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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Do you get arrested at a motion hearing to revoke probation?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 23, 2023

Usually not at motion hour, no. Once they set it for a hearing, you could be arrested at the hearing if you are revoked.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Lemon Law for Kentucky on
Q: I have a case that i wss convicted for in 2009 but i had no one ask me one questions about what happen or anything ?

I was convicted for it but i dont understand why? No one ask me anything

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Jan 20, 2023

You can’t be convicted without a trial, or without pleading guilty for a criminal case.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I did drugs in jail two days later I get out and have to report to court monitoring and failed a drug screen

And I have court today

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 19, 2023

What is your question?

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: How likely is shock probation
Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Jan 19, 2023

It depends on a lot of factors. The persons charges, the victims, the prosecutor, the judge and the defendants criminal record.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can you help my son?He's in Harlan County Detention center with no bond charged with running from drug court.
Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Jan 18, 2023

Your best bet is to do your research and find an experienced. Criminal defense attorney that can help your son. I would look for a local attorney or an attorney in the nearest big city.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is it illegal to have hypodermic needles in Perry County Indiana

Drugs

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 16, 2023

No. Not by themselves but it could be if found in conjunction with illegal drugs.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Kentucky on
Q: If I have a warrant In Kentucky can I go to the regional driver’s license office and get an ID card made?
Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Jan 16, 2023

I think you may have already asked this question. The general answer is probably. They do not typically have law enforcement to arrest you at the driver license office.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: If I have a BMV warrant block In Ohio can I get a Kentucky state ID
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 12, 2023

Most likely, yes.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: My 20yr old son got a speeding ticket of 96 in a 45 not long ago. He has court next week but just started a new job

We are more worried about him losing his license. He can make the appearance to court but with his travel to and from work is the concern. Thanks

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Jan 11, 2023

He can hire an Attorney to appear on his behalf so he does not have to miss worl.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Estate Planning for Kentucky on
Q: The house I live in was in my exs name, I signed a document stating house was ours til he dies. Can he kick me out?

He bought the house for Me. I've lived here 6 years alone. He's in a separate house.

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Jan 9, 2023

It depends what the terms are in the document you signed stating you both have ownership in the home or the right to live there.

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2 Answers | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can you use medical cannabis while on supervised probation in kentucky?

I am a disabled veteran on low level supervised probation for a non drug related offense. With Governor Beshear recently enacting an executive order to where individuals can use medical cannabis in Ky, I have been diagnosed by the VA with 2 of the 21 qualifying conditions allowed in the order and... View More

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Jan 6, 2023

No. You can talk to your probation officer about a waiver if medically necessary.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is a hearing required for shock probation? If so how long after filing for shock would the hearing be placed?
Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Jan 5, 2023

Yes. The hearing is within discretion of the court but if the court grants of hearing it should be at or before the 180 days expires

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: can an employee sue a supervisor for getting his car towed from the Hotel workplace, Lexington, KY, Hotel parking lot

the supervisor claimed he received a notice (he cannot produce said claimed notice), from the city telling him the car had to be towed from the hotel parking lot bec. it had a lot of stuff in the car.

in the meantime, said employee is lying in the hospital from a severe stroke, (August,... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 4, 2023

Theoretically, yes, but you could easily spend more money than it might be worth, depending of the $ of damages involved.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: In Kentucky if arrested in one county for another county how long to transport a release

My daughter was arrested in Bourbon county Kentucky on December 21st for a warrant out of Fayette county Kentucky how many days can they hold her before they either transport her or have to release her

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 30, 2022

Indefinitely although it is usually accomplished in 30-60 days. It would also speed things up if she waived extradition.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If a person goes off someones bond can they go back on there bond
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 29, 2022

Yes, if the Court allows it.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I need to get my license renewed but I have a petty warrant for failure to appear, will they check for warrants?

It’s a petty warrant but I just need to go get my license renewed without being arrested at the dmv, I’ll handle the warrants separately

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 27, 2022

No. They will

Not check for warrants.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Kentucky on
Q: How can i get my sealed felony case unsealed to find out the interviewie that sparked the investigation into me
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 26, 2022

Make a motion to unseal in the Court that sealed the record.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: The judge is considering my boyfriend's shock probation what is the chance he will be approved for it?
Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Dec 20, 2022

There are many factors the judges consider including prior record, how serious was the offense, how is the person doing while in custody, There is no way for anyone to tell you over the Internet without more details including what judges it, what county what charges etc.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Kentucky on
Q: I was drugged and given Fear Conditioning by ex roommates without consent because they wanted me to leave their home.

What are the legal ramifications to this? I may have also been illegally bugged by them, since I can hear them constantly talking to me.

Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Dec 12, 2022

You need to contact your local police department and show them proof.

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I was sentenced to do diversion. So I went to the hospital to do the assessment and this was during Covid. The classes

Was done over the internet I had 2 months into doing them. I asked them “who is turn this all into the courts to make sure I’m getting credits” and come to find out they wasn’t Filleted with the courts so now it looks as if I just didn’t go. So now I haven’t done anything in 6 months... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 11, 2022

Hire an attorney immediately and get this straightened out before they remove you from diversion.

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