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1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: What is the law with a person that has emotional support animal. The person says they was kicked out 3 times but on the

On the 3 time they left and left dog with me. The person says to keep dog until she gets a place. 7 months later I get a text saying give animal back. I assume it would 2 to 3 months for her to find a place. Was staying hotels and above a bar

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 6, 2020

They have abandoned the dog and the dog belongs to you unless you agreed to keep her until she found a place.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: I'm about to have to go to court for my dad's estate when he passed away he didn't have a will besides me as his heir

He also has a wife which is also his heir what legal rights do I have to get what I want from his estate? she has already hired a lawyer and I haven't

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 29, 2020

Wife gets 1/2 of husbands realty and property. If you’re the only other heir, you will receive the other 1/2.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: I have been in jail for 75 days waiting to get indicted is there a new law ?

This new law started this week RCr5.22 and RCr5.23

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 26, 2020

Have your lawyer file a motion for release for failure to indict within 60 days.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: Buying a gun and then moving to another state

I’m currently 18 years old and living in Kentucky. I’ll be moving to Florida some time this summer. In Florida, you have to be 21 to buy a handgun but in Kentucky you only have to be 18. Can I buy a handgun here in Kentucky and still be able to possess and shoot it when I move to Florida and... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 18, 2020

Florida has reciprocity with KY for ccdw licenses, so if you buy a gun in Kentucky and obtain a KY ccdw license, you should be fine in Florida.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI and Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: i cant pay towbill. can i get my personables and tag from the truck

the truck is clean with no liens by the sheriff. i am disabled and cant pay the 500 to get it out.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 8, 2020

Probably. Call the sheriffs office and request access to the vehicle to retrieve your personal property.

1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Business Law, Civil Litigation and Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: I live in the state of Kentucky where I own a business. I have had $1,400 stolen from me by the financial app venmo

Venmo is a popular app that is used to process financial transactions so that people can easily access funds online. Venmos reputation is littered with hundreds upon thousands of complaints about they're misleading policies and theft of funds for no reason. Venmo has stolen $1,400 from me that... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 29, 2020

Contact an attorney immediately and look into filing suit against Venmo.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is it legal for a business to deny calling 911 when me as a customer has been violently threatened in their parking lot

A lady came barreling down the parking lot and i was taken back by it and asked her to watch her speed she then attempts to run me over with her car ... I then proceed back into kroger to ask store manager to call police enforcements and he without hesitation stated that he would not do so

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 8, 2020

Yes. It is legal but you can always call the police directly.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Federal Crimes and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: Idk what to do!??

Me, my brother, his GF & her brother went to get her clothes that one of her ex-friends wouldn't give back. We thought maybe they would be thrown out or something but nothing like what took place. I was driving & carry a pistol on my hip when we get there she knocks on the door &... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 6, 2020

Copy his FB posts and report to the local authorities.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: If two people are making a restitution agreement, can it include a no contact clause?

Person A is paying for a non felony amount for minor vandalism against an ex. The police officer is going to ask for a no contact agreement as well.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 23, 2020

Yes. It can.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: How can a sheriff get fired in ky ? Who do u report it to ? Why hasn't the corrupted county officals done had him fired
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 17, 2020

The County Judge Executive would have to fire him.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: I bought a home through realtor. The sellers sold a piece of land separate. Come to find out my septic field is on it..

The sellers sold land separate, as my loan would not cover the cost of the separate lot too. We had a septic company come to pump tank and its on the other property. The sellers claim they didn't know.. What do I do?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 14, 2019

You will have to sue the sellers for the damages.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Construction Law for Kentucky on
Q: What type of lawyer do I need to sue for a manufacture issue for a mobile home?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 12, 2019

Products Liability.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Kentucky on
Q: I opened a case in Grayson county Ky for a defacto custody and it was put off while an illegal adoption took place.

The adoption got overturned but to this day I have not had mt day in court. I have a right to call m witnesses and present my case and was denied that right. I would like to sue for violation of my constitutional rights.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 9, 2019

You need to hire an attorney to prosecut it for you. Pro sexlitigants rarely win anything.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts and Employment Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can a company piggyback off of a contract?

Can a company piggyback off of a contract you signed with a payroll company even though the companies name was not mentioned in the payroll contract?

++The contract for the payroll company just has one sentence that in general says the contract convers there clients. Nothing is specific,... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 25, 2019

Depends. Substantially more facts are need to answer this questuon.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: Ex agreed To let me take my dog bc he’s moving then got mad about my new bf, changed his mind and is holding her hostage

I’m awaiting a summons and seeking a lawyer. I’m curious what I can do to prove that she’s mine aside from vet bills. I couldn’t have her before because my landlord wouldn’t agree to her being at my house, but upon my ex telling me I could take her, the landlord agreed that she could live... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 16, 2019

Vet records, where she was obtained, any documents pertaining to her that are in your name, are all good proof for you.

1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation, Civil Litigation and Small Claims for Kentucky on
Q: Can company reduce my hours if dr put me on light duty
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 7, 2019

If they can not accommodate you, yes.

Q: am i required to take a drug screen test based on allegations that i smoke weed for a DNA proceeding?

I stoped smoking weed 3 weeks ago. and now CPS has filed a DNA Proceeding for abuse of my 13 year old child. also im my custodt is my 2 and 3 year old

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 6, 2019

You need to hire an attorney for the dna case and then decide what to do about the drug test.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: I brought a stuck of receipts to the the small claims court but the case was dismissed without requesting me any receipt

The judge wrote, "She was unable to meet the burden of proof." The judge said I can appeal. Rule says I cannot produce new evidence. Can I use the receipts I brought there but never had a chance, if I appeal? Also, I was a Plaintiff. Rule says only defendant can appeal. Was the judge joking?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 5, 2019

No. Either side can appeal. You can argue that the receipts should have been introduced in the trial as part of your request for reversal.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts and Lemon Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can I sue a car dealership for breach of contact

I am financing a car and the car I got everything was good when I took it home well the next day I go to get in there are cockroaches in the car and a bed bug well I tell them about it and they had my car 4 different times and every time they said they took care of it there is no more and now there... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 13, 2019

You would need to hire an expert to determine everything g that is wrong with the car and then see if those repairs are covered by your contract to determine where you have a breach or not.

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