directly with DCBS. Generally, agencies are required to notify... View More

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answered on Mar 28, 2024

In federal court cases, particularly those involving the Fair Housing Act (FHA), the question of whether you'll have to pay the defendant's attorney fees hinges on the specifics of your case and the court's discretion. Typically, the FHA follows the "American Rule," which... View More

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.

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answered on Oct 13, 2025

When your SSDI appeal reaches the non-medical review stage, it means the Social Security Administration is focusing on the **technical eligibility requirements** rather than your health condition. This review looks at your **work history, earnings record, living situation, and insurance status** to... View More

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answered on Sep 8, 2025

If you pled guilty under the belief that you would receive pre-trial diversion and later discovered that no such agreement was honored, you may have options to challenge the outcome. In Kentucky, when a plea is entered based on misinformation, misrepresentation, or ineffective assistance of... View More

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answered on Aug 29, 2025

A judge does have the authority to reconsider or modify a sentence in certain circumstances, but it usually depends on the rules of the court and whether you act quickly. Since you did not inform the court about your caregiving role before sentencing, you would now need to formally request... View More

Try your local bar association or legal aid society. They can help you find a lawyer.

Investigate other attorneys and consult one you feel comfortable with regarding your current situation.

It is tough to say without thoroughly reviewing the hearing tapes and evidence, but it certainly sounds like you may have gotten the short end of the stick. I would hire a new attorney to review these matters and give you an opinion based on a complete review of your file.

Very doubtful on the MRS release. You can appeal but the likelihood of prevailing is quite low.

You will need to appeal the conviction to the Jentucky Court of Appeals within 30 days of the conviction.

You should be able to expunge your record immediately and remove all the charges once and for all.

Not sure how, where or why your name appears, but you may want to send them a copy of your expungement order requesting they remoe the information.

Depends on whether he’s asking for reconsideration or appeal. Reconsideration will be the same judge. Appeal will be a new three judge panel before the Zcourt of Appeals.

You should consult a civil rights attorney to determine whether you have a claim and at a very minimum, get your DVR back.

It is unlikely but you could certainly file a new motion based on the new evidence you have. An appeal would likely be fruitless bc he will have served out long before it is ever heard.

Yes. He can. There is no statute of limitations on a felony.