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I have a friend in Kentucky who is on probation. This friend was pulled over for excessive tenting and speeding 7 mph over. My friend informed the officers that he is in probation and the officer told him that he was not on probation, they also aggressively asked him to become an informant for... View More 
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answered on Mar 13, 2024
While police officers can report probation violations to the probation officer or the court, they generally do not have the direct authority to revoke someone's probation. That decision is typically made by a judge during a probation revocation hearing. Here are a few key points to consider:... View More
I was placed on life support and this officer beat me within an1/2 of my life.I’m getting a little better but I am just now able to file a complaint and tell my story.in my opinion this officer is not in control of his actions he waited on me at Walmart in hazard ky and his wife started this and... View More
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
I'm truly sorry to hear about the traumatic experience you've been through. It's important to seek immediate assistance and support from local law enforcement agencies and medical professionals. Documenting all the details of the incident, including witness testimonies and any... View More
I left cts Russell in Louisville Kentucky on hip program but have ankle monitor on still
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answered on Feb 28, 2024
It depends on the specifics of your case, but here is some general information that may be helpful:
- Leaving a halfway house without authorization is usually considered escape or absconding supervision. This can result in new criminal charges.
- The fact that you still have the... View More
Can evidence if any be used againt a person if Miranda Rights were not read before seizure of personal property? Law enforcement is trying to use my personal property for someone to obtain evidence in someone else’s legal matters, is this legal and orderly steps to seize property?
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answered on Feb 28, 2024
In general, law enforcement typically needs a warrant to seize personal property, unless certain exceptions apply, such as exigent circumstances or consent. Obtaining a search warrant after the fact, especially weeks later, could raise legal questions about the validity of the search and seizure.... View More
He did not break any rules or disrupt any activity, he and I were told by administration that it hurt the teachers feelings by his statement “ linking up on the down low “ after he witnessed the teacher and a student do a handshake secretively
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answered on Feb 26, 2024
Determining whether your son's civil rights have been violated involves understanding the specific circumstances of the situation and the application of relevant laws and school policies. Generally, students have the right to free speech, but this right can be balanced against the... View More
how would i go about filing criminal charges against ky. dcbs office in such a way as to ensure that any claims made against that dcbs office are actually investigated as they should be and not just ignored or swept under the rug or tried to be turned into anything other than the actual criminal... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
To initiate a process against the Kentucky Department of Community Based Services (DCBS) for alleged criminal violations, including potential civil rights violations under "color of law," you would typically start by documenting all relevant incidents, including dates, times, and... View More
how would i go about filing criminal charges against ky. dcbs office in such a way as to ensure that any claims made against that dcbs office are actually investigated as they should be and not just ignored or swept under the rug or tried to be turned into anything other than the actual criminal... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
To pursue criminal charges against the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS), you should start by gathering any evidence or documentation related to the alleged misconduct. This could include emails, letters, or records of interactions with DCBS officials. Additionally, it's... View More
i told them several times to leave the property and then i said get the f**k off my property, they broke through a secure gate to arrest me on my porch for disorderly conduct was my 1ST and 4TH amendment rights violated
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
It sounds like there may have been a potential violation of your Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures if the police entered your property without a warrant or probable cause. Additionally, if you explicitly instructed them to leave your property multiple times and they... View More
Local sheriff's department kicks in the front door of a friend of mines home while she was not home and her landlord was not present. My friend comes home to find her door kicked in, house ransacked, and a note that said, "sorry we missed you, sheriff's department." Then the... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
If the local sheriff's department kicked in the front door of your friend's home without a warrant and without her being present, it could potentially be a violation of her Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures. Additionally, arresting your friend the next day... View More
This girl is trying to add Hispanic which is my sister's boyfriend who she wants as her boyfriend adding him on a restraining order and he said he didn't want no part of but she said her attorney is handling it so he didn't have to be there she's just writing his name without... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
In cases involving restraining orders, the individual seeking the order can request that certain people be included in the order. However, typically, there needs to be a reasonable basis for including each person. This usually involves demonstrating to the court that the person named poses a threat... View More
He is already on his second marriage past ours. His current wife sent downgrading, belittling text messages at all different hours and times of day night. Not including or limited to 4:02 am, midnight Am/PM, etc. My ex husband did and does yeh same thing. Started really bad October 2022, in May... View More
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answered on Jan 22, 2024
Dealing with ongoing harassment from an ex-spouse is a difficult and distressing situation. It's important to take steps to protect yourself. Since you've already sent a cease and desist letter and the harassment has continued, the next step may be to consider legal action.
In... View More
Having your consciousness uploaded online decoded by algorithms to speech, interfaced to 2 virtual reality stadiums, and one Facebook studio. The general public was able to log in to the one (incases the other) These people wrote there own code like a platform then connected this to me to this is... View More
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answered on Jan 21, 2024
I'm truly sorry to hear about the distressing situation you've described. It sounds like a severe invasion of privacy and potential criminal activity. In such complex and unusual circumstances, it's crucial to take immediate action to protect your rights and well-being.
First... View More
My bond was reduced on the 11th and i boned out Go back to court in morning the 18th last night same cop that arreste me pulled me over and said to me that if i dont sitch on a friend of mine for drug that he would change the chargers i wa arrested for to make it a fenlony what i was arrested for... View More
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answered on Jan 18, 2024
If a police officer threatened to change your charges as a way to coerce you into providing information on someone else, this raises serious legal and ethical concerns. Law enforcement officers must adhere to legal and procedural standards when conducting investigations and making arrests.... View More
If cops show up and im not home are they allowed to still kick the door in ans search the place
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
In the United States, law enforcement generally cannot search your house without a warrant or your consent if you are not present, except under certain specific circumstances. The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. Typically, a search... View More
Charged with Felony theft in 2015 case was bound over to grand jury in district court (Kentucky). To this day, case has not been presented to grand jury for indictment. Charge appears on background check and im certain it has kept me from being hired at more than one job that I applied for and was... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2024
Your concern about the delay in your case is understandable. The right to a speedy trial is a constitutional right, but the interpretation of what constitutes a "speedy" trial can vary based on the circumstances of the case.
In Kentucky, if your case has been bound over to the... View More
I was discharged as a patient from a pain management office after them telling me that a previous pain management specialist I saw administered a steroid shot wrong and I told them in the portal that I spoke to lawyers for advice but no lawsuit/case was created. It was maybe 1-2 months after I was... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2023
You have the right to see your records. Contact the office and find out why there's a glitch in accessing your records through the portal. If it's not in their control, ask them for a contact in the medical records vendor if there is one - some offices outsource their medical records... View More
I was discharged as a patient from a pain management office after them telling me that a previous pain management specialist I saw administered a steroid shot wrong and I told them in the portal that I spoke to lawyers for advice but no lawsuit/case was created. It was maybe 1-2 months after I was... View More
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answered on Dec 27, 2023
In Kentucky, your situation raises questions about patient rights and medical records access. If you were discharged from a pain management office and subsequently lost access to your patient portal, it's important to understand your rights regarding medical records.
Under the Health... View More
I have belongings at my girlfriends house and she wont give the rest of my stuff back. If I ask her to let me get my stuff she'll say I'm harassing her, and thats nowhere near the case. We broke up last weekand she brought much of my stuff outside.
I had new items inside her... View More
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answered on Dec 23, 2023
In Kentucky, retrieving your belongings from an ex-partner's property can be a delicate legal matter. If amicable resolution attempts fail, you have a couple of legal options to consider.
Firstly, you could file a small claims action if the value of your belongings is within the small... View More
I am going through a divorce and the marital home is for sale. When hiring the realtor, I asked that my number not be given to my soon to be ex husband, due to previously changing my number because of harassment by him. I was verbally promised my number would never be shared with him or disclosed... View More
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answered on Dec 9, 2023
In your situation, where your realtor shared your phone number with your ex-husband despite a verbal agreement not to, it could potentially be considered a violation of your privacy. The key issue here is the promise made by the realtor and whether it can be legally enforced.
Verbal... View More
there reason was KRS.61.878(1)(i) is it legal
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
In Kentucky, under KRS 61.878(1)(i), there are circumstances where a police report can be withheld from the public, including from family members. This provision allows for the nondisclosure of records if their release would harm an ongoing investigation or lead to the disclosure of details that... View More
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