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I got pulled over for speeding when the covid stuff had just started. I failed to pay the fine, and missed court. I tried calling the court house to reschedule my court date, but kept getting recorded operators and never did reschedule. This has probably been close to a year ago now. It happened... View More 
answered on Dec 8, 2022
Hire a louisville attorney to redocket and resolve for you immediately so you don’t get arrested.
answered on Dec 8, 2022
Not likely if she has no prior record. She would likely get diversion, a fine and or probation.
I have been there one time she was supposed to see if I was accepted and for me to call last Friday which I did no answer left a message no call back and I was supposed to see her on the 5th I called on the 5th because I did not have a time with nobody returning my call either this is my first time... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2022
Leave messages. Have proof that have you tried to contact them. Go see them at their office or call their supervisor.
If I write my kids mothers friend , that I miss my kids and I’m taking steps into therapy and taking parenting classes to better myself. Am I violating , the order ?
answered on Dec 3, 2022
You are not violating a no contact order by contacting third parties but if you are contacting them so that they contact your ex that would be a violation.
answered on Nov 29, 2022
Yes, presuming there are no other prohibitions on your right to possess a weapon.
It to first see if it was real second see what they had to say and they apologized and showed they got in therapy I said idk if I can talk to you legally they screenshot google saying I can I research and idk he comes up shows he is not well and os dangerous but then threatens to turn me in make me... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2022
I don’t understand the facts. It’s a confusing scenario. If you violate a DVO and there is clear proof they could turn it into the prosecutors and they could seek charges but not always and even if they do that wouldn’t mean you automatically lose a child
State charge- part of release was to complete long term treatment and then 5 yrs of supervised probation.. Have completed all of it. Just wondering if the reminder of my time will be held over my head if I were to get in any kind of trouble
answered on Nov 29, 2022
No. If you have completed all he terms of your probation snd have been discharged, the 15 yr sentence is satisfied with your completion.
I'm thinking about get a expunction for a misdemeanor domestic violence case to restore my firearms rights the case is 22 years old. Just need to know if i have ever had a DVO.
answered on Nov 23, 2022
Use the public Courtnet system and run your name statewide.
Epo and that under 500 and what I'm askinga bout Is this 2021 I got locked up with my co defndant who is still in jail since feb 2021 I was fighting the case we was being charged with robbery one and I was put on hip I cut the watch off and been on the run almost two years what is gonna... View More
answered on Nov 23, 2022
You are most likely going to jail for felony escape and bail jumping when they catch up with you. You should hire a criminal defense attorney and try to get this resolved before you get picked up.
stolen I told them the truth and filled out a paper of what I stole and signed it. It has been almost 9 months and I have heard nothing back on this nothing has happened yet. Is there going to be any criminal charges happening or did they give me a slap on the wrist?!
answered on Nov 21, 2022
If it is a misdemeanor there is a one year statute of limitations so technically you could be charged but if it has been 9 months the chances are very good you will not be charged.
N/a
answered on Nov 15, 2022
Shock probation can only be granted once the person has been in prison for 30 to 180 days.
answered on Nov 15, 2022
It is highly unlikely there will be a change to a parole board ruling.
answered on Nov 15, 2022
It depends on the Judge and the County. Typically one week to one month.
answered on Nov 11, 2022
You will need to have really a clear picture of your prior felonies and the sentencing dates of those felonies and any expiration of probation or parole. I would contact a experience criminal defense attorney in your jurisdiction
Asking for a friend. Currently on HIP waiting for court. Two co defendants, one is a juvenile.
Just wondering what should be expected or the actual outcomes.
answered on Nov 11, 2022
If convicted of the Assault 1, possibly. If amended , probably not.
Possession of marijuana,drug paraphernalia, controlled substance not in proper container
answered on Nov 11, 2022
Yes If your previous felonies qualify and are within the statutory time requirements.
Can I go to jail of I got epo dvo on my x he is homeless n stays in my house wants to shower eat n lay down can I go to jail for helping him ?
answered on Nov 6, 2022
No, but ex can go to jail for violating the epo as you described.
I went filed epo on my x and went to court on Monday judge said come back in 2 weeks bcos he hasn't been served well he got served. Cops come to my house and he was in bed and got arrested but we haven't been to court yet. Now what I want to know is we worked out things. I don rant to go... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2022
Yes. You will have to go to court and ask the judge to dismiss the epo now.
Gram. I waived the grand jury. Took 3for3 rocket docket. I was granted an O.R bond. After 26 days The jail made me pay the $390. I should have been time served tho right. Can I get the$ back
answered on Nov 5, 2022
Your lawyer can make a motion for the return of the money since you served out.
Got discharged from treatment for having a cellular went back to jail was pregnant but lost the baby
answered on Nov 4, 2022
Depending on the language of the revocation order, she could serve out.
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