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Have not received an official subpoena yet but was told I need to be called as a witness. I don't want to go. I havent spoke with anyone about travel arrangements or received paperwork but was left a voicemail today that they still need me as a witness. Can they still subpoena me out of state... View More 
Is it true while on ankle monitor awaiting indictment if they haven’t indicted you in 60 days they have to let you off ankle monitor
My cousin got arrested for wanton endangerment 1st fleeing and evading 1st and reckless driving. They released him on ankle monitor. At first he couldn’t travel only work and home but the judge approved for him to travel out of state today. How much longer would he have to stay on ankle monitor... View More
answered on May 10, 2023
Until the judge releases him from it or when the case is resolved, usually the latter.
I have the evidence to prove I was . wrongfully convinced and imprisoned for a decade and the corruption from prosecutor and my own attorney I have video evidence as well. This was a bar fight, I got attacked my girlfriend at the time was being chocked and punched like a man I tried to help her no... View More
answered on May 8, 2023
Highly unlikely you will be able to do anything after all this time. All of the time limitations have long since expired and there are likely no remedies at law available to you. You might want to contact the Innocence Project or the ACLU just to be sure.
He was charged . They will be talking to lawyers Monday but what's the best way to get him out. sorry charge was criminal abuse 1st degree 12 and under. His bond is strictly set as 100,000$ cash. Right now only cash. No property. His court date is 5/22/2023 n that's the arraignment. Thank... View More
answered on May 7, 2023
The lawyers can make a motion to reduce his bond. Depending on his prior criminal record, if any, you can probably get a reasonable cash or property bond set for his release. Start rounding up the cash and see who has unencumbered real property that can be posted for his bond.
in Change Court through Heather Russell in Hamilton County. I am requesting assistance with two matters, the first being to see if I can get assistance getting off probation in Boone County since. I am completing an intensive two year program, as I mentioned before and I am trying to move forward... View More
answered on May 3, 2023
Highly unlikely you will be released from probation in Kentucky early. Almost never happens absent extraordinary reasons. Hence, early expungement is highly unlikely too. You will need to consult an Ohio attorney as to what can be done on that case.
Custodial interference case was sent to the grand jury in April or May of 2022. The grand jury along with prosecutor met with me, asked questions, and that was the end. We are approaching a year, and the grand jury has yet to return a true bill or no bill.
(Felony custodial interference -... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2023
Highly unlikely that you will be indicted on custodial Interference charges in Kentucky.
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... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2023
No. You do not. No search warrant = no search. Don’t let them search without a warrant.
Court dates are over, no evidence ever found and purgery was committed. Can we do anything about it at this point? I have video cam and our case was not fair and officer was not held accountable. My co defendant pointed it out in court that day and the lawyer would not say anything about it. Can we... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2023
You can report it to the PD Internal Affairs Unit and let them investigate it. Hopefully, the five year time lapse will not deter them from looking into it.
She threatened to kill every thing alive I cared about on her land to prove to me even though she had allowed this for 40 years, that my fish and pond were worthless and I had no claim
5 yrs ago it's extortion and emotional duress what can I do? Thank you
Had my parole transferred to Florida
answered on Apr 22, 2023
Possibly, whereas if you just send someone to pay them, the warrants will likely be recalled.
I was told my son who is 20 has an open investigation on me over his credit brcaose of some utility bills in his name, if he gave permission for saod bills, then that's not illegal correct?
answered on Apr 13, 2023
I don’t understand you’re a fact pattern. It would only be identity theft if someone tries to assume an identity or get a benefit from using another persons identity.
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... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2023
Hire the best criminal defense attorney for your husband that you can find.
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answered on Apr 10, 2023
More information and facts are necessary to give a proper answer, but if you consented to a search of your vehicle without a warrant, you may be on the right track.
answered on Apr 5, 2023
Possibly. You need to get that charge dismissed if at all possible.
answered on Mar 29, 2023
Depends on whether has had probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. He can also take them pursuant to a warrant.
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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 husband was picked up on probation violation. He case was originally assigned to division 1 in circuit Court but without any reason or notification, probation and parole filed the violation in division 2. This is in kentucky. Are they allowed to switch courts like that in the middle of case... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2023
Although it is not normally done, they can do that if the judge has a conflict or necessary reason.
my mother was in jail for no more than 12 hours, i got a call from rent a center asking me for a key to her house to take the items shes paying for. theres no way thats legal and i need to see if theres anything i can do in this situation
answered on Mar 19, 2023
They cannot break into your home and take items. They would need a Court order to forcibly remove items but they can file a lawsuit or request criminal charges if a person is holding their property and payment is past due.
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