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Q: If I shoot somebody and get convicted of aggravated assault and that person dies can they still convict me of murder
Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Mar 14, 2023

Technically yes, but it is not likely. You also wouldn’t be convicted of murder, until they prove it at trial or you take a plea.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: kentucky expunction.

How long does it take to get KSP eligibility certificate back once requested. I hired an attorney and he requested for KSP certificate on 11/28/22. After 2 weeks of trying to get ahold of my attorney I was finally able to reach Mr. Sims. on 3/8/23. He inform me that KSP has not responded yet. Is... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 10, 2023

Current response time is 60-90 days. 3 1/2 month wait is not unusual. Mr. Sims knows what he’s doing. Stick with him.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If I have 24 months supervised federal probation and I violate with 5 months left how much time will i have to do?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 7, 2023

Part or all of the time that was withheld for 24 mo the.

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Q: How can I take care of an active warrant on a closed case?
Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Mar 6, 2023

I would hire an experienced attorney who practices in the county where your warrant is. He or she should be able to help you communicate with the prosecutor, and get the warrant, set aside and reappear before the court.

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Q: Do I have to show up to court for my diversion completion? Or can I choose not to go?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 1, 2023

You don’t have to go but make sure your attorney sees that it is completed.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I got put on diversion last year March 20th. I looked to check to see if I have any court dates come up and it says

I have a court date for diversion on March 20th why would I have to go back to court for my diversion is it completed now and they are dismissing it or what is going on?

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Feb 28, 2023

The court date is likely for the case to be dismissed. You don’t necessarily have to attend, but I would have your attorney attend to make sure that it goes through.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: Can a victim drop domestic assault charges and avoid going to court

I live in Kentucky

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 27, 2023

No. Whether to prosecute or dismiss the charges is solely up to the prosecutor.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If you are not indicted by GJ in 60 days will the jail just let you out

On day 61 will you just be released from jail? Does your lawyer have to do something? They have to let you out on day 61 if no indictment yet?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 18, 2023

Your lawyer will need to file a motion for release on day 61.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Probate for Kentucky on
Q: I'm on parole in Kentucky and I don't feel that the officer's are working to help me I want to go to rehab and contact

Them after I get their due to being afraid they are just gonna lock me up instead of agreeing with going to rehab and allowing me.

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Feb 14, 2023

You need to work with your officer. If you go off the grid they can arrest you. Probation and parole is in charge with supervising you and you have to abide by their rules and their timetable.

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Q: Ive lost my job and have no source of invome im homeless and cant pay my court ordered restitution payments what do i do
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 6, 2023

File a motion to temporarily suspend your restitution payment until you get a new job.

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If my child wants to keep their birth name does their biological parent name come up or adopted on a background check
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 6, 2023

It could, yes, depending on the depth and breadth of the background check.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can I conceal Carry WITHOUT a ccdw and being a non resident of Kentucky. I’m only moving to KY for a period of about 6

Months and my drivers license had my previous Florida address

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 6, 2023

Not unless you have a ccdw license from Florida. Otherwise, you can open carry while in Ky.

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Q: My wife filed an EPO on me after she assaulted me. The EPO doesn’t state her assaulting me. Why is that?

She had a charge expunged from three years ago.

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Feb 5, 2023

An EPO is a one-sided document with a statement taken only from the “victim” in the case. It would just be the words of your wife.

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Q: Hi I just moved to Kentucky and was wondering about the conceal carry laws. My license and address lead back to Florida

I was wondering if I can conceal carry a firearm here in Kentucky without a ccw and as a non resident of Kentucky. Im only going to be living in Kentucky for about 6 months

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 5, 2023

If you have a ccdw license from Florida, Kentucky will give full faith snd credit to it and you can use it here.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If I miss my show cause court date can I still go pay the fine?
Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Feb 2, 2023

You should be able to. Call the clerks office in that county and they will tell you.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Elder Law for Kentucky on
Q: There a person I know had a warrant got on her for driving on low tire in clay Co ky by her husband is this possible

I just like to know if this can be real

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 1, 2023

No. It cannot be real unless there is much more to the story.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Health Care Law for Kentucky on
Q: In Kentucky, if a patient decides to leave AMA (against medical advice) does law enforcement need to be notified?

If that patient has an IV catheter in place when they leave the hospital, does local law enforcement need to be notified?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 30, 2023

Not necessarily. Depends on whether they are a danger to themselves r others.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If your incarcerated and going for sentencing in Paducah Ku. Do they go by the indictment paperwork’s or by the duscover

In Paducah Ky

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 25, 2023

Neither. They go by your plea agreement, criminal history and the sentencing guidelines.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: How do I get a vehicle transferred that I purchased and paid in full when the party refuses to complete the transfer?

I paid in full $6000 over a year ago for the vehicle and still can not get a title in my name. After going to the county clerk where the vehicle was purchased I find out it is not even in the person's name that took my money, he is also an attorney. I have ask the county attorney and the... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 25, 2023

Take a criminal complaint against the seller for failing to register the transfer.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: How long after shock is decided is someone usually released?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 25, 2023

Usually 7-10 days after decision.

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