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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can two felons get married if one is still on probation/parole in the state of Kentucky?

How can two felons be together if one is on parole/probation still and has been locked up over dating another felon.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 23, 2022

Need Probation and Paroles approval to avoid future violations.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Animal / Dog Law for Kentucky on
Q: Would i be criminally or civily liable for shooting my brothers dog that was attacking our other dog?

I tried everything 2 get them apart. 1 had the other neck & was yelping and choking and acting like it couldn't breathe. They've fought before, but never this bad. I tried to pry his mouth off with a cane, i tried getting a rope over the body and pulling, i tried getting a board... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 23, 2022

Most likely not, no.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: I took an epo out, hes in jail and they charged him with strangulation 1st, CA taking to trial,Can he b released on HIP?

He has a clean record, but strangulation was after he threw a glass and was bloody,, CA says found probable cause, and going to jury, can he bond out onto hip, and do i have to appear for jury? Sense I'm not pressing charges?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 23, 2022

Most domestic violence offenders are not released to HIP. Bond will be up to the judge. The Commonwealth is prosecuting the case so most decisions will be made by the Commonwealth Attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can my 16 year old son be charged for recording a fight?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 22, 2022

No.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Camping/trespassing ticket 5 yrs ago (homeless at the time)

Friend was arrested a year later for FTA, was given a new court date and FTA again, wanting to know if the warrant is still possibly active since statute of limitations for 2nd degree trespass is 5 years.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 19, 2022

You’d have to check with the actual court to be sure, but once a warrant is issued, it remains outstanding until it is resolved, regardless of whether the statute of limitations has run. If the warrant was issued, it will remain outstanding until it is resolved.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If someone invites to their home and tells me the door is unlocked and I get there and come in

And take a credit card and only spend 90 dollars how can they indict me for 2nd deg burglary and fraudulent use of a credit card

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 16, 2022

If you were invited it’s not a burglary but it is a theft and fraudulent use of a credit card. However, those are factual questions for a jury to decide.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is it a felony to use someone credit/debit card under 500 in state of Kentucky
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 16, 2022

No. It is a misdemeanor.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: If a petitioner violates a DVO, what are the consequences?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 14, 2022

None for the Petitioner. The dvo is only against Respondent.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I am on inactive probation and p and p pit a door hanger in my mailbox but I wasn't home for a couple days and missed. W

Missed the appointment but I didn't know I was supposed to be there

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 14, 2022

Call your PO and reschedule immediately.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If you are 19 and your girlfriend was 17 and she sent a unsolicited picture when 17 but now is 18 can you get charged

with anything?!

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 10, 2022

Probably not, but I’d keep that picture under tight security.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If i have been accused theft but the item was recovered (car) with other arrestes made. can i still be seen as a suspec

Its only by word of mouth that i was placed in the car. am i still a suspect?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 7, 2022

Yes. You can be a suspect until the case is concluded or until the police eliminate you as a suspect, whichever happens first.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: How to get a bond reduction in somerset ky when the charges your being held on have been taken care of. No lawyer appoin

Charges have been taken care of that person was arrested for he was not appointment a lawyer or even asked if he needed one. How can I get his bond reduced

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 5, 2022

You will have to hire a lawyer and get the case redocketed for a bond hearing.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I am an author. Trying for a very realistic story. Need help with a legal side of my story.

My work in progress features a 17 year old who meets a man(25) she lies about age. They start dating. School starts and finds out he's her teacher (also her dad is principal). They cut all ties. Events happen, they end up back together. They hide the relationship. She gets pregnant shortly... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 5, 2022

Most likely nothing (maybe an unlawful transaction with a minor charge) if she admits she lied about her age.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: I was wondering what the law in the state of kentucky is against a 15 yr old threatening to beat up my 11 yr old son
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 1, 2022

Same as the law for adults but it will be handled in juvenile court bc the offender is on 15 years old.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: I'm looking to report my father for abuse and drug dealing. I'm unsure what will happen to my mother, sister, or home.

My dad's abusive and I'm leaving for college in a few months. I can rough it at a women's and children's center until then, but my mother and sister won't be able to (require meds, need finanical support, etc). I want to report my father but not if my other family will be more unsafe.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 29, 2022

You can make a confidential report to CPS and let them investigate. Beyond that, you probably should wait until you’re permanently out of the residence.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Do all counties in Kentucky have to honor krs 431.066? And if so how can it be enforced?

Bond was set at $1000. He is unable to come up with the money. Does he get the bail credit of $100 a day spent in custody or can the county say they dont honor that?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 29, 2022

No. Each county can list special circumstances which exempt them from having to honor the bail credit at all.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: If there is no DNA, no audio or video no witnesses to a crime of fleeing and eluding and officers have conflicting

Statements. how can they charge me with the crime. The person whom the police say ran Into woods was described as a black male wearing a gray hoody . I'm white male and i was arrested 2 years later for the charges.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 27, 2022

Hire the best criminal defense attorney you can and see about getting it dismissed.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If I get a epo filed on me and I lose do I get any criminal charges against me or just the epo?!
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 26, 2022

Generally, no criminal charges unless you were charged at the time or if you violate the dvo.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If I get a epo filed against me and get convicted do I just get a epo or is any other charges filed against me?!
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 21, 2022

The EPO is civil and unless you were charged with criminal charges at the time. The epo should be all you face. However, if you violate the epo, the charges will be criminal and you could have to face them as well.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Got an epo put on me and in it they said I threatened to kill her and her parents if I lose and get appointed the epo

will any other charges be placed on me?!

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 16, 2022

They certainly could, especially since the epo is civil rather than criminal. Hire a good defense attorney to handle the epo against you and determine whether you should testify.

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